Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact .308 Win 20"

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact: A Legend Refined

The Winchester Model 70 has been the standard against which all bolt-action rifles are measured since 1936. This Featherweight Compact model honors that heritage while offering a refined platform specifically designed for shooters who value maneuverability and fit.

Design and Construction

The receiver begins as a solid block of forged steel, machined with a flat bottom profile that provides superior bedding surface area. Two-part epoxy bedding at the front and rear ensures the action remains stable during firing, maintaining zero shot after shot.

Controlled Round Feed System

The Pre-'64 style controlled round feed mechanism 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, and allows extraction of unfired cartridges even if not fully chambered—a significant advantage in the field.

Accuracy and Trigger

The MOA Trigger System represents the most precise three-lever trigger mechanism available, with no take-up creep or overtravel. The 20" cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel features a recessed target crown and button rifling for consistent accuracy and durability.

Compact Profile

With its shorter length of pull and 20" barrel, this rifle is ideal for smaller-framed shooters, youth hunters, or anyone preferring a lightweight mountain rifle. The satin walnut stock features classic featherweight cut checkering and a Schnabel fore-end.

Features

• Forged steel short action receiver with integral recoil lug
• Pre-'64 controlled round feed with claw extractor
• Three-position safety
• Free-floating featherweight profile barrel
• MOA trigger system
• Blade-type ejector
• Polished metal surfaces
• Alloy one-piece bottom metal
• Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad
• 5-round magazine capacity