Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 300 WSM 24"

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: An American Classic

Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. The Featherweight variant represents the pinnacle of this legendary lineage—a rifle that combines timeless design with modern precision engineering.

Design and Construction

The Model 70 Featherweight begins with a forged steel receiver machined from a solid block of steel. This receiver features a flat bottom profile that provides greater surface area for bedding, ensuring stability and consistency shot after shot. The receiver is bedded with two-part epoxy at both the front and rear, eliminating the shifting that can occur during firing.

Controlled Round Feed System

At the heart of the Model 70 is the Pre-'64 style Controlled Round Feed (CRF) design. A massive claw extractor grips approximately one-quarter of the cartridge's base, maintaining full control from the moment it leaves the magazine through chamber entry and final ejection. This design also allows you to extract an unfired cartridge even if it hasn't fully chambered—a critical safety feature.

Trigger and Accuracy

The MOA Trigger System represents the finest trigger mechanism ever offered in a bolt-action rifle. With zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel, it delivers the precision demanded by serious hunters and marksmen. Combined with the cold hammer-forged, free-floating featherweight profile barrel and recessed target crown, the Model 70 Featherweight delivers exceptional accuracy at distance.

Stock and Handling

The classic Grade I walnut stock features the iconic Schnabel fore-end and elegant cut checkering with a satin finish. This design has made the Featherweight instantly recognizable for generations. The angled comb provides comfortable cheek weld, while the alloy one-piece bottom metal adds rigidity without unnecessary weight. A premium Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad effectively manages felt recoil.

Specifications

• Caliber: 300 WSM
• Barrel Length: 24 inches
• Capacity: 3 rounds
• Weight: 7 pounds
• Overall Length: 44.25 inches
• Safety: Three-position
• Finish: Polished blued metal with satin walnut

The Featherweight Advantage

Easy to carry, accurate at distance, and utterly reliable, the Model 70 Featherweight remains the ideal choice for deer, varmints, hogs, and antelope hunting. It's a rifle that has earned the trust of generations of serious hunters—and it's ready to earn yours.