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I am 55. All my life I have resisted the urge to buy a 270 Winchester. To heck with it. I am throwing in the towel. I figure a 270 is the one rifle I can continue to shoot into my 80s if I am fortunate to live that long (that or a 25-06). New production M70 Winchester will get the nod... still pondering whether to go walnut Featherweight, walnut Sporter or Bell & Carlson Extreme Weather. Any favorite setups out there for a .270?
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If you're going over to the dark side just buy one of each.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country."
Robert E. Lee
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Alot of guys here getting damn good results with their Extreme Weather 270's. If you are going to throw in the towell and get a good one that would be a good place to start. Stick with the lighter variation of the wood blued if you go that route (fwt). They shoot just as good as the sporters and weigh much less and handle better.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a new production featherweight in .270 and love it. I want to like the the extreme weather version but the stock seems so blocky to me. It's probably just my issue though.
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I have a new production featherweight in .270 and love it. I want to like the the extreme weather version but the stock seems so blocky to me. It's probably just my issue though. Definitely not just an issue you have with it. I always wanted an Extreme Weather but didn't care for the slick B&C on it so the first thing I did was put it in a micky compact edge: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/002-52.jpg) Huge difference all the way around. Better handling, lighter, better grip, and more aesthetically pleasing too. Well worth the upgrade.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hope I never throw in the towel.  Hope to die without owning one. 
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Hate to agree with JM...but there it is....
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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You guys are fn hilarious.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I won one in a raffle once, gave it to a kid that needed it.
When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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I agree with JM.
But for you a Ruger in 270 would be a good choice.
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I won one in a raffle once, gave it to a kid that needed it. Poor kid probably had to go and see a therapist.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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a few months back i purchased an fn super grade in 270 win. shoots several factory loads quite well. i've no complaints.
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Hope I never throw in the towel. Hope to die without owning one. Yeah, me 3. Pete
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which cannot be broken by woman.
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I won one in a raffle once, gave it to a kid that needed it. Poor kid probably had to go and see a therapist. I would accept a free 270. I could sell it and buy a new scope for my 30-06.
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I won one in a raffle once, gave it to a kid that needed it. Poor kid probably had to go and see a therapist. I would accept a free 270. I could sell it and buy a new scope for my 30-06. Winnie, I've always liked your style. Keep up the good work.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Don't you feel that you finally deserve a pre-'64 featherweight?
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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Wow...I can really feel the love in this thread!
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I won one in a raffle once, gave it to a kid that needed it. Poor kid probably had to go and see a therapist. He and his brother played ball for me and lost all their guns in a house fire. They are big .270 fans and I am not. I figured it was a win/win situation. I give them a gun and they can hunt again and I don't have to tell people I own a .270.
When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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Or maybe sell the 270 and buy a 223 AI action and work around that.
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With age comes widsom for most (Ingwe is one of the exceptions). Welcome to the better side of the fence Dogger.
Whatever a 7x57 can do a 270 can do better.
True fair chase is you in the woods buttnaked with nothing but your finger nails and teeth.
If you'e fixin' to put a hole in something, make it a hole to remember.
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