Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight .280 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 22" Barrel, 1984 Production
Produced in 1984, this Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight pairs the sought-after .280 Remington chambering with the classic Featherweight profile. A select walnut stock, jeweled bolt body, and factory-omitted open sights keep the rifle light and streamlined, while the push-feed action represents Winchester’s transitional era of the 1980s. Its combination of scarce caliber, premium XTR trim, and free-floated 22-inch barrel make this full-size rifle a notable find for shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is one small ding on the walnut stock; otherwise the rifle remains in great shape.
What’s Included
- Two-piece steel scope bases with 1" rings (installed)
The Featherweight-contour 22" Winchester Proof Steel barrel is free-floated for consistent accuracy and lacks factory iron sights, encouraging the use of optics—made easy by the installed bases and rings.
Chambered in .280 Remington, this rifle sits outside the more common .270 and .30-06 offerings, adding collectible appeal while delivering flat trajectory performance valued by hunters.
The XTR grade brings select walnut with ribbon-style fleur-de-lis checkering, a Monte Carlo comb, and a schnabel fore-end. Winchester’s red/orange recoil pad with black spacer completes the classic look and maintains a 13.5" length of pull.
A jeweled bolt body, three-position wing safety, and an internal 4+1 hinged floorplate magazine round out the features, providing smooth operation and secure cartridge management in the field.