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Winchester Guns Model 70 Wgun 535203299 M70 Super Grd 6.8wst 24 Wal$1,517.63
Availability: In Stock
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact is built for hunters and shooters who prioritize portability without sacrificing the legendary accuracy Winchester is known for. Chambered in 6.8 Western and featuring a 20-inch free-floating Featherweight profile barrel, this compact rifle delivers the handling characteristics serious hunters demand in demanding terrain. The shorter length of pull and reduced overall dimensions make it an ideal choice for smaller-framed shooters or anyone who values a truly packable rifle for backcountry hunts or long days in the field.
Winchester engineered this rifle around their Pre-'64 controlled round feed system with a claw extractor—a mechanical advantage that fully commands the cartridge from magazine through chamber to ejection, ensuring reliable feeding and extraction in the moments that matter most. The forged steel short action receiver is bedded front and rear with an integral recoil lug, eliminating zero shift and delivering the kind of accuracy expected from a Model 70. The recessed target crown protects the rifling and contributes to consistent shot placement, whether you're zeroing at the range or making a critical harvest shot.
Aesthetics and ergonomics work together here: a satin-finished walnut stock with classic Featherweight checkering and Schnabel fore-end give the rifle traditional appeal, while polished metal surfaces add visual refinement. The M.O.A. trigger system offers zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel—clean, predictable breaks that reward good trigger technique. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad manages recoil impulse, and the three-position safety keeps your shooting status immediately clear. This is a rifle built for serious hunters who refuse to compromise on accuracy, handling, or heritage.
| Brand | Winchester |
| Model | Model 70 Featherweight Compact |
| Caliber | 6.8 Western |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Featherweight (free-floating) |
| Action Type | Forged steel short action, controlled round feed |
| Stock | Satin finish walnut with Featherweight checkering and Schnabel fore-end |
| Safety | Three-position |
| Trigger | M.O.A. system (zero take-up, zero creep, zero overtravel) |
| Extractor | Claw extractor |
| Ejector | Blade-type |
| Recoil Pad | Pachmayr Decelerator |
Yes. The Model 70 Featherweight Compact is purpose-built for hunting, particularly for situations where portability and quick handling are priorities. The controlled round feed system, accurate barrel, and M.O.A. trigger make it reliable in the field, while the compact dimensions and lighter weight reduce fatigue on long hunts.
The Featherweight Compact features a shorter length of pull and reduced overall dimensions compared to standard Model 70 configurations, making it ideal for smaller-framed shooters or hunters who prioritize packability. The 20-inch Featherweight profile barrel also contributes to reduced weight while maintaining accuracy.
This Model 70 is chambered in 6.8 Western.
The facts provided do not specify what accessories or ammunition are included with the rifle. Contact us for details on what ships with this model.
SKU: 120915681 • Width: 9.5in • Height: 3.5in • Depth: 50.2in • Weight: 9.87oz
Availability: In Stock
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact is built for hunters and shooters who prioritize portability without sacrificing the legendary accuracy Winchester is known for. Chambered in 6.8 Western and featuring a 20-inch free-floating Featherweight profile barrel, this compact rifle delivers the handling characteristics serious hunters demand in demanding terrain. The shorter length of pull and reduced overall dimensions make it an ideal choice for smaller-framed shooters or anyone who values a truly packable rifle for backcountry hunts or long days in the field.
Winchester engineered this rifle around their Pre-'64 controlled round feed system with a claw extractor—a mechanical advantage that fully commands the cartridge from magazine through chamber to ejection, ensuring reliable feeding and extraction in the moments that matter most. The forged steel short action receiver is bedded front and rear with an integral recoil lug, eliminating zero shift and delivering the kind of accuracy expected from a Model 70. The recessed target crown protects the rifling and contributes to consistent shot placement, whether you're zeroing at the range or making a critical harvest shot.
Aesthetics and ergonomics work together here: a satin-finished walnut stock with classic Featherweight checkering and Schnabel fore-end give the rifle traditional appeal, while polished metal surfaces add visual refinement. The M.O.A. trigger system offers zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel—clean, predictable breaks that reward good trigger technique. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad manages recoil impulse, and the three-position safety keeps your shooting status immediately clear. This is a rifle built for serious hunters who refuse to compromise on accuracy, handling, or heritage.
| Brand | Winchester |
| Model | Model 70 Featherweight Compact |
| Caliber | 6.8 Western |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Featherweight (free-floating) |
| Action Type | Forged steel short action, controlled round feed |
| Stock | Satin finish walnut with Featherweight checkering and Schnabel fore-end |
| Safety | Three-position |
| Trigger | M.O.A. system (zero take-up, zero creep, zero overtravel) |
| Extractor | Claw extractor |
| Ejector | Blade-type |
| Recoil Pad | Pachmayr Decelerator |
Yes. The Model 70 Featherweight Compact is purpose-built for hunting, particularly for situations where portability and quick handling are priorities. The controlled round feed system, accurate barrel, and M.O.A. trigger make it reliable in the field, while the compact dimensions and lighter weight reduce fatigue on long hunts.
The Featherweight Compact features a shorter length of pull and reduced overall dimensions compared to standard Model 70 configurations, making it ideal for smaller-framed shooters or hunters who prioritize packability. The 20-inch Featherweight profile barrel also contributes to reduced weight while maintaining accuracy.
This Model 70 is chambered in 6.8 Western.
The facts provided do not specify what accessories or ammunition are included with the rifle. Contact us for details on what ships with this model.
SKU: 120915681 • Width: 9.5in • Height: 3.5in • Depth: 50.2in • Weight: 9.87oz