So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
Anybody who seriously concerns themselves with the adequacy of a Big 7mm for anything we hunt here short of brown bear, is a dufus. They are mostly making shidt up. Crunch! Nite-nite!
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If you can find a Remington 700 I would not be afraid of it , if not, a Tikka
Agree, except for the Tikka. I have a Remington 700 Classic, 270, made in 1978. That's what I'd look for.......an older 700. Second choice would be a Winchester Model 70. If looking for a new rifle, take a look at the Bergara's.
I just bought a Remington M700 KS 270Win from another forum member, so there's that......
I wouldn't hesitate to buy an older M700 from the 80s or 90s, but if you're looking at current production Winchester M70 Featherweight or Tikka T3; in that order.
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For nice looking/pretty model 70 super grade kimber 84L super America or whatever they are maybe a older 700 before they put those huge recoil pads on them.
If stainless synthetic would scratch that itch better a kimber montana 84L fieldcraft or tikka.
Both of mine are FNs. One is a Frankenrifle on a 1948 C-ring barreled action, B&C Medalist, Timney Featherweight installed with the wing safety still functional. Burris 3-9 in original Talleys. The other is a full custom from maybe 1960 by Paul Morton. Custom bottom metal, M70-type safety, Mashburn trigger, pretty wild French walnut handle with fine checkering even on the schnabel. 4x M8 in standard two-piece with Boomie’s favorite rings.
Regret bitterly that I never bought a Fieldcraft in .270 (or 7-08). Have all the rifles I need and to spare, but would jump on either at anywhere near a normal price. If buying new, Kimber would get a hard look for certain.
Did the pre-64 thing for over 30 years. Great hunting rifles, but good 98s are just a bit better, and definitely safer.
Winchester Model 70, either a Featherweight or a Super Grade.
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Lots out there that would work for me. For a utility rifle:
Rem 700 KS Kimber 84L Win M70 Winlite
I could go wood with a Win FW but I can’t stand the checkering on them. If I could sand it of and go with a classic pattern, I would. Kimber has some beautiful stocks on some of their Super America rifles.
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So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
Pardon the injection of practicality into this thread but the first question that comes to mind is how are you going to use it? Is it going to be a truck gun? Beater? Do you back pack? Hunt from a stand? Is collector value important? For a collector the Pre 64 is probably the way to go or maybe a JOC. commemorative. Lightweight, Kimber or Tikka lite. General purpose, a current production FWT is hard to beat.
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So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
.....................If I were in the market, a Win M 70 Super grade in maple.
Yes, they sure are and they are getting harder to find (it seems). You know JOC would have it no other way, or maybe he'd be using a Tikka T3X lite stainless by now. Who knows? Nice picture though buddy.. 55,56 or 57 I'm assuming..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
For the money, nothing competes with the TikkaT3x IMO. I say that after shooting factory loads and deleoping hand loads in 4 o them. If money is not a primary concern, I’d look at a Sako. I’ve had older 70s and 700s that were hit or miss as far as needing work done to shoot really well. I’ve no experience with Bergara so I can’t comment.
I too have a bunch of 270 factory loads (and dies) and nothing chambered for it.
In your position, and me being being cheap (that is to say, "economically minded" ) I'd look for a good used one, any brand. Buying new, I'd go T3 on recommendation - never having owned one. My newly acquired 1985 Win70 fwt in 7X57 is (well, was, before the caribou hunt) quite nice, so maybe that as second choice new in 270.
Money not a concern, I'd buy dingo's rifle...... . Damn, that's nice looking!
However, I have a $60 Ruger takeoff 270 barrel laying around. If I can get the time, I'll likely unscrew that 17 inch '06 barrel on Stub (RU77 tang) , and screw on the 270 standard length to see how took I got..... I can always put the Stub barrel back on.
The stock is cut down fore and aft, and slimmed to fit my wife - in effect it is bassically a carbine -she might like the 270 better, if it shoots. Should have better balance too - at least for me - and I use it more than she does.
I've a bunch of 7 Mag ammo too, and no chambering. In the unlikely event I run out of ..338WM ammo and components, and can't get more, I'll just buy a 7 Mag barrel for the other Tanger.
My Model 700 Classic .30-06 got stranded in a gunsmith's shop for over a year and my wife and her brother bought me a .270W Savage 116 Weather Warrior in stainless that was amazingly accurate. It shot everything I tried in it well under MOA except Nosler Partition which was usually MOA. When I later bought a stainless Jap Weatherby Vanguard 2 in .30-06 I gave the .270 to my brother in law. The Savage 116 is a fine rifle that doesn't cost too much and can go outside in bad weather. The Vanguard 2 is good also and I suppose it comes in .270.
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So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
I go with mostly customs. For factory I would consider in no certain order one of the lightweight offerings from Sako (Finn light), Tikka, Kimber, Rem, Weatherby etc.
This was recently shared with me, it fell to a LH Tikka last season in very open country in CO
Ruger M77 MKII, or a Model 70 Featherweight Classic or even a push feed. I love the way the Remington Mountain Rifles handle but HATE their composite bolt and that miserable Walker trigger, I will never own another M700 unless it was an old one and then only for a target or varmint rifle. I like the M77 MKII action best for its safe gas venting, one piece bolt, safety blocks striker, even though the rifles are a little heavy. If money was no object I'd look long and hard at a Dakota model 10.
I'm a lifelong Mauser/Winchester guy, but I helped my UPS man get one of those Sauer 100's from Sportsmans Warehouse, scoped, load developed and so on...dang, hassle free, and accuracy? I advised him not to bother to load for it because the thing shot so well with el cheapo Federals...but we did after the brass was formed, first load out of the Barnes book...bingo-bango sub moa with Barnes TTSX. His Tikka, a fine rifle by anybodies standards has been resting for 2 seasons.
Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.
Winchester Model 70, preferably a Featherweight, either pre or post '64. End of discussion. Whatever you do, for Heaven's sake, don't get a plastic stocked rifle.
My first and only for my first 10 years of deer hunting was a 700 ADL. It’s not going anywhere.
Buying today, would be a 70 Featherweight/Classic Sporter/Super Grade or a Kimber Classic or even a Ruger Hawkeye. All just depending on how big the gun find was at the given time and how I felt in a given day.
New would be a Tikka T3X in stainless or a Mauser M18.Used there is a ton of good options.
I could agree with the stainless Tikka if it has a synthetic stock.
Originally Posted by Utahunter
Winchester Model 70, preferably a Featherweight, either pre or post '64. End of discussion. Whatever you do, for Heaven's sake, don't get a plastic stocked rifle.
I prefer stainless and synthetic. Most of our rifles are blue and wood but I prefer something that does require worry in inclement weather and blued + wood worries me in rain, snow, and mist. Almost exclusively hunt with synthetic + stainless.
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SAKO's are excellent!!! The oldest and one of the most respected firearms manufactures in Europe. Still build a great product and haven't cheapened themselves to the point of modern Win & Rem products. Hell, you'd choose a Savage over a Sako. That statement can't be said by any true professional gunsmith. You'd never touch any of my rifles that I own.
Winchester Model 70, either a Featherweight or a Super Grade.
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Or a custom Mauser.
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As a former, now non-practicing gunsmith, I hate Sakos.
Too many chitty little parts in the bolt.
Can't beat a '98 for simplicity,- hell , I'd even go Savage over a Sako. At least they are accurate. and cheaper.
I'd take that advice and run with it. The more simple the design, the better. Less parts means less chance for failure. Most guys are also aware of the stupid chidt Sako has done with the position of the extractor on some of their rifles. Which causes less than ideal ejection. Just sayin. No a Sako wouldn't be my first, second or even third choice when considering a good rifle..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
ZG47.
Yep, BRNO (CZ) ZG47 if you want a beautiful commercial small ring Mauser. Mine is a 7x64 - close enough to 270w or 280rem
So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
ZG47.
Yep, BRNO (CZ) ZG47 if you want a beautiful commercial small ring Mauser. Mine is a 7x64 - close enough to 270w or 280rem
ZG47 is large ring, if you have a small ring in 7x64 it will be a model 21 or 22.
So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
ZG47.
Yep, BRNO (CZ) ZG47 if you want a beautiful commercial small ring Mauser. Mine is a 7x64 - close enough to 270w or 280rem
ZG47 is large ring, if you have a small ring in 7x64 it will be a model 21 or 22.
And it is Brno, not CZ for 21,22,ZG47.
Thanks I thought they described the ZG as small ring as well. Anyway I mine is a ZG47 - I’d have to open the safe and check the date but memory is its @ 1957 on the action.
And yes I know its a BRNO but some younger folks may not know who Brno are but know who CZ is. I know its a different company but the lineage is there.
I am tired mate, I am not at my most personable at this point.
So far as I am concerned, what you have there is the end-all and do-all in it's class, I have three 21's in 7x64 and am well pleased with the cartridge
My brother has a 1956 ZG47 in 270 and it is a very nice piece of equipment.
If I didn't have a just about perfect commercial FN Mauser actioned .270 in a Mountain rifle style that I really love hunting with, I would find a nice Pre 64 270 Featherweight and settle on that for the rest of my deer hunting days... I could also be happy with a Remington 700 Early Mountain rifle , especially if I could find one in stainless with a nice wood stock on it. The later Win 70 Classic featherweights are also very classy in stainless/wood and I have heard they shoot fine, but don't have any experience with one yet....
Always like the looks of the Sako and feel of the actions, but they are always heavier than I think they need to be and my old gunsmith used to bad mouth them also for various reasons..
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Yes, they sure are and they are getting harder to find (it seems). You know JOC would have it no other way, or maybe he'd be using a Tikka T3X lite stainless by now. Who knows? Nice picture though buddy.. 55,56 or 57 I'm assuming..
I think it is a 55 BSA. The funny part is I have a T3X SuperLite with a McMillan Sako Classic EDGE in 270 that shoots AMAZING, but I believe it is going down the road when I find a buyer. I will never use it if I am picking between it and my Featherweight. I built the Tikka to be a lighter rifle, but once I got the P64 Featherweight 06 shooting, I barely touched the Tikka. It's ashame since it slings 150 Partitions, AB's and Bergers just a tick under 3000 with some of the best accuracy I've had yet, but again, it ain't my 270 Featherweight, so it sits.....
i'd get either a ruger hawkeye standard wood/blue or a win model 70 supergrade. I did have such a super grade, in 270win, but gave it to one of my grandsons 2 years ago. he's 11 now and loves the rifle.
Did it have the safety cutout that looked like a retarded has a temper tantrum with an ice auger?
The two forbes 20b I seen weighed just about the same as a t3 superlite. 5lb 8oz or so and didn't Shoot great either.
LOL, not that I noticed, but since I wasn't in the market I didn't look that closely. I was tempted because the few I've been around shot very, very well.
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LOL, not that I noticed, but since I wasn't in the market I didn't look that closely. I was tempted because the few I've been around shot very, very well.
Its pretty simple at this point for me and 15% of the left hand population. You get what is available because you have very few choices, and good luck finding anything and you might need to go custom.
Ive got a stainless Ruger Hawkeye 270 im going to try out and its what i own so there it is. Im not a Tikka person but really Sako and Tikka have perhaps the most selection for us lefty folks so id be tempted if needed to purchase one.
As much as I love my Tikkas. My tc venture in 270 is a tack driver and others have had the same experience. Also probably 1/3 of the price as demand for TC isn’t there vs Tikka
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
LOL, not that I noticed, but since I wasn't in the market I didn't look that closely. I was tempted because the few I've been around shot very, very well.
Do you recall if it was a jeweled or fluted bolt?
Fluted bolt with tan stock. I checked the stock area around the safety and it certainly could have been done better.
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As much as I love my Tikkas. My tc venture in 270 is a tack driver and others have had the same experience. Also probably 1/3 of the price as demand for TC isn’t there vs Tikka
I agree with Dre. I have a bunch of Tikka’s now and love everyone of them. With that said the TC Venture for the money is damn hard to beat. I have had a few of them over the past few years and they have all been 1/2 moa guns with factory ammo or handloads. The only downfall has been their triggers, but I have read they fixed this with the new venture 2 models
A 1950's-era JC Higgins model 50 or 51 (FN "Mauser 98") in 270 Win. Timney trigger, Bell & Carlson Medalist stock, Maybe put a 3-position safety or Buehler-style on it. I have this set up in 30-06. Love it
A 1950's-era JC Higgins model 50 or 51 (FN "Mauser 98") in 270 Win. Timney trigger, Bell & Carlson Medalist stock, Maybe put a 3-position safety or Buehler-style on it.
Check out the Wildcat Composites Mauser 98 stock. It's a lot nicer than the B&C and lighter. They offer 2 styles. The Mauser 98 is the nicer of the two.
One of the first rifles I ever bought was a 700 in .270 Winchester. Still have it and it has accounted for many deer. That being said I love the FW 70s, but just bought a Christensen Arms Mesa in another Campfire favorite, 6.5 CM and will be hard pressed to buy another hunting rifle not being a Christensen Arms of some model. I think they chamber the .270 Winchester.
My personal recommendation would be that if you can find an older Remington 700, I’d go that route, but prices have been going a little wacko of late. I have several R700s and I’ve never had an issue. My .270 Win is a R700 CDL, and I’ve killed more deer with it than any of my other rifles.
Failing that, and dependent on your budget, I’d say my next choice would be a Winchester M70 featherweight or super grade.
Now that the future of big green is up in the air, I might have to switch to Winchesters...
Third choice is Kimber. But again, pricey.
I’ve been burned by Ruger’s, so I can’t recommend them a bit. Accuracy is broad side of a barn at 100 yards, so buyer be ware.
Depending on budget, I'd buy a Savage because they shoot really well and have great triggers or a pair of used Win Model Classics and keep the one that shoots 130 grn Partitions best
My budget is for factory offerings, no customs. I have a tikka in 22-250 and a win featherweight in 7mm-08 already. So I am familiar with them. I like them both.
Yesterday I looked at a bergara - isn't is just a remington action? And a used winchester model 70 shadow - the shadow was obviously hunted but reasonably priced...I almost walked out with it but wanted to look around some more first, and here some more of your guys offerings.
LeakyWaders: Now that you have clarified that the obvious answer is to seek out a used but like new Remington 700 in 270 Winchester! Accuracy and reliability virtually guaranteed. Been there done that. Best of luck to you with whichever you choose. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Bought a 270 Win for Daughter #1. It was a used but very nice Rem M700 BDL, made back in the 80's when Remington was still turning out great rifles. It proved to be an excellent shooter. A lefty, since she is.
If I was to find a Ruger MKII in the boat-paddle stock I'd have a hard time walking away. But would unless the price was stupid low..
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
Been pretty happy with my M70FW over the years - put new glass on it three or four years ago - I can see again!
I like the one-piece scope mount. I went that way on a Mauser Sporter. Very stable on questionable surfaces. My Mauser had spots where they removed German army stamps.
Yesterday I looked at a bergara - isn't is just a remington action?
The Bergara action is VERY similar to the Remington 700 action, but with some upgrades (like the side bolt release). The action footprint is nearly identical.
One nice thing about it is that is you ever want to upgrade the stock, trigger, bottom metal, etc. there are many options available to you.
After owning about a dozen 270s over the years I finally landed on a Winchester 70 Featherweight Winlite with the blind magazine. It is near perfection in a hunting rifle in my opinion. One ragged hole accurate, excellent trigger, extremely well balanced and relatively lightweight. Topped with a Zeiss Conquest 2.5-8x32 it is my go to rifle.
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Having three to choose from at the moment I would pick the lightest which is an early TC Encore, the 24 inch barrel and a comou synthetic factory stock. Topped with 2-6 B&L variable it shoots really well. Second is a 270 on a Mauser action, dirty bird and all, painted two tone and topped with a 3-9x40 Bushnell Elite. I also have a Ruger 77 Tanger topped with a Vortex 3-9x40. All fine shooters better than MOA. A reasonable non loony would say a guy only needs one 270..........
Just an FYI, but Buds Gun Shop in Sevierville Tn had a used Remington 700 CDL 270 stainless fluted in the rack today for $999. Has a box with it also per the tag on gun. It was an extremely nice rifle.
I did not see any post recommending the Marlin MR7 . . . I have a MR7 in .270 (my only one) and .30-06. They are very handsome rifle and of the same quality of a Remington 700 or a Winchester Mod 70. The were discontinued due to some legal pressure from Remington and Winchester for patent infringement, because the purloined designs from Remington, Winchester and Browning.
Here is one that sold last Christmas for $720 with 52 bids. Lots of nice photos.
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I did not see any post recommending the Marlin MR7 . . . I have a MR7 in .270 (my only one) and .30-06. They are very handsome rifle and of the same quality of a Remington 700 or a Winchester Mod 70. The were discontinued due to some legal pressure from Remington and Winchester for patent infringement, because the purloined designs from Remington, Winchester and Browning.
Here is one that sold last Christmas for $720 with 52 bids. Lots of nice photos.
I would find a used Steyr Mannlicher Model M Professional and be content. I have owned several and everyone of them shot under a 1/2” with at least one factory load
270 and win md 70 are synonymous I don’t care if you shoot 4 inch groups with it, it’s still the best 270 you can buy. Jack o told me himself many moons ago
270 and win md 70 are synonymous I don’t care if you shoot 4 inch groups with it, it’s still the best 270 you can buy. Jack o told me himself many moons ago
With a couple each 7x57 and 7mm Weatherby rifles, a .270 is of little utility to me. So my short answer is None.
That's about where I am. 7mm's in several chamberings then .30 then .338 so there is nothing to offer in that caliber. They just don't make animals that cut off with one cartridge and then apply to the next caliber downwards.
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Probably a Dakota m10. A .270 is a mild enough recoiling chambering to go well in a lighter wight rifle. As I’ve gotten older, I’m finding that I don’t like a lot of recoil or need a bunch of cartridges in a magazine to get the job done. A longer barrel on that m10 while still being a usable size would wring everything there is out of a .270 cartridge.
My other auto is a .45
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I had a Savage 116 Weather Warrior with Accu stock and trigger that my wife and her brother bought for me when my .30-06 was in the shop for an extended stay. It was unbelievably accurate and shot almost every bullet into sub MOA groups. I had willed it to my brother in law because he liked it. I acquired a .30-06 Weatherby Vanguard 2 SS that shot about as well so I went ahead and gave the .270 to my brother in law. The other night we found 6 hogs rooting the pasture and he got 4 with 5 shots at over 200 yards. 3 were on the move after he shot the first one. He ran out of ammo and I shot a 5th one, so 1 survivor got away. Not too shabby for bolt rifles in the dark. If I were buying a .270W it would be a SS with synthetic stock Savage or Vanguard 2. I like wood and blue but I keep a rifle with me at all times for hog, dog, and coyote control and Stainless/Synthetic is a better choice for careless gun owners.
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In fact, put a WTB ad in the classifieds for a buddy of mine doing exactly that - Kimber MT in 270.
I had one several years ago and really liked it. When it was stolen, I replaced it with a 280 AI mainly because I have a soft spot of the 0.284 caliber and the 280 cartridge in particular.
Christensen Arms Ridgeline. Chambered in 270 WCF. I will mount a Leupold VH6. Mine shot like I expected. The one rifle in my safe that I would call, "money in the bank".
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I am in the process of trying to find a 270. At the top of my list is a Remington 700 KS stainless or a Kimber Montana. I need to sell my Remington 700 7 SAUM stainless.
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I have a Model 70 Classis SS in 270, which I love. However, I have to say that the rifle I was most impressed with was a Savage stainless-steel bolt action with a muzzle brake that you could close or open with a simple twist (don't remember the model # but I bought it for my new SIL in 2005/2006 timeframe). I shot 6 or 7 factory loads (3-shot groups at 100 years) and the only 1 that was over an inch grouping was the old Hornady light magnum ammo. The trigger on that rifle was smooth and light. In retrospect I should of kept it for myself.
I've got a wonderful old model 700 in .270 that's been in service since the late 60's...it doesn't need replacing.
But, if I where in the market for new, I'd be all over a Kimber Montana or Hunter model.... I'd send it off to PacNor for a new SS tube twisted 1/8 or so to take advantage of the new wave of longer high bc bullets....
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I've got a wonderful old model 700 in .270 that's been in service since the late 60's...it doesn't need replacing.
But, if I where in the market for new, I'd be all over a Kimber Montana or Hunter model.... I'd send it off to PacNor for a new SS tube twisted 1/8 or so to take advantage of the new wave of longer high bc bullets....
Been contemplatin' that very thing w/ my old .270 WCF BDL.
I've got a wonderful old model 700 in .270 that's been in service since the late 60's...it doesn't need replacing.
But, if I where in the market for new, I'd be all over a Kimber Montana or Hunter model.... I'd send it off to PacNor for a new SS tube twisted 1/8 or so to take advantage of the new wave of longer high bc bullets....
Been contemplatin' that very thing w/ my old .270 WCF BDL.
GR
The next 270 I build or barrel I replace will be with a faster twist also.
I've got a wonderful old model 700 in .270 that's been in service since the late 60's...it doesn't need replacing.
But, if I where in the market for new, I'd be all over a Kimber Montana or Hunter model.... I'd send it off to PacNor for a new SS tube twisted 1/8 or so to take advantage of the new wave of longer high bc bullets....
Been contemplatin' that very thing w/ my old .270 WCF BDL.
GR
The next 270 I build or barrel I replace will be with a faster twist also.
And the M700 magazine will allow you to throat the Bbl long enough to seat those high BC bullets like they were 140 gr.'s.
Speaking of 270’s I’ve had my eye on a 1957 model 70 in about 90% or better condition. The problem is that it has a few spots of pitting, one the size of your pinky by the end of the barrel and a couple of other spots that not nearly as bad. It’s a featherweight and I’d really appreciate any thoughts as to the value. Pre 64 model 70’s are not my strong suit. The thing sure feels good when you pull it up.
So, I know the Campfire really loves the 270 winchester...so, if you were gonna buy a rifle in 270 win today, what would you get?
(I came across a good deal on 270 ammo and bought it, but don't have anything chambered in 270...so I may pass it off to a relative or just get a rifle for it.)
One that had .280 stamped on the barrel.
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I,m lucky I have 3 different one, A Vanguard S2, A 1952 Model 270, plan Jane, and A Sako A7, new. All are just a as accurate below a inch at a hundred yard,
is all I require. The Vanguard is a Stainless model, very reliable, a little heavy, with a great trigger, hold 6 shells. The model 70 is the cheapest model made it was a hand me down.
Still very accurate, a little heavy like the Vanguard. I like the controls on it better than the other 2 especially the safety. The Sako A7 is the Lightest of the three, and always produces
more speed from a given load than the other 2 usually 30 to 40 FPS. I line the 3 lug bolt, and the action is very smooth, the Vanguard is second smoothest. Not crazy about the Magazine
Hard to remove, of course they will not fall out. Hard to decide which I like most. Just about equal. I would also look at the all stainless Model 70.
One more thing, not that it matters but the bore and rifling on the Sako is far superior to the other 2 , the Model 70 is very good, but i do not know how many rounds went thru it.
The Vanguard has a very rough bore. I guess they are in a hurry when it come to Cutting the rifling.
That ain’t right. I have a decent stash of the 130’s and 150’s as well. Probably about 1/2 what you have pictured and man, they are still my favorite. I find my happy place when I can make a BBC hit to the same spot at 300 yards as a similar weight PT or AB.
I’ve yet to see anything knock elk flat like the 175’s out of my Mashburn. It made me a believer. I still remember driving down the mountain to tell Bob about it.
Man.... I’m still a little green with envy about that pile.
After owning about a dozen 270s over the years I finally landed on a Winchester 70 Featherweight Winlite with the blind magazine. It is near perfection in a hunting rifle in my opinion. One ragged hole accurate, excellent trigger, extremely well balanced and relatively lightweight. Topped with a Zeiss Conquest 2.5-8x32 it is my go to rifle.
Nice rig. I would like to try one of those Conquest 2.5x8x32s out.
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) I'd look for a good used one, any brand. Buying new, I'd go T3 on recommendation - never having owned one. My newly acquired 1985 Win70 fwt in 7X57 is (well, was, before the caribou hunt) quite nice, so maybe that as second choice new in 270.
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