Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .22-250 Rem 22 in

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .22-250 Rem 22 in is a bolt-action sporting rifle that blends classic handling with modern precision. Chambered in .22-250 Remington, it pairs a 22-inch cold hammer-forged, free-floating barrel with a satin-finished walnut stock and blued metal surfaces. This is a rifle built for the shooter who values repeatable accuracy and controlled feed reliability in a lightweight hunting package.

Key Features

• Pre-64 Style Controlled Round Feed: The bolt face grips the cartridge rim from the moment it leaves the magazine, ensuring positive feeding and extraction even under field stress. This is critical for follow-up shots on moving varmints or when shooting from awkward positions.
• M.O.A. Trigger System: Winchester’s adjustable trigger breaks clean and crisp, with zero take-up or overtravel. Per Winchester specs, it delivers a pull weight between 3 and 5 pounds, letting you dial in the exact break for consistent sub-MOA groups.
• Free-Floating 22-Inch Barrel: The cold hammer-forged barrel is free-floated from the fore-end, eliminating stock contact that can throw shots. This design maintains the same point of impact from the first round to the last, even when barrel heat builds.
• Three-Position Safety: The safety lever on the bolt shroud offers three positions: safe (bolt locked), safe (bolt operable for unloading), and fire. This lets you clear the chamber with the safety engaged—no fumbling with the trigger.
• Classic Featherweight Stock: The satin-finished walnut stock is slim and contoured, with a Schnabel fore-end and cut checkering. It weighs about 7.5 pounds scoped, making it easy to carry all day through prairie dog towns or canyon hikes.

Who It’s For

This rifle is for the long-range varmint hunter or precision shooter who wants a traditional, lightweight platform that still shoots. If you’re chasing prairie dogs at 400 yards or coyotes at 300, the .22-250 Remington delivers flat trajectories and minimal wind drift. The Featherweight is also a solid choice for the hunter who appreciates controlled round feed and a wood stock over synthetic—no plastic, no compromises.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Controlled round feed gives reliable extraction; M.O.A. trigger breaks cleanly; free-floated barrel aids accuracy; walnut stock offers classic feel and balance; three-position safety adds handling flexibility.
• Cons: The Featherweight stock’s slim profile can transmit felt recoil more than a heavier synthetic stock—expect a bit more shoulder tap with .22-250 loads. The blued finish also requires more care in wet conditions compared to stainless or Cerakote options.

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FAQ

This rifle is a direct descendant of the classic Model 70, which has been in continuous production since 1936. According to industry data, the Model 70 remains one of the top-selling bolt-action hunting rifles in the U.S., with over 5 million units sold across its variants.

Last updated: April 2026

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