Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, .308 Win, 22 in Barrel

Description

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a classic bolt-action sporting rifle presented with a lighter handling profile while retaining the Model 70 action’s controlled-round-feed design. Chambered for .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO and built on a forged steel receiver, this right-hand configuration pairs a 22-inch free-floating barrel with a Grade I satin walnut stock. Key features include the M.O.A. Trigger System, a three-position safety and a hinged floorplate for magazine access. The rifle is finished with polished/blued metal surfaces and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad for shooter comfort.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO.
• Action is a Bolt Action with Pre-’64 style controlled-round feed and claw extractor.
• Barrel measures 22 inches and features a free-floating featherweight profile with a recessed target crown.
• Stock is Grade I satin walnut with featherweight cut checkering and a Schnabel fore-end.
• Metal finish is brushed polish blued / polished.
• Trigger is the M.O.A. Trigger System providing minimal take-up and overtravel.
• Rate of twist is 1:12″.
• Equipped with a three-position safety for controlled handling during loading and unloading.
• Magazine is configured with a hinged floorplate and fixed internal box (non-detachable).
• Drilled and tapped receiver and fitted with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.

The Model 70 Featherweight blends a proven controlled-round-feed action with a lighter, quick-handling profile that suits field use and precision-oriented shooting alike. Its combination of a free-floating 22-inch barrel, refined trigger system and classic walnut furniture makes it a practical choice for shooters who value traditional design and dependable function.