Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 243 Win 22" Rifle

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: An Icon Refined

Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. The Featherweight variant carries this legacy forward with a rifle that is both lighter and more nimble than its heavier cousins, yet loses nothing in reliability or accuracy.

Precision Engineering

The foundation of this rifle is a forged steel receiver machined from a solid block of steel. This receiver features a flat bottom profile that provides superior surface area for bedding. Two-part epoxy bedding at the front and rear keeps the action stable and prevents zero shift during firing.

Controlled Round Feed Excellence

The Pre-'64 style controlled round feed system employs a massive claw extractor that secures approximately one-quarter of the cartridge base. This design maintains full control of the cartridge from the moment it leaves the magazine through chamber entry and final ejection. Even unfired cartridges can be extracted cleanly if not fully chambered—a feature that speaks to the design's inherent reliability.

Trigger and Accuracy

The MOA Trigger System represents the finest three-lever trigger mechanism available in a bolt-action rifle. It delivers zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel—the hallmark of a truly refined trigger. Combined with the cold hammer-forged, free-floating featherweight profile barrel and recessed target crown, this rifle delivers the accuracy serious hunters demand.

Classic Aesthetics

The Grade I walnut stock features the iconic Schnabel fore-end and elegant cut checkering with a satin finish. Polished metal surfaces add visual appeal without sacrificing function. The alloy one-piece bottom metal adds rigidity while contributing to the rifle's light weight.

Specifications

• Caliber: 243 Winchester
• Barrel Length: 22 inches
• Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
• Overall Length: 42.25 inches
• Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
• Safety: Three-position
• Recoil Pad: Pachmayr Decelerator

The Featherweight Tradition

Generations of hunters have chosen the Model 70 Featherweight for deer, varmints, hogs, and antelope. Its combination of light weight, quick handling, and proven accuracy makes it the ideal all-around hunting rifle. Easy to carry, utterly reliable, and capable of delivering precision shots when it matters most.