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Kimber MT's and Model 70's on the used market. That’s pretty much how I feel. I have Stainless M70 Fwt 270, and just picked up a used Kimber 84L MT 270 today (my 3rd - shouldn’t have sold the first, let alone the second). Decided I couldn’t quite live without one, and of course they’re no longer made. The Kimber Hunter 270 can be found in the $850-$950 range and can be made lighter than the Montana. Anyone new to hunting here in Montana, I tell them get a Tikka T3X in 270, and put a Burris 3-9 with dots on top in Talley Lwts. Add a Butler Creek Mountain Sling, and feed it Federal Blue Box 130’s. That’s the easy button.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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It's too bad the 270 has been somewhat relegated down the popularity list as it's one of the best cartridges released in the last 100yrs. Quit exaggerating - last 99 years 
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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It's too bad the 270 has been somewhat relegated down the popularity list as it's one of the best cartridges released in the last 100yrs. Quit exaggerating - last 99 years I'm used to rounding up. ....... We don't have pennies in Canada anymore. 
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Kimber MT's and Model 70's on the used market. That’s pretty much how I feel. I have Stainless M70 Fwt 270, and just picked up a used Kimber 84L MT 270 today (my 3rd - shouldn’t have sold the first, let alone the second). Decided I couldn’t quite live without one, and of course they’re no longer made. The Kimber Hunter 270 can be found in the $850-$950 range and can be made lighter than the Montana. Anyone new to hunting here in Montana, I tell them get a Tikka T3X in 270, and put a Burris 3-9 with dots on top in Talley Lwts. Add a Butler Creek Mountain Sling, and feed it Federal Blue Box 130’s. That’s the easy button. I have looked a bit at the 270 MT's and while they are probably easier, I could be A-OK with a P64 or Classic Featherweight in a Bansner I think. Maybe not exactly Montana light, I am thinking it would be quite nice. You're right about the Tikka though.. Easy as easy gets.
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It's too bad the 270 has been somewhat relegated down the popularity list as it's one of the best cartridges released in the last 100yrs. Quit exaggerating - last 99 years I'm used to rounding up. ....... We don't have pennies in Canada anymore. Ha!
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Kimber MT's and Model 70's on the used market. That’s pretty much how I feel. I have Stainless M70 Fwt 270, and just picked up a used Kimber 84L MT 270 today (my 3rd - shouldn’t have sold the first, let alone the second). Decided I couldn’t quite live without one, and of course they’re no longer made. The Kimber Hunter 270 can be found in the $850-$950 range and can be made lighter than the Montana. Anyone new to hunting here in Montana, I tell them get a Tikka T3X in 270, and put a Burris 3-9 with dots on top in Talley Lwts. Add a Butler Creek Mountain Sling, and feed it Federal Blue Box 130’s. That’s the easy button. I have looked a bit at the 270 MT's and while they are probably easier, I could be A-OK with a P64 or Classic Featherweight in a Bansner I think. Maybe not exactly Montana light, I am thinking it would be quite nice. You're right about the Tikka though.. Easy as easy gets. Scotty, my SS Fwt will be going in a Bansner. I’m going with a blind magazine, Talley x-lows and a Leupold 6x36 with dots. It should come in around 7.25lbs all-up with sling and four rounds.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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I’d be ecstatic for that rifle myself.
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It's a shame there is not a .270 favorite loads sticky...new and old shooters alike could benefit from different combinations of components in these days of famine.
Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.
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I'm down to two 270s: a Kimber MA and a Husqvarna 4100. I certainly don't need any more at my age but I can't stand to see a nice one slip by me.
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It's a shame there is not a .270 favorite loads sticky...new and old shooters alike could benefit from different combinations of components in these days of famine. I loaded the various 4831s for a half century but a few years ago, I tried RL16 [54 grs] and the 130 TTSX or 129 LRX with great results. I mentioned it to Handwerk and I think he is using it also.
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Tikka in a stainless light weight. My t3 shoots sub 1 and it just gets it done. Nothing fancy about it so I’ve got the model70s but the tikka is less weight and handles adverse weather better than my wood stocks.
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I'm down to two 270s: a Kimber MA and a Husqvarna 4100. Kimber didn't make a Massachusetts, but they did make a Montana
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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I’d be ecstatic for that rifle myself. I'm looking forward to finishing it.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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It's a shame there is not a .270 favorite loads sticky...new and old shooters alike could benefit from different combinations of components in these days of famine. I loaded the various 4831s for a half century but a few years ago, I tried RL16 [54 grs] and the 130 TTSX or 129 LRX with great results. I mentioned it to Handwerk and I think he is using it also. Re 16 works very good with 150s as well. Mine likes 52 gr under an Accubond.
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H4831SC is the only powder I ever used for 45 years.
My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.
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24HCF did two surveys a couple years ago. "What rifle have you killed most game with?" and "What rifle have you killed the most elk with?" .30-06 and .270 were neck and neck in both surveys @ ~20% of the vote each. No other chambering had a double digit % vote count... Cumulatively, it was .270 and .30-06 versus ALL OTHERS... Not bad for two centenarian cartridges...
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It's a shame there is not a .270 favorite loads sticky...new and old shooters alike could benefit from different combinations of components in these days of famine. I loaded the various 4831s for a half century but a few years ago, I tried RL16 [54 grs] and the 130 TTSX or 129 LRX with great results. I mentioned it to Handwerk and I think he is using it also. Re 16 works very good with 150s as well. Mine likes 52 gr under an Accubond. Thanks for the tips guys, but RL16 is from Australia, ADI is that right? And I don't think any fell off the train going from Port of Los Angeles to where you live. I have never seen it on the left coast.....Or maybe I just need to go to town more often.
Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.
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I hate to think that I didn't buy it! I still have it resting in a safe. It's a beautiful rifle. That photo, by no means, does this rifle justice. It's in a class by itself. I hope you all are having a great day.
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I am in the market for a 270 Win. Trying to keep it under $1,000. I’ve looked at Howa, Weatherby Vanguard and Sauer and they were ok. The Bergara B14 fit me the best but the reviews have been iffy. The Browning Xbolt was also nice but over my price point. I have not had a chance to look at the CVA Cascade or the Mauser M18
If push came to shove today, the Vanguard and Sauer would lead the pack. Anything else out there I should be looking at? Are you looking for new? I have a Winchester model 70, xtr featherweight I’d sell for under $1000. It has a what I believe is a Win-Lite stock on it. But I’m not positive. Beautiful rifle, carry’s well, shoots well.
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