The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .300 WSM is the short-action version of the lightweight hunting rifle that made the Featherweight name (Winchester part no. 535200255). Winchester pairs a free-floating Featherweight-profile 24-inch barrel with a satin Grade I black walnut stock that carries classic cut checkering and a Schnabel fore-end. The action is the Model 70 design with Pre-’64 style controlled round feed, a claw extractor and a jeweled bolt body. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad takes the edge off the magnum cartridge, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. Winchester describes the Featherweight as an all-around rifle for deer, varmints, hogs and antelope that is easy to carry.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum on a short action, a cartridge that delivers magnum power from a compact receiver.
• Barrel length is 24 inches, a length that suits open-country hunting while keeping the rifle handy.
• The barrel has the Featherweight profile and is free-floating with a recessed target crown, which holds weight down and protects the muzzle.
• Magazine capacity is 3 rounds in a hinged floorplate magazine, a conventional big-game count for a magnum.
• Overall weight is 7 pounds, light enough to carry on a long hunt without tiring.
• The stock is Grade I black walnut with a satin finish and cut checkering, a classic look with a secure grip.
• The action uses Pre-’64 style controlled round feed with a claw extractor, which keeps positive control of the cartridge from magazine to chamber.
• The safety is a three-position design on the Model 70 action, so the rifle can be carried safely while unloading.
• The trigger is the M.O.A. Trigger System, which Winchester describes as zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel.
• The Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad is installed from the factory to soften the felt recoil of the .300 WSM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the receiver drilled and tapped for a scope? Yes. The Model 70 Featherweight .300 WSM receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the barrel is free-floating with a recessed target crown.

What is the barrel twist and length? The barrel is 24 inches long with a 1:10 twist, and the overall length of the rifle is 44-1/4 inches.

What is this rifle best suited to? Winchester positions the Featherweight as an easy-to-carry all-around hunting rifle for deer, varmints, hogs and antelope.

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