The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.8 Western is a short-action bolt rifle with a 24-inch Featherweight barrel and a satin walnut stock with the classic Schnabel fore-end (brand part no. 535200299). Winchester builds it on the Model 70 action with Pre-64 style controlled round feed, a three-position safety and the M.O.A. trigger. Polished metal surfaces and cut checkering keep the traditional Featherweight look. It is an easy-carrying rifle for deer, antelope and hogs.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.8 Western in a short action. The 6.8 Western is a modern short-action magnum for deer and elk.
• The barrel is 24 inches long in the lightweight Featherweight profile, free-floated with a recessed target crown.
• The rate of twist is 1:8, as listed by Winchester for this rifle.
• The metalwork has a brushed polish finish that gives the rifle its classic look.
• The stock is satin-finished walnut with a Schnabel fore-end and cut checkering for grip.
• The magazine holds 3 rounds and uses a hinged floorplate.
• The three-position safety lets the bolt be worked with the rifle on safe.
• Pre-64 style controlled round feed with a claw extractor holds the cartridge from the magazine through chambering.
• The M.O.A. trigger has no take-up, creep or overtravel for a crisp, consistent break.
• The overall length is 44-1/4 inches and the weight is 7 pounds, with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and a receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stock made of? The stock is satin-finished walnut with a Schnabel fore-end and cut checkering.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The magazine holds 3 rounds of 6.8 Western with a hinged floorplate.

How long is the barrel? The barrel is 24 inches with a 1:8 rate of twist.

Buy the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.8 Western Rifle

A modern 6.8 Western chambering in a classic walnut Featherweight gives hunters the best of both eras. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more bolt-action rifles.