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WINCHESTER 535201289 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT COMPACT 6.5 CREEDMOOR 20" BBL
Description:
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact (535201289) is a lightweight bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch free-floating barrel, satin walnut stock, and pre-64 controlled round feed action sized for hunters who want the full Model 70 feature set in a shorter, lighter platform. Designed for mountain hunters, youth shooters, and anyone who covers ground on foot, this 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action rifle pairs flat-shooting long-range accuracy with a carry weight that holds up across a full day afield.
Key Features
Part number: 535201289
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Action: Bolt-action, short action, controlled round feed
Capacity: 4 rounds, internal box magazine with hinged steel floorplate
The 13-inch length of pull fits younger and smaller-framed shooters without stock modification, and mirrors the dimensions that allow hunters of various builds to mount a scope cleanly and naturally.
Winchester's M.O.A. trigger system delivers a pull with zero take-up, zero creep, and zero overtravel, giving shooters a clean, repeatable break that supports accurate shot placement at extended distances.
The pre-64 style Mauser claw extractor controls the cartridge from the moment it leaves the magazine through the entire feed cycle, providing a level of feeding reliability that push-feed actions cannot match in demanding field conditions.
The three-position wing safety allows the bolt to be cycled and the chamber unloaded while the safety remains engaged, adding a practical layer of safe rifle handling in dense cover or during pack-in situations.
The Pachmayr Decelerator pad absorbs firing impact at the shoulder, extending comfortable shooting sessions during load development, zeroing, and pre-season practice.
The Schnabel forend and cut checkering at 20 lines per inch give both a secure firing grip in wet weather and the classic aesthetic that defines the Featherweight line across generations of Winchester production.
The recessed target crown protects the muzzle from contact damage that can affect accuracy, a meaningful detail on a rifle carried muzzle-down through brush and timber.
Practical Benefits
At 6 lbs. 8 oz. unloaded with a 39.50-inch overall length, this rifle handles through tight timber, across open ridge lines, and in and out of a saddle scabbard with less fatigue than full-size hunting rifles in the same caliber.
The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge drives a 140 grain bullet at approximately 2,700 fps from a 20-inch barrel, producing enough downrange energy for clean, ethical kills on deer, pronghorn, sheep, and similar big game at practical hunting distances.
The 13-inch length of pull makes this rifle a natural fit for youth hunters and smaller-framed adults who struggle with standard-dimension stocks, removing the need for aftermarket spacers or custom fitting.
The drilled and tapped receiver accepts standard Model 70 scope bases, so mounting your preferred optic requires only a base-and-ring set without a gunsmith appointment.
Hunters who walk long miles before a shot will appreciate carrying a rifle that does not wear on the shoulder before the opportunity arrives, and the Featherweight Compact delivers that without sacrificing the controlled round feed reliability of the full Model 70 action.
If you are a hunter who covers serious terrain and needs a rifle that fits, carries light, and shoots flat at hunting distances, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact (535201289) in 6.5 Creedmoor is a proven platform built around exactly that mission.
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact (535201289) in 6.5 Creedmoor is a dependable option for the mobile hunter and youth shooter who demands full-size accuracy and controlled round feed reliability in a rifle light enough to earn its place on every pack-in hunt.
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