The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight AA French .308 Win is a light, classic bolt-action hunting rifle built around a satin-finished AA-grade stock (Winchester part no. 535247220). It uses the Pre-64 style controlled round feed bolt with a claw extractor, a three-position safety and the adjustable M.O.A. trigger system. The free-floating Featherweight barrel is 22 inches, and the Schnabel fore-end and 20 lines-per-inch checkering carry the look of the original Featherweight. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad takes the edge off recoil. Winchester points the rifle at deer, varmints, hogs and antelope.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, a short-action cartridge with a wide range of hunting and target loads.
• The barrel is 22 inches with a Featherweight profile, free-floated and finished with a recessed target crown.
• The twist rate is 1:12, a standard rate for .308 hunting bullets.
• Capacity is 5 rounds from a hinged-floorplate magazine, which makes unloading simple.
• The action is a Pre-64 style controlled round feed design with a claw extractor, a system known for positive feeding and extraction.
• The safety is a three-position safety, which lets you cycle the bolt with the safety on.
• The trigger is the adjustable M.O.A. Trigger System with zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel.
• The stock is an AA-grade stock in a satin finish with a Schnabel fore-end and 20 lines-per-inch checkering, in the classic Featherweight style.
• The recoil pad is a Pachmayr Decelerator, which soaks up recoil during extended sessions or hard-kicking loads.
• Weight is 6 pounds 12 ounces, overall length is 42-1/4 inches and length of pull is 13-3/4 inches, so the rifle stays light on a long carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the receiver drilled and tapped? Yes. Winchester lists the receiver as drilled and tapped for scope bases.

What kind of feed system does it use? It uses a Pre-64 style controlled round feed with a claw extractor and a blade-type ejector.

What game is it suited for? Winchester describes the Featherweight as an all-around rifle for deer, varmints, hogs and antelope.

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