The Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather (Winchester part no. 535244220) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester and built around a 22-inch barrel finished in Tungsten Cerakote alongside the steel receiver, cut with a 1-in-12-inch twist. A Bell and Carlson synthetic stock with a sculpted cheekpiece wears a TrueTimber VSX camouflage finish, giving the rifle a distinctive look built for genuinely tough conditions. The action uses Winchester’s pre-’64-style controlled-round feed with a claw extractor and blade-type ejector, a classic, reliable feeding system, paired with a jeweled bolt body and knurled bolt handle for smooth, confident cycling. A factory muzzle brake and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad manage recoil, while the free-floating barrel, recessed target crown, and Winchester’s M.O.A. trigger keep the rifle capable of real precision. A three-position safety and hinged floorplate round out a Model 70 built for hunters who need dependable performance in the field.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, one of the most versatile and widely available hunting cartridges.
• Fitted with a 22-inch barrel cut with a 1-in-12-inch twist, finished in Tungsten Cerakote alongside the receiver.
• Uses controlled-round feed with a claw extractor and blade-type ejector, Winchester’s pre-’64-style action.
• Wears a Bell and Carlson synthetic stock with a sculpted cheekpiece and TrueTimber VSX camouflage finish.
• Ships with a factory muzzle brake and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad to manage recoil.
• Features a free-floating barrel and a recessed target crown for consistent accuracy.
• Runs Winchester’s M.O.A. trigger for a crisp, accuracy-focused pull.
• Ships drilled and tapped for a scope base, ready for glass without gunsmithing.
• The overall length is 49.85 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is controlled-round feed? It is a pre-’64-style feeding system using a claw extractor, prized for reliably controlling the cartridge from magazine to chamber.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory muzzle brake ships installed to help manage recoil.

Does it come with a scope? No, but the receiver ships drilled and tapped, so mounting glass does not require gunsmithing.

Buy the Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather Rifle, .308 Winchester

Get a rugged, distinctive-looking .308 Winchester rifle from Winchester, built on the legendary Model 70 controlled-round-feed action. It pairs naturally with the rest of our bolt action rifles lineup. As a firearm, it ships from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your local FFL for transfer — get in touch and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.