The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact in .243 Winchester is a compact bolt-action rifle built for a lighter carry and a shorter fit. It pairs a 20-inch cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel with a satin walnut stock and blued metal finish. The rifle retains Model 70 hallmarks such as controlled round feed, a three-position safety and the M.O.A. trigger system.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .243 Winchester.
- The barrel measures 20 inches and is described as a cold hammer-forged, free-floating featherweight profile.
- The action is a Bolt Action.
- The stock is finished in Satin Walnut with feathered checkering.
- The rifle weight is approximately 6.5 lb.
- The barrel twist is 1:10.
- The safety is a Three-Position design.
- The rifle uses a hinged floorplate with an internal, non-detachable magazine.
- The barrel finish is Brushed Polish Blued and metal surfaces are polished/blued.
- The rifle includes a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad for reduced felt recoil.
The Featherweight Compact carries Model 70 features into a shorter, lighter package that suits smaller-framed shooters, youth, or anyone preferring a compact hunting/field rifle. Its controlled-round-feed bolt, robust forged receiver and adjustable M.O.A. trigger system give a reliable, accurate platform in a refined, traditional-styled package.
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