Win M70 Fthwt 22-250 22" Blk Wlnt

Win M70 Fthwt 22-250 22" Blk Wlnt

Winchester Repeating Arms
MPN:
535200210
UPC:
048702002144
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Description

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 22-250 Remington is the legendary "Rifleman's Rifle" — refined over nearly nine decades into one of the most trusted and admired bolt-action rifles ever made.

  • Classic American walnut stock delivers timeless beauty and comfortable handling
  • Pre-'64 controlled round feeding ensures reliable, positive cartridge control every shot
  • M.O.A. Trigger System provides a crisp, zero-creep pull right out of the box
  • Three-position safety allows bolt operation while keeping the rifle safely on safe
  • Forged steel receiver adds strength, rigidity, and long-term accuracy potential
  • Featherweight profile 22" barrel balances fast handling with excellent 22-250 ballistics

Who This Is For

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is built for the serious rifleman — varmint hunters, predator callers, and precision shooters who demand a flat-shooting, fast-handling rifle with a pedigree that no modern clone can match. The 22-250 chambering makes it ideal for prairie dog towns, coyote fields, and long-range varmint work where a light carry rifle and a blazing-fast cartridge are a winning combination.

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 22-250 22-inch barrel with walnut stock

Specifications

BrandWinchester Repeating Arms
ModelModel 70 Featherweight
Caliber22-250 Remington
Barrel Length22 inches
Barrel FinishBlued
Stock MaterialAmerican Walnut
ActionBolt Action
Feeding SystemPre-'64 Controlled Round Feeding
TriggerM.O.A. Trigger System
Safety3-Position Wing Safety
ReceiverForged Steel
Magazine Capacity5+1

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Pre-'64 controlled round feeding better than push-feed designs?

The Pre-'64 controlled round feeding (CRF) system uses a large, non-rotating extractor that grips the cartridge rim the moment it leaves the magazine, maintaining positive control all the way into the chamber. This virtually eliminates the risk of double-feeds or dropped rounds during rapid cycling — a critical advantage when hunting dangerous game or working a bolt quickly in the field. Many experienced hunters and competitive shooters consider CRF the gold standard in bolt-action reliability.

Is the 22-250 Remington a good choice for coyote and varmint hunting?

Absolutely. The 22-250 Remington is one of the flattest-shooting and fastest centerfire cartridges in its class, launching bullets at velocities often exceeding 3,800 fps. It produces minimal wind drift at extended ranges, offers explosive terminal performance on varmints, and is gentle enough on barrel life compared to some wildcat alternatives. Paired with the 22" Featherweight barrel, this combination is a top-tier choice for open-country predator and varmint hunting.

Can I mount a scope on the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight?

Yes. The Model 70's forged steel receiver features pre-drilled and tapped holes for standard scope bases, making it compatible with a wide range of Weaver, Picatinny, and proprietary Winchester-pattern scope mounting systems. For varmint shooting at long range with a 22-250, a quality variable-power riflescope in the 4-16x or higher range is a popular and practical pairing with this rifle.