The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .300 Winchester Short Magnum. This Featherweight example pairs a 24-inch free-floating, cold hammer-forged barrel with a Grade I satin walnut stock featuring feathered checkering and a Schnabel fore-end. The rifle includes Winchester’s M.O.A. trigger system and a three-position safety for controlled handling in field and range use.
Key Specifications
- The rifle is chambered in .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM).
- The barrel measures 24 inches and is described as free-floating and cold hammer-forged.
- The action is a Bolt Action with Pre-’64 style controlled round feed and a claw extractor.
- The metal finish is blued with polished metal surfaces.
- The stock is Grade I satin walnut with feathered checkering and a Schnabel fore-end.
- The reported rate of twist is 1:10.
- The trigger is Winchester’s M.O.A. Trigger System (zero take-up, zero creep, zero overtravel, per manufacturer description).
- The safety is a three-position design located for thumb operation.
- The rifle features a recessed target crown and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
- The configuration includes a hinged floorplate and is not fitted with a detachable magazine per provided data.
The Model 70 Featherweight combines classic handling with modern manufacturing: a forged-steel receiver bedded front and rear for consistent performance, a free-floating barrel for accuracy, and a refined walnut stock for fit and balance. This configuration suits a range of sporting and precision shooting applications where a predictable, well-balanced bolt-action rifle is preferred.
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