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WINCHESTER 535201294 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT COMPACT 6.5 PRC 20" BBL
Description:
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact (535201294) is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 20-inch barrel, built for smaller-framed hunters and shooters who want a packable, lightweight bolt-action 6.5 PRC rifle without giving up the accuracy and craftsmanship of a full-sized Model 70. This compact platform fits youth hunters, women, and any shooter who prefers a trimmer stock and shorter overall package for mountain hunting and backcountry carry.
Key Features
Action: Short action bolt, jeweled bolt body with knurled bolt handle
Receiver: Forged steel with integral recoil lug, bedded front and rear
Receiver finish: Brushed polish blued
Stock: Grade I satin finish walnut with Featherweight cut checkering and Schnabel fore-end
Bottom metal: Alloy one-piece construction
Recoil pad: Pachmayr Decelerator
Trigger: Winchester M.O.A. trigger system, fully adjustable, no take-up or creep
Safety: Three-position safety
Sights: No iron sights, drilled and tapped for scope mounting
Hand: Right hand
Special Features
The M.O.A. trigger system adjusts without tools and delivers a crisp, zero-creep break that is factory set to a consistent pull weight, giving shooters a competition-quality trigger on a production hunting rifle.
Pre-64 style controlled round feed with a claw extractor manages the cartridge from magazine to chamber to ejection, providing the positive extraction reliability that made the Model 70 the standard for bolt-action hunting rifles.
Cold hammer-forged free-floating barrel manufacturing produces consistent bore geometry from muzzle to chamber, which directly supports the long-range accuracy that 6.5 PRC was designed to deliver.
Forged steel receiver with integral recoil lug bedded front and rear eliminates zero shift under field conditions, keeping point of impact consistent from the bench to the mountain.
The Schnabel fore-end and classic Featherweight checkering pattern give this rifle the traditional wood-stocked aesthetic that defines the Model 70 lineage, finished in satin to resist handling marks.
Alloy one-piece bottom metal stiffens the action bedding interface, contributing to the accuracy foundation without adding significant weight to the compact package.
Practical Benefits
The shorter stock and 20-inch barrel make this rifle a natural fit for younger hunters or smaller-framed adults who find a full-sized hunting rifle uncomfortable to mount and carry over long distances.
The 6.5 PRC chambering delivers flat trajectory and excellent terminal performance on deer, elk, and similar game at extended ranges, making this a capable tool for both open-country and timber hunting.
At a compact overall length, this rifle fits in standard gun cases and saddle scabbards that full-length hunting rifles often do not, which matters on horseback hunts and backcountry packouts.
The Pachmayr Decelerator pad provides noticeable cushioning during extended shooting sessions, a practical detail for new hunters building confidence and fundamentals.
The three-position safety allows the shooter to lock the bolt closed for safe carry with a round chambered, then move to the fire position quietly in the field.
If you are looking for a heirloom-quality hunting rifle that fits a younger or smaller shooter today and grows with them through a lifetime of seasons, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact delivers that in a platform with proven accuracy and genuine walnut craftsmanship.
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact (535201294) in 6.5 PRC is a dependable option for hunters who want a lightweight, packable bolt rifle with classic American styling and the accuracy to perform at distance.
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