The Model 70 .270 Winchester Rifle - See it, load for it, and shoot it!

No combination of rifle and cartridge has a more storied history in American lore than the Winchester Model 70 chambered in the flat shooting, hard hitting, easy recoiling .270 Winchester. Popularized by the late Outdoor Life writer Jack O'Connor, this combination of both rifle and cartridge are as sought after today as they were four generations ago for good reason; it looks beautiful, shoots great, and brings home the game. Take a look at this latest version made by FN Herstal that, with its epoxy bedding and free floated barrel is actually more accurate than the venerable and highly collectible Pre-'64. Then, we'll quickly load some ammo for it and take it to the range for some shooting fun!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

My model 70 in .270 once lived in Maine and belonged to my big brother Ed...We lost Ed in a Kayaking accident off the coast of Maine in 2016...The rifle is a Classic Sporter LH built in the mid 90's...He loved that rifle as much as anyone could love a thing built of wood and steel. The rifle now lives with me in Montana and each time I take it to the field, I am reminded of Ed, his love for the outdoors and the rifle I hold in my hands...woods

[@jamesriggs6210]

Don't ever lose that feeling.

[@Chainmanc]

The Legacy lives on!

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

Sorry for your loss brother, I lost my wife to cancer , it all hurts read. John 5:28-29 it helped me 😊. PS the very best to you and your family

[@benedictorodriguez2083]

Sorry for your lost, I lost a brother too; I have a Model 70 too built in 1945 in very good condition.

[@michaelyoung3175]

Sorry for your loss brother..

[@nickmorris1910]

I wish our new generations of humans were as well put together as this man. Regardless of what this man is talking about, you can tell he has lived an honorable life. We need more of you sir!

[@yourhappy5343]

Yeah I wish younger folk just knew about guns just like him

[@tomalophicon]

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[@JackMeoff4evr]

As a 23 year old on 2024, I may cuss a bit but I hold the same wishes. It seems my generation is generally made of savages and factions of goons who are enamored with this that and the third. It’s insane.

[@bobbybalogne2565]

You’re comparing an old man with a lifetime of experience vs children, people get wiser as they age, so ofc children will act “less put together”.

[@mikewelshans5814]

The .270 Winchester in a Winchester model 70 is the king of the hill

[@guybaker7162]

jack o connor was right all along. the 270 win. is one of the best.

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

A few years ago I finally picked 1 up in a H&R single shot. Out of all the guns I have, did not have a chance to hunt with it yet.

[@adamwiech4874]

I grew up reading all of jack o'connors books and articles now I'm older and I own numerous .270's and 4 model 70's and it's hands down my favorite caliber,my next to add is a jack oconnor commemorative model 70 in .270

[@khoov48]

.270win has always been a family favorite for my family and I grew into it myself.. I started out with a howa 1500 youth model .243win and had bad luck with it! - I don't blame the caliber, I think it was a mixture of many things to create a disaster. (Poor marksmanship, poor trigger, wasn't paired up with the right load for the best accuracy) Now I've grown much since then, I used a 90s Winchester M70 ranger model in .270win with absolute great results! Went to a marlin 336 in 30/30win and I also fell in love with it, great results! Even tinkered with a 7.62x39 Ruger American ranch rifle with astounding results. But my go to rifle now is the Ruger M77 Hawkeye, it's a modern day model 70 and I love it. Keeping that family favorite going, true control round feed and jumps over the rim if you chamber a single round. Absolutely love that rifle in the .270win. Winchester Model 70s are spectacular too!

[@nmelkhunter1]

Spot on Sir, spot on!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Grew up when Jack O'Conner was the top dog but I don't really care about his writing. I have a 270win because it works, has common easy to find components and I got a smoking deal on 27pwin brass and bullets and picked up a Ruger Hawkeye to shoot it out of. Nothing mythical or magical to me, just a tool that does a job.

[@rogercansler3709]

My first "by my self" deer hunt, was with my grandfathers 270 back in the mid 60s as a 12 yr old. I carried it for years after his passing. Shot my share of deer with it. My 3 sons and daughter have all hunted with it, added their own successes. Now my grandson is in line to carry it. Lots of stories, lots of great times, lots. Not new anymore, neither am I, but the rifle just gets better.

[@joehalligan7497]

👍🏻 That’s what it’s all about!

[@tylarhaugan7908]

Thats fantastic. My step brothers kid is getting that same thing but in 20 inch 243. I am so pumped for that kid to kill his first deer. Ill probably build him a 22 inch 270 with 1 in 8 twist for 165 accubond for a great 400 yard elk cartridge.

[@rogercansler3709]

​@Jerry Davis Yes, In fact I am. Funny thing about a rifle, took a late summer walk with it over the farm a week ago checking on sons deer plots and reminiscing. Just the two of us. Amazing how an inanimate object of wood and steel can stir the memories. Find that I'm now at the age of trying to figure out who to pass it on to myself. Thinking a newborn grandson will be the recipient, I may never get the chance to hunt with him, but maybe he can take me hunting some day.

[@finallyfriday.]

It's the old guns. It's the old calibers. Forget this SEAL Team 6 tactical crap in these new fangled calibers. Nothing has topped what we had pre WW2 (wildcats included, of course)

[@SierraBravo347]

It's refreshing to see a gun channel that ISN'T all about "tactical" rifles. Shooting isn't all about "self protection" and combat. You are Highly Knowledgeable in regards to ballistics obviously, and understand the science and mechanics of precision shooting. Thank you for Your time and knowledge.

[@jaybailleaux630]

My first deer was taken with a 270 Remington 700 on a day lease in Junction Texas back in 1974. Used my hand loads. 130gr Hornady and a healthy load of IMR 4350. Cut a few jack rabbits into on that trip . I've had good luck getting accuracy out of 270 rifles. I do have to say the 270 is the most accurate of big game Cartridge, only got better accuracy out of 22 centerfires. I know may hunters claim the 308 and 300 Win mag are the most accurate hunting Cartridges but that has not been my personal experience. The 270 will always be magical to me.

[@TELEFUNKENU47458]

Pay attention and learn boys, This is what a real man looks like. Once you've outgrown all that tacticool stuff and start to appreciate beautiful classic firearms and shooting for the love of the sport, this is the kind of man you want to grow up to be. Thank you for the informative videos. All the old shooters I used to know have passed on sadly. I used to hang out at Morrisons gun shop in Bangor and listen to real shooters like you. I miss them all. Thanks again sir, and God bless!

[@joelachowski2626]

Spot on.....

[@leonardmorgan359]

There’s nothing more entertaining than to watch this man talk guns calibers ammo whatever much appreciated video and information

[@benedictorodriguez2083]

Hi, I have a Winchester Model 70 .270 Caliber Pre-64 in very good condicion, it was made in 1945 and I like very much, And it works very good. Congratulations for your Rifle from Chihuahua City, Chihuahua State, Mexico.

[@GunBlue490]

You have a very classic, and highly valued rifle! Thank you.

[@Corn_fed]

Model 70 in .270 was my first big game rifle. Love it and haven’t looked back.

[@plugesk]

The model 70 has been and always will be my favorite rifle. I have a model 70 carbine in 270 that i bought off my father in law almost 40 years ago. I lined it up and then never fired another shot thru it. But my dad claimed it as his deer rifle. And in those 40 years he dropped more deer than i can count. Even tho it sits in my gun cabinet it will forever be "dads rifle". Love you dad,thanks for all the memories.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

The action on a pre64 is very strong, but im sorry a Tikka will outshoot a Model 70 any day theres is without modifying it. I get the nostalgia, and like i said the Pre64 Model 70 action is as good as it gets. But theres more to an accurate rifle than a strong action

[@mattd8411]

He's been there done that. I'm 28 and I could go back and save myself so much if I knew what little I've learned now. I love hearing older wiser men talk about their life lessons and what they learned. We can save ourselves so much by listening more than we speak.

[@robertboreman7672]

His knowledge of rifles and ammunition is simply amazing !. The 270 win. is my favorite cartridge also.

[@mattd8411]

@Jerry Davis jack of all trades master of none lol. I try learn little here there it don't stick like I wish lol.

[@williamwadejr5302]

I did a elk hunt last month and took a Remington Mountain rifle in 30.06. It shot just as good as my model 70 and was lighter so it went. Then distances I encountered in Colorado were like nothing I have seen before. I hunt in Georgia and Michigan with a variety of calibers and they will all get the job done. The West is different there you need a flat shooting rifle and I’m going .270. It does everything I need with less powder and less recoil than the 300 Win Mag and shoots flatter than my 30.06. I subscribed to you a while back and the information that you give out is by far the most beneficial to me. Thank you.

[@Big-Neil]

I have a Sako 85 in 270 Win with a moderator on and I run Fedral 130g through it. It is a superb cartridge, accurate, flat trajectory and hard hitting. More than enough for any game in Britain and Europe. I could go to an old British equivelant (which would be nostalgic and supporting my home) but because the 270 win is so prevelant in America it makes it more cost effective here. Thank you, from a grateful English man.

[@BlueTJay]

I have the same in Classic!

[@apoint5film743]

I shoot an old BSA Majestic Featherweight in 270, no bipod, no moderator, great for the hills.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@ Neil Crump: The shooting world owes Britain a great deal, thanks to two cartridges alone: .303 British, and .375 H&H magnum. There are something like five main family trees from which most center-fire rifle cartridges in the world today derive, and the 375 H&H is one of those five. The .303 British is a bit more of a dead-end but enormously influential owing to its century or more of service in the vast reaches of Britain's empire. The .270 of course derives from the 30-06, itself an indirect off-shoot of the 7x57 Mauser. The 30-06 being another one of those main five branches of the evolutionary tree. Jack O'Connor, the late FA and outdoors writer who did so much to popularize the .270, also loved the 30-06. Hard not to since they're brothers.

[@Gaumik-c2l]

I also own a Sako 85 Hunter Stainless chambered in 30-06 Springfield and a Sako 85 Finnlight chambered in 300 win mag, great rifles 💯 💥💥

[@paintedwarrior516]

Bought a Remington model 700 BDL 7MM Mag years ago. Feel like I got super lucky because the rifle is accurate right out of the box. Fits me perfect, has a inexpensive Tasco World class 3-9, was only $100

[@billaheimer3147]

Last year I purchased a pre 64 in 270. Date of manufacture 1948. Gunblue I watched your action bedding video like 3 times. Followed the process to a T. Using the Devcon H10110A. Mounted a Leupold 3.5X10. I have a picture of yesterday’s target. 3 rounds literally in the same hole at 100 yds. First time I’ve ever had a rifle that accurate. It outperforms my 80s vi rage Remington custom shop gun in 243.

[@johngetz8585]

Shot mine today..!! Mine is a 1952 std weight..270..with a Leupold 1.5x5...! The 24" barrel is optimal. 3# trigger. With 130, 140 and 150 grain bullets it is sooo tough to beat. ( I even shot a few 180 grain Barnes originals..! Kind of a WDM Bell looking affair when loaded..lol). The 140 Hornady spire point BT is an exemplory deer harvester. 34 years with this rig. Driven over an Oehler at 2860 with H4831sc. A moderate load and I use it in the Penna woods. 50-150 yrds. SUPERBLY ACCURATE. . I'm a true turnbolt afficionado...this old warhorse reigns supreme with me. Many thx for this video. Cheers..!!

[@nicholassteel5529]

Highly professional and informative! Thank you. Love your calm attitude. There is nothing worse than highly strung fast talking whippersnappers trying to tell you something. You are a joy to watch. ✌️👍

[@wdtaut5650]

I don't care for the .270 and I don't expect to ever own a Model 70. I am _really_ glad I watched this video. I learned so much. Does any other KZbinr dispense so much information so casually?

[@honestguy6345]

During the current time of panic buying and general firearm scarcity, I am glad you were able to acquire a rifle that you always wanted....lucky you sir

[@rogerd.miller1095]

The pre-1964 Model 70 in .270 is the greatest open range hunting rifle ever.

[@tomhairston9557]

Amen Brother!!

[@ULFISHGETTER]

Incorrect. The Remington model 700 7mm is way better.

[@leifhoklin2681]

Yeah, how can you argue one way or the other? Functionally, they both do the same things. As for me, I’ll take a .270 over a 7mm mag every day of the week and twice on Sundays. The performance gain you get with the 7mm mag is not enough to make a difference, or to put up with the major recoil increase. As for which rifle…no question, give me a model 70. Btw, if it’s not raining, I’m hunting with a 1953 model 70 sporter in .270. If it’s wet, I hunt with a Ruger American .243. I’d love to pick up an older 700 CDL someday, preferably in either .270 or .30-06. However, I wouldn’t touch a Remington made within the last 25 years. Talk about crap.

[@ULFISHGETTER]

@@leifhoklin2681 I have a 1989 manufactured 700 30-06. I’ve never even hunted with it. It only has one small scratch from storage.

[@joshlower1]

winchester has brought back the pre 64 action in all there new rifles.

[@carterthiessen2664]

I borrowed my 6.5 creedmoor to a friend, he shot a large whitetail doe today at 350 yards. It performed admirably, however when I did the calculations I quickly realized that my 270 had much better trajectory at this distance. In fact, the 6.5 only passed the 270 for flatness in trajectory was past 500 yards, well beyond the range anyone should be lobbing bullets at God's beautiful animals. In my opinion the 270 winchester is unparalleled for taking deer sized game at longer ranges

[@mattd8411]

Agree I shot a buck with a 6.5 at 120 yards. It entered behind the shoulder and exited the spine. Needless to say the deer didn't have a fast death and I've really beat my self up over it. I believe my next rifle will be a 270 or 30 06 possible 308. I've heard similar problems with the 6.5 and just wonder about it.

[@sauerkrautjr]

​@@mattd8411 Do you recall what the load was? I've seen 6.5 CM perform just fine on deer, even GunBlue here has no problem with it for deer.

[@mattd8411]

@@sauerkrautjr hey yes I believe it was a Hornady 143 grain.

[@sauerkrautjr]

@@mattd8411 huh. I would have thought 140gr+ would be gtg. Thanks! Gonna do some research now...

[@mattd8411]

@@sauerkrautjr yes sir it may just been a freak accident but its crazy for that perfect of a shot and it missed all the vitals.

[@michaelmueller9438]

Always love a 270Win video. I may be one of the few millennials that loves this cartridge! Also glad to see you have some sponsorship - well deserved and well earned. Very classy in delivery too.

[@raymackey8031]

Much respect Sir! The .270 and Jack O’Connor have a special place in my heart. Started following and reading Mr. O’Connor in 1950.. with my Dad..Jack was Dad’s “Rifle Idol “ .. We continued to follow his writing until his death. Dad hunted with an 8x57 German Mauser until he retired it in ‘55 when he bought him and my Mother a matched pair os .270’s BOTH were sharpshooters… but that’s another story. I shot a model 94 Winchester.25.35 for many years.. because I loved to stalk my game and that little rifle never failed me.. I never lost a deer…put in the right place … it was deadly… all of my bucks were neck shots.. because I never liked to chase wounded game..neck shots will drop the biggest Mulie in his tracks… and there’s no loss of prime meat. As I aged though… I couldn’t walk hunt like I used to so I retired the little lever gun and went to the .270. I had a 30.06 for a long time but I just wasn’t comfortable with it… My .current .270 just turned 45 years old and will no doubt last far longer than I will 👍👍 God Bless you Sir… and thanks for a sensible, ethical and knowledgeable firearms channel!

[@862brady]

Pre-64 "Feather weight" in 270. Grandpas, Dads, been mine for 30 years. Absolute tack driver to this day. :)

[@kenrelke9804]

i just bought on exactly like that one that you have right there. i have been wanting one since i was 14 and i got one today.i used to look at them when we went to town.What a beutiful rifle.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

I'm 36 and I've always wanted a model 70 in 270 since I've been 10 yrs old.. my grandfather's brother had one and used to let me handle and shoot it an I was in love!! I will buy one when I can afford.. thanks for sharing.

[@jonathanechols9985]

I have a 30-06 in the model 70. And a 270 in Remington 700. Love them both.

[@terrymcclendon2277]

those 2 cartridges complement one another to a T!!!

[@nealfry2230]

I'm in Love with my Weapons.

[@wildcatindustries8030]

My grandfather bought a 70 Featherweight in .270. I have no idea why, longest distance he could have hunted was under 100yds. But he gave it to me and I got to say it’s nice being able to learn what the rifle is capable of. It’s definitely becoming my second favorite rifle cartridge, right after 8x57 Mauser, but is my go to for any long range hunting for sure.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Then you can sight in at 100 yards and know exactly where the bullet will hit. I've found the Remington Corelok 130 gr ammo to be a bit milder than the Winchester stuff. Reviews are saying around 2800fps for the Remington ammo. I've been sneaking up on pigs and goats to 50 yards or less. I'm not real steady nowadays.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

That my friend, is the perfect deer rifle. Nice!

[@brettnelson6835]

i enjoy your videos. I have a pre 64 Model 70 308 in excellent condition. It was my grandfathers 1951...

[@paststeve1]

Since 1983 my go to rifle for northern PA white tails is my Rem mod7600, .270 Win 22" 1in9 twist barrel. I use Rem 150gr Core-Lokt. I sight the rifle ¾" high at 100yds puts the bullet dead on at 250yds. Longest kill 380yds. I have NEVER missed a deer using that rifle and no buck has taken more than two steps after being hit. All the rest dropped in their tracks. Great video. Thanks!

[@dukeman7595]

I've been using my model 70 in .270 caliber for deer hunting the past 20 years. I like the .270 caliber for it's ballistics, I reload 130 grain Nosler B.T. and they do a great job for deer one shot is all that's needed if I do my job correctly. I appreciate the video especially at the range. Thank you and God bless.

[@GunBlue490]

I've been informed that the Ballistic Tip has been toughened since we last used them years ago. At that time, we found them entirely too frangible and explosive, with inadequate penetration, not unlike a hollow point varmint bullet. My wife's pronghorn cape was destroyed when her bullet blew a massive entrance hole in it at 300 yards. It only reached the heart and didn't exit, and pronghorns are lightly constructed like birds. I have wondered if that issue had really been corrected, as I have been leery of them since. Perhaps they did.

[@dukeman7595]

@@GunBlue490 I have not had any inadequate penetration whatsoever; complete pass through (broadside) on Whitetail deer. As stated, I have used this bullet for the past 20 years with excellent results, however, I can't speak for any other game than Whitetail deer. Thank you for the reply Captain, wish I could be more help.

[@mikek8089]

Being a Jack O'Connor fan, I've wanted a model 70 in .270 since I was a kid. Problem is....I'm a lefty. As soon as Winchester started making the "lefty actions", I snapped one up! Great rifle!👍🇺🇸

[@mikek8089]

@Dutch Jennings, Made them for a short time, and now they're quite hard to find. Keep searching my friend and hopefully you'll find one for yourself.👍🇺🇸

[@alexllc2958]

I’m LH and I have no issue use RH rifle ; I hate when some model come in Monte Carlo Stock only …

[@mikek8089]

@@alexllc2958, Oh I have plenty of right handed long guns (pumps and semi autos, with safeties switched) and have no problems with them. But its awkward for me to work a right handed bolt gun.

[@mikek8089]

@Dutch Jennings, Oh I agree with you. Especially now with having CNC machines! All they have to do is "flip" the program in the machine to produce lefty parts. But unfortunately these companies look at numbers, and see that approximately 15% of the population are left handed, and out of that 15%, how many are shooters? Another reason I go to right handed models (except the bolts), is that my Son is right handed. So when I go to the happy hunting ground in the sky, he'll be acquiring my firearms and won't have to do anything to them other than replace any crossbolt safeties. It's too bad that Winchester closed its doors not long after they started producing the lefty 70's! Unfortunately I heard from someone that attended SHOT show last year, that they asked a person from FN if they were planning on briging back the lefty 70, and FN said nope!

[@johnnycat7652]

That's a beautiful new rifle Blue!!! My model 70 is a 1948 vintage albeit in .30-06'. I'm sure it will outlive all of us. God bless you. Keep doing what you do. Love your channel.

[@39MercFlathead]

I too grew up in the 50s excitedly waiting each month for my copy of Outdoor Life so I could read the latest Jack O'Conner piece. I always wanted a Model 70 in .270, but have never owned one. I gave my 1978 Ruger 77 in .270 to my ex wife 35 years ago and she returned it 5 years later with a badly pitted barrel. I took it to a barrel maker in Boulder, Colorado and he was making .30 caliber barrels at the time. So, I ended up with an epoxy bedded action and free floating 26 inch stainless .30-06. I got it back just before Thanksgiving 1993 and the only 180 grain ammo my local gun shop had left was this new fangled Hornady Light Magnum with the Interlock bullet. It shot 3/4 inch groups off the bench so I never changed it. I think Hornady claimed 2850+/- fps in a 24 inch barrel. I chonographed it in my 26 inch barrel at 2900 fps. I took 15 elk with that rifle and ammo between 1994 and and 2015 between 50 and 450 yards. All but one were 1 shot kills and that was a 50 yard shot into the back of the ribs as it disappeared into the oak brush. It went down but I had to finish it with a second shot. When Hornady switched to the Superformance ammo I put the Ruger in the safe and put a Bell & Carlson stock with a 14.25 length of pull on a Howa 1500 in .270. In my mid 70s I can't hunt as hard as I used to, so this only has 1 elk to its credit. But it is the first rifle that really fits me, it shoots 1/2 to 3/4 inch groups and it is very soft recoiling. Over the years I've shot 30 elk and probably have seen another 30 shot. A friend's wife uses a .26-06 and widow I know uses a .300 H&H that her husband got in Alaska, but most locals here in western Colorado use something between a .270 and a .30-06. The out of state people often think they need a .300 Weatherby or .300 Rem Ultra Mag or a .338 Winchester, but they can't shoot them worth a damn. 3,000 or 4,000 ft lbs of energy is worthless if it doesn't hit the elk. In fact, the most successful elk hunter I've ever met was an old wrangler in the San Luis Valley of Colorado who used a .25-35 Winchester model 94 that he bought in 1935. He knew the habits of the herds and made 5 to 25 yard shots. You just don't need a .338 Lapua or a .30-378 Weatherby for elk. Great video and reliable info. I'm going to refer my grandkids to your channel.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

My God dude... Have you ever heard of paragraphs??

[@tedpfenninger4972]

As your comments clearly demonstrate the Ruger 77 is a very fine rifle in its own right. Thanks for the info❤

[@easttexan2933]

you are a true marksman. Gotta love the way that big claw extractor and the ejector throw the brass. That's one of many things I love about the pre64s and the newer ones with the CRF actions.

[@rustybass2766]

My wife and I both shoot model 70's and have never wanted for meat.. fantastic rifle.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for the great presentation on the 270 and Win Model 70. What a classic combination.

[@cliffcrain1]

I have 2 Winchester Mod 70 in .270 one made in 1967 and another made in 1981 which is a XTR Sporter that I love. Perfect for whitetails in South Georgia.

[@g.michaelwhite4161]

I was on the fence on adding a .270 Winchester to my collection of Winchester Model 70's. I watched your video on the .270 Winchester from 4 years ago, and it filled in some blanks on that cartridge in my mind. I learned some things, decided to pull the trigger, and ended up purchasing a maple stocked Model 70 Supergade in .270 Winchester. Like my other Model 70's it has been topped with a Leupold. I am really looking forward to shooting and hunting with the new rifle. I will admit, that I am a New Englander that deer and coyote hunts with the Model 70 .300 Win Mag, .30-06, and .308 Lol, don't hold it against me, I just love rifles, shooting, and hunting. Some of the farms and clearcuts I have permission to hunt allow me to reach out quite a bit. Thanks for the videos, I do enjoy them!

[@MD-mm1zv]

G. Michael White I've seen videos of the maple model. Stunning. I've ordered the same in French walnut. Lotsa scratch...but I'm only getting one. Scope later, once I do a helluva lot more research. Scopes, it seems, are their own "Wild West"...

[@duffkw]

I own two (2) .270 WIN, both identical models, TC ICON Weathershield, 24 inch barrel, factory chamber, standard twist. Most accurate center fire I have ever owned. I bought one for my Son, he made a head/jaw shot at 205 yards, simple Nosler Ballistic tip, 140gr using IMR 7828 seated .015” off the lands. Awesome load, barrel loves this charge. In my opinion, the .270 is one of the best, if not the best deer rifles made.

[@dingo5208]

I loved my 270 rem 7600. Then my wife told me I had to sell some guns to buy new ones and I had my eye on a mini 14. Now my mini 14 has been outlawed. I hunt primarily with a marlin in 30 30 and a Browning in 30 06 but I miss that old pump. It was my first new gun when I started hunting. I did learn a lesson, thankfully before I shot... a 270 and 30 06 are hard to tell apart in the dark and with old eyes and fit in the same magazine.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Well done. I just rewatched this video and enjoyed it as much this time as I did the first time. Here’s to you and your family. 🍻

[@apoint5film743]

My go to deer hunting calibres are the 30-06 and 270. The 270 is a old British made BSA Majestic Featherweight complete with integral muzzle break. I mostly use this for hill stalking. It's a pleasure to carry around the mountains. Since the 10th of October it has accounted for two hybrid stags (one 10 pointer) and a hybrid hind. The light rifle is a blessing when your having to drag the beasties down off the hill

[@fredhauser2046]

It's so refreshing to listen to you talk about your real life knowledge of firearms, simply put it all makes perfect sense to me,you are my favorite professor,thank you sir.

[@lohikarhu734]

My Dad had a Husqvarna In .270, that he hand loaded for deer with round-nose, lower velocity, when we lived in more wooded country, and used the "heavier" loads for moose, bear, elk, at longer ranges...it was quite a thing to shoot, as a teenager, with a kind of "crack!" to it, with those very fast rounds, and a kind of snappy recoil, too ;-) it's capable of being a very flexible round, and, with modern bullets, a bit better than 6.5 Creedmore at 1000 m, but with more recoil...yours is a beautiful rifle, should bring you a lot of satisfaction. And, nice to see you shooting; nice to see a fellow who talks the talk, AND, can send a round downrange to where he's pointing ;-) Cheers, keep well!

[@glennycarroll]

It's a delight to listen to a fine gentleman from my generation speak about things dear to me. I've had pre-64 Model 70's in both the Featherweight and Standard Models in .270 as well as others in the push feed. While you didn't notice recoil when taking a shot in the field, from the bench was a different story. You had to hold the Featherweight down and recoil got a little stiff in .270 or .30-06. So I think you've made the right choices. Up to .257 Roberts I prefer Featherweight, and over that the Standard. With 7x57 or 7mm-08, I would have to think about it.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I've bought a Past recoil pad. It works really well with the. 270 Featherweight. The Featherweight is a touch on the light side, but as it was the only Model 70 I could buy, I'm happy with it.

[@michaellelyo2551]

I’m getting the model 70 featherweight in .270, this year

[@duanehamdorf2228]

I've had my model 70 in 270cal. For 45plus years! Don't need or want anything else. Thank you sir for your expert commentary, God bless.

[@petepower4217]

Congrats on your FNH M70! They are sure enough sweet as to their fit and finish and love the CRF bolt. As boys, my brothers and I poured over every Outdoor Life and Field and Stream that my Grandpa received every month. Always wanted a "Rifleman's Rifle" with a "golden ring" Leupold on it since I was a young man. Bought 3 from the FN years all in .30-06 for the variety of bullet weights and the ubiquity of availability. One for me, a Sporter in Bass Pro Shops dark maple, a Featherweight in walnut for my younger brother, and an Ultimate Shadow in stainless for my older brother. Outfitted them with complete rifles, spring steel cleaning rods (from and older gentleman machinist deep in the Pennsylvania countryside) and cleaning accessories, Possum Hollow Delrin bore guides for the actions and Delrin "Bore Riders" for the cleaning rods (ol' boy is no longer in business, glad I got 'em when they were available), Pelican/Storm double cases, and a soft case to boot. Put DNZ one-piece, low, Game Reapers on them because I love that they are machined from one billet of metal and I feel that that process makes for great alignment from front ring to rear (great folks at DNZ, very helpful). Put Leopold Vari-X III, 40mm, 3.5-10 w/ CDS with their Alumina Flip-Back lens covers, front and back, on all 3 rifles. We hunt out west from Texas to Washington, where we live, and I thought these would be great setups for the predominantly open areas of the west and all manner of big game out here. Shopped real hard for the best rifle accessories I could find in my budget. Spent a lot but I figured, "buy once, cry once"! They were my "gift of a lifetime" to my brothers. Love your M70 in .257 Roberts that you featured in another of your videos where you showed us the great factory bedding jobs FN is doing. Wanted to take the time to let you know that we all appreciate you as a font of knowledge regarding firearms. Appreciate your comprehensive narratives and your attention to detail. It's just plain nice of you for doing these videos and sharing your knowledge with those of us who don't have your practical experience. Your advice is very practical and chock full of common sense. So, a heartfelt thanks. Hope you and yours are holding up well these days!

[@jaybailleaux630]

About a perfect rifle and scope combo you can get. BEAUTIFUL! Gives me an itch to get one. Gunblue knows what he is talking about.

[@MrPatriot1976]

Your videos are just wonderful. I’m grateful for the time you take to share your knowledge, experience, and opinions with people like me. I have a special place in my heart for the .270 because that’s my go-to deer rifle but I really enjoy listening and learning about all the calibers. I’ve recently purchased my first reloading press. So, I’ll be revisiting your reloading videos, to get me started reloading for the .270 and 7mm-08. Thanks again for your time and effort. It is appreciated.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Congratulations, sir, on your new Winchester M70 .270.... you won't be disappointed. The new FN-produced Winchester Model 70s are in every way the equal of their fabled pre-1964 counterparts. They perhaps even surpass them for consistency and performance - if not yet in sentimental value. Rest-assured, however, that if you pass down that M70, it will eventually be a treasured heirloom and hunting companion in its own right.

[@GunBlue490]

You are correct. I've shot every generation of the Model 70, and shot more than a few pre-64s, including two .308 sniper rifles that I worked with extensively. Each of my three FN made Model 70s are superior in design, construction, finish, and appearance. With their free floated, hammer forged barrels and epoxy bedded receivers, they are vastly more accurate out of the box, requiring nothing but a good load to make them shoot sub-MOA with outstanding consistency. As with antique cars or anything made in bygone days, folks should not necessarily equate collector value with the technological limitations that existed decades ago. The pre-64 dating relates to the end of an era, of Winchester's halcyon days, but FN has since resurrected the best that those years could offer, buffing it up with aerospace technology that Winchester certainly would have used if they had it. In fact, if they had that technology, they would never have resorted to the cost saving measures of 1964, and would probably still be under the same roof.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@@GunBlue490 - I've always taken the position that while it is perhaps a shame Winchester is no longer American-owned and operated, if they (and Browning) had to be owned by a foreign firm, then Fabrique National of Belgium is the best possible choice. Not only are they world-renowned for their firearms, but John Browning himself had extensive ties to the firm, and was actually working at his desk at FN when he passed away suddenly in 1926. FN today owns both the Winchester and Browning names.

[@DaleSHess]

Thank you Sir. I’ve been researching quite a bit and have landed on a Winchester Model 70 in .270 Winchester for my first rifle for a whitetail deer rifle here in Western New York. (Near Buffalo). As a retired Air Force Firefighter/Paramedic in my 60’s, I appreciate the accuracy and minimal recoil. We have many areas in Western New York that are Shotgun only, but some areas are open to rifle. Your content has helped me to make my final decision. I also appreciate the history of the cartridge and the “American Heritage” of the .270 Winchester. Thank you again, keep up the good work.

[@matthewua1]

Mahalo Nu'i Loa for sharing your Mana'o 🤙🤙🤙 I'm a relatively new shooter "only 15 years" and I'm always finding myself coming back to your channel because of the years of wisdom you share with all of us. Thank's a bunch!!

[@cuttheknot4781]

This fine gentleman is such a treasure to the world. He is a class act that is indicative of the greatest generation. I can only wish, hope, and pray that his sensibilities and tendency toward functional wisdom will be passed into the future. Unfortunately, the qualities of this man must be the object of the man...the steadfast pursuit for integrity in all things is elusive (lost) on most men. Thank you, sir (and your parents).

[@tonymcbroom5252]

Another fine tribute top the venerable .270 Winchester. I load 150 grain bullets here in Tennessee for woodland hunting. If I know I am going to be in corn fields I will drop down to a 130 / 140 grain. Absolutely one of my favorite cartridges. Thanks again sir, always look forward to your videos. God Bless!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

130s will do just fine in the woods too. Just use a good bullet Barnes TSX or Nosler Partition or Accubond.

[@johnnydawson7675]

Thanks for the video. You are a knowledgeable man. I too love the .270 Winchester model 70.

[@bensears7499]

I had one in 375 h&h. Pawned it because Of my alcohol problem. Sober now and I miss that gun.

[@jeffreyhall2136]

I bought a Model 70 LH in .270 in 1997. It was a great gun. I killed a few bucks with it. At times I felt it was to big for my stature. I purchased a A-Bolt in .308 and really fell in love with the .308. I sold my .270. Got good money for it but it was the biggest mistake I ever made. Been looking for another one just like it ever since.

[@nohandle257]

The lament of many. I'd pay double what a couple guns I let go for to get them back.

[@stephenland9361]

Back in the mid 80's when I started hunting and reloading, my first centrefire rifle was a third hand Interarms Mark X in .270 Win. I wanted to use Hodgson 4831 but it was not available at my local gun shop and they suggested IMR 4831 instead. I have never looked back. In north central BC where I live, shots are rarely that long and I chose 150 Gr. bullets as the local game is large moose, bears and big mulies. I reasoned that the higher mass of the 150 Gr. would be more beneficial than the higher velocity of the 130 Gr. bullets. I chose Hornady .270 in 150 Gr. Interlocks and no animal has ever failed to go down quickly. As much as I'd love a new Winchester Model 70 in .270 I have a warm spot in my heart for that Interarms Mark X. I sighted in at 200 yards and with my pet load found I was 1 1/2 inches high at 100 yards, a 7 inch drop at 300 yards and a 24 inch drop at 400 yards. That said, I can't recall ever shooting at game past 200 to 225 yards. So I put the crosshairs on the 'boiler room' and shoot.

[@clintleffingwell8129]

God bless Mauser actioned rifles. I have an Interarms Mark X in 7x57 and an Interarms Whitworth in 375 H&H Magnum. Fantastic rifles, and one of the great things about Interarms is that you get so much rifle for the money. My 270 is actually an FN 1952 that my dad put a custom stock on and it will shoot very well. I'm currently working up a load using Hornady 130gr SST's and IMR 4451.

[@stephenland9361]

@@clintleffingwell8129 If I could sneak it into the house without "She Who Must Be Obeyed" finding out, I'd love to have a Mark X in 7x57. (My gun safe is bulging as it is.) The 7x57 is an excellent cartridge, a true classic. And yes, the Interarms Mark X is truly a bargain. My .270 shoots one MOA if I do my part and that's more than enough accuracy for big game.

[@clintleffingwell8129]

@@stephenland9361 LOL, I think my dad sneaking this Mark X (along with a few others) past "She Who Must Be Obeyed" is how it got in the gun safe originally! We used to refer to them as "Trunk Guns"; because if Dad could get it from the car trunk to the gun safe without Mom noticing, then she wouldn't be able to tell it from all the rest. :-)

[@donaldlamendola8294]

I have the same gun and scope set up..."It's a tack driver, and in the field by far one of the best." Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful video. God Bless.

[@GunBlue490]

God bless you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@davidwooten1330]

First weapon I purchased for my eldest son was a 270 win,took many deer and pigs..first weapon for my youngest son was also a 270...same results..lol I'm a.308 fan boy have been since my tour in the Marines...keep spreading the knowledge sir,people don't read many books anymore but they do watch vids.god bless ✌️

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

I did not expect to see a case loading tutorial. Nice bonus.

[@jonmunch3298]

I have the exact same set up, and I absolutely love it. A classic rifle in a classic cartridge.

[@youngin881]

Love my Remington 700 in 270 win but I admit, I want me one of those model 70s. That sound the gun makes while cycling...it speaks to me.

[@jacobsnyder552]

That rifle sure is a beauty. I've always held the .270 as one of the best cartridges of all time. Bullet selection has gotten even better over the last few years to where now long range target shooters are taking notice.

[@mlhm5]

A Winchester Model 70 in .30-06 with an 8x Unnertl scope was the most famous sniper rifle in Vietnam.

[@slowmotionslim2620]

308

[@jacksonthomas9311]

Best combination out here. Glad to see a good ole classic proven once again and put to work. Can’t beat it. Thanks for the great video and great shooting!

[@Randpage]

Great presentation. I own a Ruger M77 Mark II in 270 win and love it. Now if only I could find some ammo for it! I have been tempted to get into handloading for that very reason.

[@russellmiller212]

Wonderful to see you again sir. Belated Easter greetings.

[@GunBlue490]

It's still Easter until Pentecost! Happy Easter!

[@Paradise_Hawaii50]

Thank you 🙏 Sir. I love your Choice of caliber, rifle and scope. Hope you don’t mind I shared it with the 270 Win FB groups, and they are liking it already. Have a great Thanksgiving. Look like your struck a nerve with the quick amount of views within the first few hours! Aloha.

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you for sharing it!

[@jimdent351]

Growing up I always had access to my dad's firearms, so I never felt the need to own a 22 LR. Consequently, when it was time to get my own rifle I opted for a Tikka M65 chambered in 270.

[@G1951-w1y]

My model 70 was manufactured the year I was born, 1951 and was a gift from my wife a few years ago. I took two eight point white tails last year and it's become my favorite.

[@edwinmcnew4389]

Yea, the 270 is and always be my go to hard hitting rifle! That cartridge is hard to beat! Will keep up with the best of them!

[@Jeff_Seely]

I really have enjoyed your presentation of your 22-250 and your 257 Roberts. They are really fantastic rounds and they do their job exceptionally. But this rifle right here, really is one of my top 3 factory rifles, and in the 270 chamber just like this. What a beautiful shooter it must be.

[@GunBlue490]

That, it certainly is!

[@Rod1Malkin]

Wow!! We need a long video of simply, you repeatedly opening and closing the action, for that satisfying sound - the Model 70 action! Would be a great evening time relaxer, to go to sleep to! God's Love, Deer in the Valley!

[@toldroyd1]

I have rifles in several calibers ranging from 17 rimfire to .375 Ruger. The rifle I have shot the most game with is a Remington 700 in .270 Winchester. My .223 in a Sako Finnbar, is the ONLY rifle that shoots tighter groups at 100 yards yards and on a given day its a toss up between them. With either a 5 shot group can often be covered with a dime. I have played around with 6.5 Creedmore and 7mm Remington but I keep coming back to the .270 . I have taken 6 mule deer, 5 antelope, 4 elk and 4 moose mostly in Utah and Wyoming. I have used it for prarie dogs, and Jack rabbits and on all of these, I have only had to take a backup shot once and that was in the Henry mountains on a 4 point muley that had already been shot 3 times with a 308 by another hunter.just over the hill. I only shot it to put it out of it's misery. the guy had broken 2 of its legs and gut shot it. He didn't appear to be following up on the blood trail so I shot it. He then thanked me for shooting "his" deer. I was more than happy to let him have it as it was a nice deer if all you wanted was a trophy. I would be surprised if he got more than 10 Lbs of usable meat from it. I have used primarily 59 grains of H4831 behind Nosler or Hornady bullets. Then I found Barnes bullets right here in Utah. They were willing to let me take a tour through their plant. To say I was impressed is a lesson in understatement. I was excited to try their 130 gr. bullets for the next Mule deer expedition but in talking with Randy and his wife Coni Brooks they both suggested I try their 110 Gr. TSX boat tail. Wow the 110 grain causes them to just drop like they were struck by lightening! I have never seen a game animal react like that. Same thing with antelope. A 14 incher shot facing head on just dropped like the Muley not a step, just instantly lifeless. When cleaning the antelope we found the bullet had traveled the length of the body and lodged in the far pelvis. After cleaning, the bullet looked just like their ads a perfectly expanded 4 petal X. My load for both animals was 60 Grains of H414, using win.Large rifle primers in Remington once fired cases loaded to 3.24 in. overall length as recommended by their reloading lab engineer. I can hardly wait to try their 130 gr. on Elk. By the way, i bought the .375 Ruger for a trip to Africa that never materialized. The only animal I have used it on was a Jack Rabbit and you will be glad to know that a 270 grain Hornady at 2800 Feet per second, will kill a rabbit! It is in a Howa 1500 action in an Axiom recoil reducing stock. It hits my shoulder with less power than the .270 Winchester due to the axiom stock but oh the noise and muzzle blast. The first time I fired it I thought it had blown up! I am experimenting with reduced loads of H4895 powder and a 235 gr Barnes ahead of 43 grains is only moving along at 1700 FPS. My 11 year old grandson can shoot it. It only shoots 3shot groups at 1.8 inches but it suddenly becomes a 30-30! Fun to play around with.

[@fishinforfun3359]

That truly is the rifleman’s rifle. I’ve got one circa 1952. Rough around the edges, but it’s a classic piece, paired with a new leupold

[@joelachowski2626]

The .270 win and 7mm-08 Rem are my 2 favorite deer calibers. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ollievw3450]

I have had one like that for more than 15 years, a lightweight model. Shot my first roebuck and my first boar with it and love it. Keep upgrading scopes and such, but the gun stays the same.

[@dansbrega4007]

Thank you for you’re video of experience.I own a 270.fantastic calibre,I think that you convinced a lot a septic about the 270.great info.

[@dinoquintana4319]

Absolutely love your knowledge and presentation of it.i was pushed into the big seven at a early age.never complained and it's a wonderful cartridge.10 yrs ago I went to the 708 model 7 rem for deer and a custom 1903 Springfield in the wonderful 3006.thats the great thing about our wonderful country.we have choices.your 270 is a fantastic round. A round that does not get it just due is the rem 280.great performance with a very large bullet selection.keep up the great work

[@toddjohnson271]

It's just 270 ammo availability. or 30-06.......hard to beat.

[@Southernguitar74]

I found a great deal on a model 70 in .270 at a pawn shop a while back. From what I've seen, I could load my own rounds to save a few bucks, maybe, but this rifle shoots factory rounds extremely well. I'm talking the cheap, but very good Federal blue box, and others. Right now the hunting rifles are still abundant and can be had for great deals if one looks around. I love .270. I've been using a BAR in .270 for the past 32 years. God bless

[@johnnycat7652]

Nicely done off-hand Blue. Great rifle. Great cartridge. Great video. Two thumbs way up!

[@DEEPNNN]

What a coincidence! I was trying to get my older brother to move on from a heavy hand-me-down Model 99 .308. I suggested he get 270 Winchester in Tikka T3x Lite Stainless. I barely finished twisting his arm and your video on a 270 Winchester popped up in my messages. I was also imparting the info from your video on total weight and calibre choices.

[@leifhoklin2681]

The 99 is a wonderful rifle. I like tikkas, but they’re quite light. The .270 can be a handful in that rifle. My 1953 m70 weighs in at 9lbs with the scope and it’s a soft shooter, but with max power loads, you still know you have a lot of horsepower there. I’ve shot .270 chambered m70 featherweights (heavier than the tikkas) that are downright uncomfortable. Something to keep in mind, especially since he’s used to a heavier rifle with less recoil with the .308.

[@adamelam6385]

With both have a soft spot for the Model 70. My .280 in a 70 is one of my favorites.

[@keiththompson7392]

Sir, I sit in awe at the knowledge you have. Thank you helping to educate me.

[@psstplease]

This man knows what exactly what he is doing, and very well. Impressive shooting. I need someone with this kind of knowledge to teach me how to reload.

[@PerfmonX64]

I have a post 64 Model 70 in 30-06. I haven't got a deer with it yet, but its a great shooter.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Great video my friend...270 and 308 are my hunting favorites. And just overall shooting favorites.

[@johngentzel8567]

Good sir, you ad I are about the same age. Grew up shooting and hunting. My dad shot the.270 in a Mannlicher-Schönauer (circa 1954) with set triggers. He took game on two

[@crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144]

What a classic! Model 70 in 270 nothing says America more except maybe a model 94

[@Joe-lk6oc]

Thank you for the absolutely GREAT video! I love the Winchester 70 and there is no better deer cartridge for the Model 70 than the venerable 270 Winchester! This video format is FABULOUS! I hope you do more videos like this one.

[@Joe-lk6oc]

@C De With proper shot placement and the right bullet, the 270 Winchester will do the job nicely even in the swamps.

[@johnnorman7708]

The .270 is one that can really turn it on. Top loads are operating in magnum performance territory without the name or the belt on the case. My only mule deer that were taken with the .270 used the Hornady 140 grain Interlock. The most accurate in my rifle to date utilized The 130 Hornady Interlock and a stiff load of the now obsolete Hodgdon 450 and a magnum Winchester primer. The 130 grain is the gem for fast and flat for deer and antelope weight game in open country. The 150 grain was always a bit more accepted as a heavier than deer game bullet. Or maybe a bit better for somewhat reduced carcass damage at woods ranges. I would say that reduced loads make more sense for woods hunting. With modern premium bullets chosen for specific application, it's better than ever. It's funny that as I'm typing this you are almost saying what I'm typing...I guess you might say we are both on the same page. We could shoot and load together reading each other's thoughts....Edit: I'm really happy your video showed up in my recommended list. We speak the same language, just with different accents.

[@chuckbradley9614]

As a kid I had the pleasure of shooting 270 caliber rifles nearly every day. My buddy’s dad was extremely fond of the 270 and had several different rifles chambered in both 270 Winchester and 270 Weatherby. We hunted nearly year around either for game animals or varmint for pest control and money and the 270 was used the majority of the time. Where I’m from in Texas the 270 is nearly the ideal caliber because it’ll take down any game that you’ll come across.

[@borkwoof696]

The New Model 70s really are up to the pre 64s

[@ThomasonBitchTamer]

I have a Model 70 .222 from the mid 70's and it's a lovely rifle. What's the deal with pre 64s? I've always heard about them being great but I never knew what the difference is.

[@bustersmith5569]

@@ThomasonBitchTamer more or less there a hand made action...

[@maxbychkov4847]

@@ThomasonBitchTamerone of the main differences is push feed vd controlled round feed. Manufacturing process changes, too. Pre-64 design came back in the 90’s as a Classic. It still remains, just not made in US anymore