Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.5 PRC 24"
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Classic bolt-action hunting rifle with satin walnut stock, free-floating barrel, and controlled round feed. Lightweight Featherweight profile with Schnabel fore-end and Pachmayr recoil pad.
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: A Hunting Legend
Since 1936, the Winchester Model 70 has set the standard by which all other bolt-action rifles are measured. This Featherweight model carries that legacy forward with a refined package designed for the serious hunter who values both tradition and performance.
Design & Engineering
The Model 70 begins with a forged steel receiver machined from a solid block of steel. The flat bottom profile provides greater surface area for bedding, and the rifle is secured with two-part epoxy at the front and rear to eliminate shift during firing.
The Controlled Round Feed Advantage
The hallmark of the Model 70 is its Controlled Round Feed (CRF) system. A massive claw extractor smoothly engages approximately one-quarter of the cartridge base, maintaining full control from magazine to chamber through ejection. This design also allows extraction of unfired cartridges that haven't fully chambered—a practical advantage in the field.
Trigger & Safety
- M.O.A. Trigger System: The most precise three-lever trigger mechanism available, delivering enhanced accuracy and reliability
- 3-Position Safety: Conveniently operated with your firing hand thumb, lifting the firing pin away from the sear
- Blade-Type Ejector: Provides positive control when ejecting fired cases
Barrel & Accuracy
The free-floating Featherweight profile barrel is button-rifled to ensure superior accuracy and durability. This design minimizes vibration and delivers consistent shot placement.
Stock & Handling
The classic walnut stock features satin finish with traditional Featherweight checkering and a Schnabel fore-end for balanced handling. The Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad reduces felt recoil and improves comfort during extended shooting sessions.
Specifications
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Barrel Length: 24 inches
- Magazine Capacity: 3+1
- Finish: Brushed polish blued
- Stock: Satin walnut
- Orientation: Right-hand
- Sights: None (drilled and tapped for scope mounting)
The Model 70 Featherweight remains the choice of hunters who demand reliability, accuracy, and the proven performance that comes from nearly nine decades of refinement.
Features
- satin finish walnut stock with classic featherweight cut checkering and schnabel fore-end create the iconic featherweight look.
- alloy one-piece bottom metal adds rigidity for better accuracy.
- forged steel receiver with integral recoil lug is bedded front and rear to eliminate shifts in zero for exceptional long-range accuracy.
- pre-’64 style controlled round feed with claw extractor fully controls cartridge from magazine, to chamber, to ejection.
- cold hammer-forged free-floating featherweight profile barrel for years of pinpoint accuracy.
- pachmayr decelerator pad
