If you are a traditionalist buy a Winchester Model 70. I think that a custom Pre-64 action in a Biesen style stock pretty much defines the classic 270. I currently have a New Style claw feed that shoots extremely well.
I also have a Sako Finnlite in 270 that by virtue of it's shorter barrel and light weight make it a handier rifle. Also being stainless it's better for lousy weather.
My current favorite is a Beretta Mato. Classic style stock and claw feed it shoots superbly.
A Ruger No 1 would be neat if you like single shots.
A Dakota Model 10 would be even neater if you like single shots and can afford one.
There's tons of nice rifles in this caliber. About every one that I've ever shot shot very well. Since it's a bit of a "Classic" caliber I tend towards a more traditional style rifle (except the Finnlite) but you should just pick the one that fits you best and tickles your fantasy. Have fun........DJ
PS Why does "Rifleman"Z have his picture holding a Pistol!
Posts: 3976 | Location: Oklahoma,USA | Registered: 27 February 2004
I have a Fabriqie Nationale (FN pre Browning) commercial Mauser in .270 for $700 and you won't find a better rifle in that caliber and its priced right IMO..If interrested give me a call or email..
It is far better than any factory rifle on todays market, as is the pre 64 Win. in my opinnion..
Posts: 42348 | Location: Twin Falls, Idaho | Registered: 04 June 2000
I just had a trigger job done on my Remington 270 mountain rifle. I got about a 1 inch group at the range today with it. The best group I ever got before was about 1 1/4. I live near the mountains and I like it because it's about as light as carrying a 22 around all day.
Here are pictures of an FN that may be like what Ray has. These rifles have many features that you don't see today. They are not a lightweight but really shoot.
For the Money, Savage is probably going to be your best choice. I couldn't tell you how many articles I have seen latley that say they are the most accurate "out of the box" rifle.
Rem. 700 is a very accurate rifle too. I bought a Rem. 700 adl 270 win at Wal-Mart and it will shoot sub moa all day long. I believe it was around $375.
Good Luck!
Reloader
Posts: 4146 | Location: North Louisiana | Registered: 18 February 2004
Well, let me take some of the heat off the Savage fans. What is the groups thoughts on Brownings? I have an A-Bolt Medallion in 270 WSM and a White-Gold Medallion in 300WSM that I absolutely love. Had them both glass-bedded and triggers worked on at Brileys here in Houston. Guns shoot great and have been very reliable. I now step back and brace myself for the responses!
Ouch, I have not had any problems with the magazines and think my White-Gold Medallion with the octaganal barrel is a pretty damn good looking gun. But like all things in life, we also see things a little different.
How often should this bolt cleaning occur? I "think" I clean my rifles thoroughly after each session. I always remove the bolt and clean it. Is their another level of bolt disassembly that I am unaware of? I have put over 400 rounds through the 270WSM and it only seems to get better.
Quote: Try taking the bolt apart for a thorough cleaning on a Browning. You gunsmith needs the extra income for putting it back together for you.....DJ
Gentlemen
The mausers can be field repairable by people who are no more mechanically inclined than the average supermodel
RiflemanZ: I see you are in Wisconsin and have a Remington 7400 already! Are you perhaps contemplating a trip out west for Hunting on the high plains (more open country)? Well I bought (early last year) what may be THE perfect high plains Antelope/Mule Deer Rifle! It is a Remington 700 Senedero in caliber 270 Winchester! This Rifle has a 26" medium heavy barrel and a fiberglass stock. I mounted a Leupold variable scope on it and I did a trigger job on it! My first trip to the Rifle range after barrel break in produced these three consecutive five shot groups at 100 yards - .729", .541" and .611"! These groups were shot in a measured 4 - 5 MPH crosswind using Big Game Hunting bullets! Then I went Hunting! I did not mind carrying this relatively heavy Rifle at all. I used the new style padded Butler Creek sling (even with Harris Bi-pod attached to the Rifle) I did not fret over the weight! I killed an excellent Antelope with one shot at 380 yards with this rig late on the Antelope opening day. Then 3 weeks later I killed one of my best ever Mule Deer Bucks with this Rifle! Several days later I killed another Mule Deer (this time a doe) again with one shot for a friend of mine that wanted the meat. I have always admired the lethality of the 270 Winchester cartridge on Deer and Antlope and retired one wonderful pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in 270 after it had killed way more than its share of Big Game! I also have several other pre-64 Model 70's in 270 that are mint conditioned collectors pieces. One is a Supergrade model, one is a Featherweight Model and also a couple of standard Rifles! I agree with the above poster who declared that pre-64 Winchester Model 70's and savages should not be mentioned in the same sentence! No offense to anyone that owns or uses or admires savages just do not embarrass yourself and mention that in ANY way they are equal to a pre-64 Winchester Model 70! They are not! By the way I consider the pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters as being just about the safest Hunting Rifle ever made. Safety is always a concern to me. We can talk about the various safety features of the old Model 70's another time but I think its worth mentioning here. You would be lucky to find a pre- 64 Model 70 in 270 for $600.00 that is in any condition at all. The last one I bought was a mint condition Featherweight (this Rifle was virtually in perfect - as new condition) and I felt happy to add it to my collection for $900.00. This was about 7 years ago. A good condition old Model 70 standard Rifle in 270 with an excellent bore will go for $700.00 or maybe more! Back to the Remington Sendero - I highly recommend that you try one of these if the Hunting of high plains western Big Game is in your future! Used and taken careful care of you will have a better investment with the Remington 700 than with ANY Savage made in the last 50 years. I paid $550.00 for my Sendero last year. It was new unfired but was bought second hand. I am guessing that if you wheeled and dealed you could find one for $600.00 from a store or small FFL dealer. Long live Remington! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Posts: 3067 | Location: South West Montana | Registered: 20 August 2002
Thanks, for the info varmintguy!I drove to vegas last summer and loved the open country and mountains.I'll take a look at the sendero!thanks again!I do want to hunt BEAR real bad!
Posts: 415 | Location: Milwaukee WI USA | Registered: 07 April 2002
If I were buying a new factory .270 win, I would start with either the Rem M700 Mt. Rifle or the Win M70 Featherweight. If I wanted to spend a few less $$, I would look at the Rem 700 ADL or the Tikka T3. If I wanted to spend a few more $$$, I would look at the Rem 700 TI or Weatherby SPGM.
Good Luck,
Lou
Posts: 333 | Location: Dallas, TX, USA | Registered: 15 January 2001
Redneck, Hell I don't care if anyone here buys my FN, the going price on GunsAmerica is $950 for them and I'll sell the rifle, so why get in an uproar...
Personally, I don't think Savage has made anything but pure junk since they dumped the fine old Mod 99....If you knew as much as you claim about guns, you would certainly know that.. All stampings and cheap wood, everything damn thing about them is cheap IMO, some shoot and that's good, but lots of folks like a better made tool and for those that don't then the Savage is fine, they are made for that market, it depends on what you require in a rifle, end of story..just for the record.
Posts: 42348 | Location: Twin Falls, Idaho | Registered: 04 June 2000
Hogfan, I had a couple A-Bolts and they were good rifles but the Sleeved bolt that you can't take apart annoyed me. Maybe like Johann I'm just used to Mausers and other rifles that are easily taken apart in detail for Maintenance. Probably 98 out of a 100 rifle owners wouldn't let this bother them but me it did, others?........DJ
Posts: 3976 | Location: Oklahoma,USA | Registered: 27 February 2004
