The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.8 Western is a classic lightweight bolt-action hunting rifle with a 24-inch barrel and a satin walnut stock (Winchester part no. 535247299). It uses the Pre-64 style controlled round feed action with a claw extractor, so rounds are held under control from magazine to chamber. The 6.8 Western is a modern short-action cartridge built for flat trajectories and strong downrange energy, and the 1:8 twist is cut for it. Winchester finishes the stock with 20 line-per-inch checkering and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, which makes it a rifle that is easy to carry and pleasant to shoot.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.8 Western, a modern short-action cartridge aimed at long-range big-game hunting.
• The barrel is a 24-inch steel Featherweight contour, which keeps weight down while staying free of excess length.
• Rate of twist is 1:8, suited to the heavy bullets this cartridge is built around.
• The hinged floorplate magazine holds 3 rounds, which makes unloading straightforward.
• The action is a short-action, controlled round feed design with a claw extractor in the Pre-64 style.
• Overall length is 44 1/4 inches, which balances the 24-inch barrel with a standard stock.
• The rifle weighs 7 pounds, light enough for all-day carry in hill country.
• The satin-finished walnut stock has cut 20 LPI checkering for a secure grip.
• Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches, with a drop at comb of 1/2 inch and a drop at heel of 3/4 inch.
• A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad absorbs recoil from the heavy-hitting cartridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the receiver ready for a scope? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

What kind of feed system does it use? It uses a Pre-64 style controlled round feed bolt with a claw extractor and a three-position safety.

What trigger does it have? The Model 70 uses the adjustable M.O.A. Trigger System, which Winchester says has zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel.

Buy the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.8 Western Bolt-Action Rifle, 24-Inch Barrel, Walnut Stock

The Featherweight has been a hunter’s rifle for generations, and the 6.8 Western chambering brings it into the current era. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles.