Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact 6.8 Western

The Winchester Model 70: A Rifle Built on Tradition

Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. This Featherweight Compact model carries forward that legacy with a shorter barrel and stock designed for hunters who value maneuverability without sacrificing the rifle's legendary reliability and accuracy.

Key Features

Action & Safety

• Forged steel receiver machined from a solid block for maximum strength
• Famous 3-position safety operated conveniently with your firing hand thumb
• Lifts the firing pin away from the sear for positive mechanical safety

Controlled Round Feed System

• Massive claw extractor secures approximately one-quarter of the cartridge base
• Maintains full control of the round from magazine to chamber to ejection
• Allows extraction of unfired cartridges even if not fully chambered
• Classic Pre-'64 design proven over decades of field use

Accuracy & Reliability

• Free-floating button-rifled barrel ensures superior accuracy and durability
• M.O.A. Trigger System: the most precise three-lever trigger mechanism available
• Two-part epoxy bedding at front and rear prevents shift during firing
• Flat receiver bottom profile provides greater surface area for bedding stability
• Blade-type ejector gives you full control when clearing fired cases

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.8 Western
• Barrel Length: 20 inches
• Stock: Satin walnut with feather checkering
• Finish: Brushed polished blued
• Orientation: Right-hand
• Magazine Capacity: 3+1 rounds

The Featherweight Compact is ideal for hunters navigating thick cover or those who prefer a lighter, more nimble rifle without compromising the Model 70's legendary accuracy and dependability.