"Super" 30-06

[FenrirTheWolfGod]

During a deep cleaning of my 30-06 my uncle and I discovered that there was the Word SUPER stamped on the underside of the barrel right before the front part of the stock, this was a while ago so i dont remember if it said just SUPER or SUPER 30-06. Anyone know what that means?? The rifle is a Winchester 30-06 pre 64 model 70 bolt action.

 

[madhat]

please post pictures.. thanks

 

[Eghad]

I think Super referred the model of the rifle at Winchester. Not the cartridge. It probably had a nicer grade of wood or other features that the standard rifle didn't have.

 

[FenrirTheWolfGod]

i really dont know that i want to tear apart my 06. especially because hunting season is close. once that is over i will though

 

[FenrirTheWolfGod]

and Eghad that's what we think because while reloading shells to factory specs we discovered that the chamber of my rifle is shorter than a standard. (we discovered this when a shell got stuck, it was a big whoops!!! but we got it all fixed)

 

[jmr40]

They offered different rifles. A standard sporter, a Featherweight and a Supergrade. I'm betting you have a supergrade with top of the line wood and metal finishing.

They still offer those same versions today, along with several others.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/category.asp?family=001C

 

[bamaranger]

yeah

My thought too, a Super Grade.

Re a "shorter chamber." What I think you are describing is a headspace measurement.......which can and does vary from riflle to rifle. Unless factory ammo will NOT chamber in your Super Gade, the chamber is not "shorter".......just tight.