The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact is a compact bolt-action sporting rifle built on the Model 70 short action. This example features a 20-inch cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel and a satin walnut fixed stock with feathered checkering and a shorter length of pull tailored to smaller-framed shooters. It retains classic Model 70 elements such as a three-position safety and the M.O.A. trigger system for predictable operation in the field.
Key Specifications
- The barrel measures 20 inches and uses a cold hammer-forged free-floating profile.
- The overall length is 39.5 inches.
- The rifle weighs approximately 6.5 pounds.
- The action is Bolt Action.
- The stock is a satin walnut fixed stock with feathered checkering and a shorter length of pull for compact carry.
- The metal surfaces have a brushed polish blued finish.
- The barrel twist rate is 1:9.5″.
- The trigger is the M.O.A. Trigger System, adjustable for a crisp break.
- The safety is a Three-Position safety for added control.
- Recoil management is provided by a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
The Model 70 Featherweight Compact combines a shortened, lightweight platform with the traditional Model 70 design features for a rifle that fits smaller shooters without sacrificing the furniture and controls experienced shooters expect. Its compact dimensions and refined finish make it well suited to mountain hunting, youth training, and field use where a lighter, more maneuverable rifle is preferred.
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