Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact | .308 Win | 20″ | 535201220

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact is a compact bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .308 Winchester with a 20″ cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel and satin walnut stock. The design carries classic Model 70 features: Pre-’64 controlled round feed, a three-position safety and the M.O.A. trigger system. This lighter, shorter package is aimed at shooters who prefer a compact, mountain-style field rifle that fits smaller frames. A practical optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle is the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40, which offers a durable tube, reliable adjustments and clear glass appropriate for field and target work.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Winchester.
• The model is Model 70 Featherweight Compact.
• The caliber is .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO).
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and is cold hammer-forged free-floating.
• The overall length is 39.5 inches.
• The weight is 6.5 pounds.
• The stock material is satin walnut with featherweight checkering.
• The finish is brushed polish blued / blued metal.
• The safety is a three-position safety.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• It includes a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
• The magazine uses a hinged floorplate.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:12″.
• The UPC is 048702002311.

Compact by design and refined in finish, the Featherweight Compact blends the Model 70’s controlled-round-feed legacy with a shorter, lighter stock that helps shooters maintain comfortable, consistent handling in the field. The M.O.A. trigger system and bedded short action support repeatable accuracy, while the recessed target crown and free-floating barrel preserve bullet uniformity. This configuration is well suited to field hunting and marksmanship training where a smaller, lighter rifle improves carry and controllability.

Owners frequently note the rifle’s lightweight, compact handling as a standout benefit for smaller-framed shooters, and many praise the Model 70’s controlled-round-feed and M.O.A. trigger combination for contributing to reliable, consistent accuracy.

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