Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: The Rifleman's Choice
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight continues the storied legacy of its predecessors, maintaining its status as the quintessential rifleman's rifle. First introduced in 1936, this bolt-action masterpiece has remained a benchmark for excellence and precision among dedicated marksmen worldwide.
Slightly slimmer and lighter than other variants, the Featherweight is crafted to offer superior handling without sacrificing performance. At its core lies the celebrated Pre-'64 style controlled round feeding system with a claw extractor that ensures flawless cycling by securely gripping each cartridge's rim shortly after it leaves the magazine. This design prevents jams caused by double feeding—a critical advantage when reliability is paramount.
Equipped with a three-position safety mechanism, users can safely load or unload with confidence while keeping security engaged in the mid position. The M.O.A. Trigger System stands unmatched in precision, offering zero creep and no overtravel post-firing pin release—delivering an unparalleled shooting experience.
The heart of accuracy lies within its cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel paired with a forged steel receiver featuring an integral recoil lug bedded both front and rear to eliminate any shift in zero during long-range engagements. Such meticulous engineering translates into years of pinpoint accuracy that hunters have come to trust implicitly.
Aesthetically pleasing yet functionally robust, the Grade I walnut stock showcases classic featherweight cut checkering complemented by a Schnabel fore-end and satin finish. Its polished metal surfaces exude elegance while contributing to overall rigidity for improved shot consistency thanks to alloy one-piece bottom metal construction.
- Caliber: Available in various popular calibers including WSM chamberings
- Total Length: A balanced length of just under forty-three inches (42-3/4")
- Weight: Lightweight at only seven pounds for ease of carry on strenuous hunts
- Capacity: Accommodates five rounds ensuring ample firepower when needed most
Features
- barrel - button rifled barrel
- brushed polish steel
- free-floating
- featherweight contour
- recessed target crown
- receiver - forged steel
- brushed polish finish
- integral recoil lug
- drilled and tapped for scope mount
- action - bolt-action
- m.o.a. trigger system
- three-position safety
- controlled round feed w/ claw extractor
- walnut stock w/ satin finish, cut checkering, schnabel fore-end
- pachmayr decelerator recoil pad
- sling swivel studs
- pachmayr decelerator pad
- 3-position safety
- forged steel receiver
- pre-'64 controlled round feeding