Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .270 WSM 24" Rifle

The Legendary Winchester Model 70

Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. This Featherweight variant carries that tradition forward with a rifle built for hunters who value both performance and portability.

Precision Engineering

Forged Steel Receiver The receiver begins as a solid block of forged steel, machined to exacting tolerances. The flat bottom profile provides maximum surface area for bedding, which is accomplished using a two-part epoxy applied at both the front and rear of the stock. This dual-point bedding prevents shift and movement during firing, maintaining zero and accuracy shot after shot.

Controlled Round Feed System The Pre-'64 style controlled round feed design features a massive claw extractor that secures approximately one-quarter of the cartridge base. This design provides complete control from magazine to chamber through ejection. Unlike push-feed designs, the CRF system will extract an unfired cartridge even if it hasn't fully entered the chamber—a critical safety feature in the field.

Accuracy and Handling

MOA Trigger System Winchester's MOA trigger represents the most precise three-lever trigger mechanism available. The system delivers crisp, consistent trigger breaks that enhance accuracy without sacrificing reliability.

Free-Floating Barrel The cold hammer-forged, featherweight-profile barrel floats freely in the stock, eliminating contact that can affect accuracy. Button rifling ensures superior accuracy and durability. The recessed target crown protects the muzzle from damage.

Practical Features

• Satin Walnut Stock with classic Featherweight cut checkering and Schnabel forearm
• Pachmayr Decelerator Recoil Pad for comfortable shooting
• Three-Position Safety for secure carry and quick deployment
• Blade-Type Ejector for positive case ejection
• Hinged Floorplate Magazine with 3+1 capacity
• Drilled and Tapped for scope mounting
• Sling Swivel Studs installed

The Bottom Line

The Model 70 Featherweight delivers the accuracy, reliability, and handling characteristics that have made Winchester's Model 70 the choice of serious hunters for nearly a century. In .270 WSM, you have a cartridge that delivers flat trajectory and energy retention at distance, paired with a rifle engineered to make the most of it.