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WINCHESTER 535200226 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT 270 WIN 22" BBL
Description:
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight (535200226) is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22-inch barrel, built for hunters who want a lightweight, classically styled field rifle with a proven action and premium walnut stock. This .270 Winchester bolt-action hunting rifle carries one of the most recognized silhouettes in American rifle history and delivers the controlled round feeding, clean trigger, and slim profile that have made the Featherweight the benchmark for a working hunting rifle across generations.
Key Features
Bolt: two-lug, jeweled body with knurled bolt handle, coned breech
Receiver: forged steel, blued finish, integral recoil lug, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
Stock: Grade I satin finish walnut with Schnabel fore-end and feather checkering pattern
Trigger guard and floorplate: aluminum, hinged
Trigger: Winchester MOA system, zero take-up, zero creep, zero overtravel
Recoil pad: Pachmayr Decelerator
Sights: none, drilled and tapped
Weight: 7 lb
Overall length: 42.75 inches
Length of pull: 13.75 inches
Safety: three-position, tang-mounted
Special Features
The Winchester MOA Trigger System is factory-set with zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel, delivering a clean, consistent break without gunsmith adjustment out of the box.
Pre-64 style controlled round feeding uses a Mauser-type extractor that captures the cartridge rim at the moment of feeding from the magazine, maintaining positive case control from feed to ejection and reducing the chance of a double-feed under field conditions.
The three-position safety allows the shooter to unload the chamber with the action unlocked while keeping the firing pin blocked, adding a layer of field safety not available on two-position designs.
The Schnabel fore-end and feather checkering pattern are design elements specific to the Featherweight line, giving this rifle an immediately identifiable profile that has remained consistent since the model's introduction in the 1950s.
The free-floating, cold hammer-forged barrel maintains consistent barrel harmonics shot to shot by eliminating contact pressure points between the barrel and the stock channel.
The aluminum trigger guard and hinged floorplate reduce weight without sacrificing function, keeping the overall package under 7 pounds while retaining the traditional unloading convenience of a drop-floorplate design.
The integral recoil lug is machined directly into the receiver rather than pinned or fitted separately, creating a solid bedding surface that transfers energy into the stock without shifting under sustained use.
The jeweled bolt body reduces surface contact inside the receiver and adds a finished appearance that sets the action apart from standard production bolt rifles.
Practical Benefits
The 7-pound weight and 22-inch featherweight-contour barrel make the Model 70 Featherweight (535200226) a rifle you can carry all day in the field without fatigue, whether you are covering miles of open country or working through heavy timber.
The .270 Winchester chambering gives you a flat-shooting, widely available cartridge well suited for deer, pronghorn, elk, and most North American big game at practical hunting distances.
The drilled and tapped receiver accepts standard scope bases directly, so you can mount your preferred optic without additional machining or specialized hardware.
The Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad absorbs energy efficiently at the shoulder, letting you run follow-up shots and extended range sessions without building discomfort over time.
The three-position safety is designed to be operated by feel without breaking your cheek weld, keeping you on target and ready when the moment matters.
The satin walnut stock resists fingerprints and light moisture better than a high-gloss finish, and the Grade I walnut holds up well to field handling without the fragility of highly figured wood.
For the deer hunter or big game rifleman who wants a classically built, proven bolt-action that carries light, shoots clean, and holds its value year after year, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight (535200226) in .270 Winchester is a rifle you will reach for every season.
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight (535200226) in .270 Winchester is a proven platform and a practical choice for the hunting rifle buyer who wants a lightweight, well-balanced bolt-action built on one of the most trusted actions in American firearms history.