Finally Own a 270 Winchester…….

[ismith]

Let's hear the provenance of that purty thang? Do you have an affinity for lower fixed power optics?

It is a stock 1951 Winchester Model 70 with a custom stock built by Mike Conner, a student/apprentice of Dale Goens. Doing some research on him, he wasn't very well known but his work was top notch.

 

[ismith]

How are we not talking about the rifle? AAA/Exhibition grade wood, Pre64 action, Skip Line checkering, Shadowline cheekpiece, and while I can't be sure, I wanna bet that the grip cap is skeletonized, and maybe the butt plate too.
Artwork that Al Biesen would be proud of and Jack O.C. would be proud to own! Beautiful.

It has a Biesen butt plate and grip cap.

 

[Treeshark]

Rad rifle!

.270 is the only way I roll. 130 TTSX for me, no complaints.

 

[Hem]

Tikka T3
Shot the Hornady Custom up until Covid ammo shortage. Killed bulls, cows, mtn goat,Bigorn, deer.
Killed a cow last year with the Federal.
Bought the ELD-X this year to try.

 

[elkduds]

"The rifle, Senor, she will tell you what she likes." 130 gr. has been the standard for medium game, 140 is possibly better. I used 160 gr. NP in my .270 for elk.

 

[6mm Remington]

130 or 140 gr. Accubonds for everything. Use 130 or 140 gr. Ballistic tips for practice. You might find they shoot the same load as the Accubonds like and very close to same POI. Use those for coyotes and other varmints also.

 

[TradeGun.62]

Beautiful rifle, ismith. A fixed 4x would be a perfect addition. IMHO

 

[ismith]

Let's hear the provenance of that purty thang? Do you have an affinity for lower fixed power optics?

In this case I think a fixed power is appropriate. I think a Leopold M8 4x with a Lee dot would be nice. My favorite scope of all time is a Redfield 3x9 Widefield, for sentimental reasons.

 

[mtmuley]

In this case I think a fixed power is appropriate. I think a Leopold M8 4x with a Lee dot would be nice. My favorite scope of all time is a Redfield 3x9 Widefield, for sentimental reasons.

I have Weaver K9. mtmuley

 

[ismith]

A picture of the stock maker, from Jim Carmichael’s “Book of the Rifle”.

 

[EastTNHunter]

That’s purdy. 130s or 140s do great in .270 Win, especially accubonds

 

[406dn]

Beautiful rifle, it is certainly more handsome than my 50 year old Remington BDL in .270.

I've used 130 grain bullets of various sorts for everything. The bull elk I killed last fall was the first animal I've shot with a mono bullet, a Hornady GMX. It killed him very cleanly, with virtually no blood shot meat.

I had a Redfield Widefield in 4x on it for a long long time. The scope began to show its age. It now has a Leopold FXIII 6x42 scope on it.

Enjoy your new rifle.

 

[mtmuley]

Beautiful rifle, it is certainly more handsome than my 50 year old Remington BDL in .270.

While never a fan of the Model 70, I appreciate them for what they are. A 50 year old Remington BDL is a damn handsome rifle. mtmuley

 

[Rie Bread]

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While never a fan of the Model 70, I appreciate them for what they are. A 50 year old Remington BDL is a damn handsome rifle. mtmuley

Push Feed vs control feed?

The model 70 I have alas is a push feed but it’s grandpas gun so dosent really matter haha

 

[mtmuley]

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Push Feed vs control feed?

Not an issue. mtmuley

 

[ismith]

While never a fan of the Model 70, I appreciate them for what they are. A 50 year old Remington BDL is a damn handsome rifle. mtmuley

This 40 year old Remington Classic 30-06 was one of three my Dad received in trade for his restocked Model 70 270. It is the most valuable rifle I own sentimental value wise.

 

[mtmuley]

This 40 year old Remington Classic 30-06 was one of three my Dad received in trade for his restocked Model 70 270. It is the most valuable rifle I own sentimental value wise.

I have a 721 that was gifted to me by my Grandfather before I was born. Killed a pile of critters with it. Still have it. mtmuley

 

[BAKPAKR]

That stock is gorgeous. I would be half afraid to take it into the woods.

 

[ismith]

That stock is gorgeous. I would be half afraid to take it into the woods.

For what I paid for it, I wouldn't hesitate to stuff it in a saddle scabbard and strap it to a bronc.

 

[morley.tyler]

It has a Biesen butt plate and grip cap.

of course it does...