Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact | .22-250 | 20″ | 535201210

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact is a right-hand bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington with a 20″ cold hammer-forged free-floating featherweight profile barrel. It carries the Featherweight styling—satin walnut stock with featherweight cut checkering and a Schnabel forearm—paired with polished blued metal surfaces and a forged steel short action. For a capable optic under $1000 that matches this platform, consider a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 for general varmint and target work.

Applications: varmint hunting and precision small-bore target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The barrel measures 20 inches and features a cold hammer-forged free-floating featherweight profile.
• Chambered in .22-250 Remington.
• The action is a Bolt Action with pre-64 style controlled round feed and a claw extractor.
• The rate of twist is 1:14″.
• The metal finish is Blued for a classic appearance.
• The stock is walnut with a satin finish and featherweight cut checkering.
• The rifle includes a M.O.A. Trigger System for precise trigger control.
• A three-position safety is fitted for safe handling and clear status indication.
• The rifle is supplied drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The muzzle is finished with a recessed target crown to protect the rifling and support accuracy.
• The stock includes a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and integrated swivel studs.
• The rifle ships with a fixed stock and a hinged floorplate for controlled unloading.
• The manufacturer UPC is 048702002281.

The Model 70 Featherweight Compact brings the classic Model 70 experience into a lighter, shorter package that suits smaller-framed shooters and anyone who wants a compact, accurate sporting rifle. Features such as the M.O.A. Trigger System, forged short action with bedding front and rear, and the recessed crown are intended to deliver consistent accuracy and reliable feeding. Its drilled-and-tapped receiver and familiar ergonomics make it straightforward to set up with a low- to mid-power scope for field or range work. The compact dimensions and lightweight construction make this rifle easy to carry over long days afield while maintaining the traditional Model 70 functionality.

Owners often praise its lightweight handling and precise trigger, and many note the controlled-round-feed action for reliable cartridge control.

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