Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact 6.5 PRC

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact: Legendary Design in a Nimble Package

Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. This Featherweight Compact model brings that legendary heritage to shooters and hunters who value maneuverability and reduced weight without sacrificing the mechanical excellence that defines the Model 70.

Design and Engineering

The Model 70 starts with a forged steel receiver machined from a solid block of steel. The flat bottom profile provides greater surface area for precise bedding, secured with two-part epoxy at the front and rear to eliminate shift during firing.

The Controlled Round Feed Advantage

The classic Controlled Round Feed (CRF) bolt design features a massive claw extractor that secures approximately one-quarter of the cartridge base. This design:

• Maintains full control of the cartridge from magazine to chamber
• Grips the round tightly throughout the firing cycle
• Allows extraction of unfired cartridges even if not fully chambered
• Represents the finest bolt-action feeding system ever devised

Precision and Reliability

M.O.A. Trigger System: The most precise three-lever trigger mechanism available, delivering consistent performance and enhanced accuracy.

Free-Floating Barrel: Button-rifled for superior accuracy and durability, the 20-inch Featherweight profile barrel reduces overall weight while maintaining velocity and precision.

Safety: The famous 3-position safety operates smoothly with your firing hand thumb, lifting the firing pin away from the sear.

Stock and Furniture

The satin-finished walnut stock features classic Featherweight checkering and a Schnabel fore-end for a refined, traditional appearance. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad manages recoil impulse effectively.

The Compact Advantage

This model combines the shorter proportioned stock and barrel of the Compact design with the proven Model 70 action. The result is an ideal rifle for smaller-framed shooters, youth hunters, and anyone who values a packable, lightweight rifle that doesn't compromise on performance or reliability.