buying new .270

[kidoggy]

ok, I have decided, the time has come to hand down my trusty old companion(win .270 sporter) and I am going to buy a new .270 . after looking around ,I have decided to go with one of two choices.
either the browning x-bolt stainless stalker
or the winchester extreme weather stainless

I like both but am leaning towards the winchester. I like the three position safety .plus I have owned winchesters and like them but never owned a browning.though I have often considered it. they are fairly comparable in cost so that is not really a factor. and .270 is pretty much set in stone for caliber as I have more then enough rounds to last my lifetime.

any plus or negative opinions from anyone on the two?
also any opinions on 22"vs 24" barrel. I seldom shoot farther the 100 yards and max is about 400. so ,would that two inches , make much of a difference?I believe my sporter has 24 but as I age I find lighter is a consideration also.lol.

this will very likely be the last rifle I buy

 

[gonhunting247]

The Winchester Model 70 w/22 inch barrel would be my choice, but just because the Model 70 bolt and safety are so natural for me, as well as the narrow stock just feels right. I'm probably bias though, since a 30.06 model 70 w/22" barrel was handed down to me at age 12. The 22" barrel has a nice point and swing especially for the country I grew up hunting. That's just whats comfortable for me though, has nothing to do with real data.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Why a new one? Anything wrong with the old one....still shooting good groups?

If the old one still shoots great and you just want a new rifle, I surely would opt for a different caliber. I have a sporterized 03 Springfield that I've had since I was 12 (over 60 years), it still shoots great and it was built in 1927! My other rifles are different calibers. Buying a different caliber opens up a totally different set of options.

Just sayin.........

 

[Tim McCoy]

Both are great choices. For a 400 max, 22" vs 24" barrel will not make a noticeable difference in the field IMO. That 2", depending on the gun and source, will probably cost you somewhere around 50-100 fps. Both my Tikka's in 270 are right at 22.5", longest shot with one of those was right at 380. They work great. So for me, I'd choose the one I liked best without regard to barrel length between the two.

 

[kidoggy]

Why a new one? Anything wrong with the old one....still shooting good groups?

If the old one still shoots great and you just want a new rifle, I surely would opt for a different caliber. I have a sporterized 03 Springfield that I've had since I was 12 (over 60 years), it still shoots great and it was built in 1927! My other rifles are different calibers. Buying a different caliber opens up a totally different set of options.

Just sayin.........

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absolutely nothing wrong with old one. it is simply to be gifted down a couple generations. to one that needs it more then I.by doing so, I get excuse to go rifle shopping.lol.

 

[RANGER619]

I have the Winchester Extreme Weather and really like it. This was my first Winchester having always owned Remington 700"s. I would buy it again.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

absolutely nothing wrong with old one. it is simply to be gifted down a couple generations. to one that needs it more then I.by doing so, I get excuse to go rifle shopping.lol.

That my friend is the best idea yet. Everything makes sense .

 

[hoshour]

The Winchester has a great reputation and I know gunsmiths like the design. If I'm not mistaken, the Model 70 in .270 was Jack O'Connor's favorite gun.

I like Savage, great trigger and accurate right out of the box. I like the Lightweight Hunter model in 6.5 Creedmoor. It's only 5.65 lbs and you will thank yourself at the end of a long day.

 

[ivorytip]

I love my win .270, love it. but like houshour said, that 6.5 creedmoor is one sweet rifle. I'm eyeballing that my self.

 

[Musket Man]

What you really want is a nice original pre 64 model 70!!!!!

 

[ivorytip]

What you really want is a nice original pre 64 model 70!!!!!

nothing better other than heavy that gun rocks.

 

[sneakypete]

I have a extreme weather model 70 in 7mm. Best gun I own!

 

[rjroberts15]

I have an extreme weather in 270. It's my favorite rifle. I go thru alot of tall brush while hunting, so the 22" barrel is ideal for me.
I would definitely recommend one.

 

[HuskyMusky]

Sako A7

Tikka T3 lite stainless

Browning over Winchester.

270 is fine with a 22 inch,

possibly consider the 280 rem AI...?

 

[Bonecollector]

If I'm not mistaken, the Model 70 in .270 was Jack O'Connor's favorite gun.

You are correct. As well as my Father in-law.

 

[kidoggy]

What you really want is a nice original pre 64 model 70!!!!!

yeah,. I had one once, in 3006. lol. handed it down also, I really need to get that out of my system.

Ivory is correct it was a heavy gun. back then I didn't much care though

 

[kidoggy]

Sako A7

Tikka T3 lite stainless

Browning over Winchester.

270 is fine with a 22 inch,

possibly consider the 280 rem AI...?

thanks husky. any particular reason you like the browning over the win?
no,this one will be .270

 

[kidoggy]

I have an extreme weather in 270. It's my favorite rifle. I go thru alot of tall brush while hunting, so the 22" barrel is ideal for me.
I would definitely recommend one.

yeah ,I'm thinking 22 inch also. it can get pretty thick here. well it was, anyway. afore all the fires burned our mountains down ,couple years ago.

I've always been a winchester fan but that browning is calling to me lol. maybe I better get both???

 

[HuskyMusky]

thanks husky. any particular reason you like the browning over the win?
no,this one will be .270

push feed vs. controlled feed.
I'm sure you can make accurate controlled feed rifles... but it seems harder to do from what I've gathered.

I do plan to get a controlled feed in 375 H&H one of these years.... wish winchester would chamber this round in a stainless/synthetic setup, may end up just ordering a montana rifles etc...


I like the shorter bolt throw of the browning 60 degrees vs 90...and sako and weatherby, etc...

I've also had 2 brownings and both shot great, a bolt and BAR.

I have a BAR in 270, and it shoots lights out, but it's a semi auto and heavy, I've thought about getting a lightweight setup bolt action in 270, but no need for one for my next rifle, but my short list is the sako a7 and tikka t3 lite... 5 shot MOA guarantee with the sako, 3 shot MOA guarantee with the tikka...

I don't have much experience with the newer Winchesters though they do appear to be nice. Of course go with your gut, what feels best to you.

 

[kidoggy]

welp , pulled the trigger and ordered a mod 70 . should be in in a week or so.in the end I just couldn't leave winchester.

who knows ,maybe in a year or two I'LL GO BROWNING IN A VARMINT CALIBER.