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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 18, 2022 21:41:08 GMT -5
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Post by stevein on Oct 19, 2022 1:38:47 GMT -5
A nice Jack O'Connor tribute rifle would be awesome. But that could wait. There is ammo out there but you may just have to bite the bullet and spend some $s. Ask the seller if he has any.
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Post by pigeonflier on Oct 19, 2022 4:29:07 GMT -5
Walmart up here has 270 ammo all the time.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 19, 2022 5:56:24 GMT -5
Walmart up here has 270 ammo all the time. I'm going to start the ammo search at Walmart tomorrow. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 19, 2022 5:57:09 GMT -5
A nice Jack O'Connor tribute rifle would be awesome. But that could wait. There is ammo out there but you may just have to bite the bullet and spend some $s. Ask the seller if he has any. What is a Jack O'Conner tribute rifle? |
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Post by ukwil on Oct 19, 2022 6:49:18 GMT -5
Walmart by me has had a ton of .270 ammo lately
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Post by greghopper on Oct 19, 2022 6:53:43 GMT -5
.270 has the power but don’t be surprised by lack of blood trail!
Power point or Core-Lokt are good options!
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 19, 2022 6:57:42 GMT -5
.270 has the power but don’t be surprised by lack of blood trail! I was hoping for more blood than a .243 leaves. I'm trading a youth model .243 single shot for it. |
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Post by greghopper on Oct 19, 2022 7:02:00 GMT -5
.270 has the power but don’t be surprised by lack of blood trail! I was hoping for more blood than a .243 leaves. I'm trading a youth model .243 single shot for it. I say it will be almost the same …. But you never know depending on the shot! Anything in the boiler room will kill the deer. Find it maybe different. |
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Post by omegahunter on Oct 19, 2022 11:33:04 GMT -5
Was the guy left-handed? Strange sling attachment placement.
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Post by jjas on Oct 19, 2022 11:46:43 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of the aftermarket stock, but if it shoots well who cares. Or you could put the factory stock back on it and sell the Boyds stock on Ebay.
Based on the fact that you traded a single shot rifle for this (and you received two stocks for it) I'd say you did well on the trade.
Good luck with it this season.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 19, 2022 12:37:22 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of the aftermarket stock, but if it shoots well who cares. Or you could put the factory stock back on it and sell the Boyds stock on Ebay. Based on the fact that you traded a single shot rifle for this (and you received two stocks for it) I'd say you did well on the trade. Good luck with it this season. We had a trade last year and he came out pretty good on that deal. I'd say he is returning the favor this time. We've been friends for a while. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 19, 2022 12:57:35 GMT -5
Was the guy left-handed? Strange sling attachment placement. Not that I know of. I'm not sure what's up with that sling attachment |
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Post by steiny on Oct 19, 2022 12:57:59 GMT -5
Huge .270 Win fan here. I think that is just about the ideal deer caliber, plus a very flat shooter that will give you some range. With good shot placement, blood trailing won't be an issue. That after market stock is butt ugly, plus I'll bet its a bit heavier than the original. I'd consider going to an outfit like Boyds and restocking it with a nice walnut stock.
Read up a bit on Jack O'Conner. He was a big time shooting and big game hunting magazine writer back in the 60's & 70's. He really liked the .270 and took lots of game with it. Read all his stuff as a kid, first trip to Alaska I bought and set up a pre 64' Winchester model 70, .270, walnut stock with a Weaver K6 fixed power scope and shot a Dall ram with it.
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Post by greghopper on Oct 19, 2022 14:18:23 GMT -5
Was the guy left-handed? Strange sling attachment placement. Not that I know of. I'm not sure what's up with that sling attachment Probably made it easier to carry… laid flat across the back! Who knows |
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Post by stevein on Oct 19, 2022 15:14:40 GMT -5
A nice Jack O'Connor tribute rifle would be awesome. But that could wait. There is ammo out there but you may just have to bite the bullet and spend some $s. Ask the seller if he has any. What is a Jack O'Conner tribute rifle? He was the Gun Editor for OUTDOOR LIFE magizine. Think the classic sporter rifle. No engraving useful checkering, sling and a good scope. Walnut and blued steel. A good write up here with pics of some of his rifles. www.outdoorlife.com/jack-oconnors-perfect-model-70/He and Elmer Keith ( father of the .357 and .44 mags) had ongoing feud over rifle calibers. Jack's was that you did not need Elephant Rifles for big game and Keith thought the .458 Win mag was light for whitetail. |
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Post by stevein on Oct 19, 2022 15:50:21 GMT -5
Was the guy left-handed? Strange sling attachment placement. Not that I know of. I'm not sure what's up with that sling attachment The swivels look to be the M-Locs type. Very popular on ARs. On a stand or even walking it makes for a handy carry. You carry with the butt up across your chest. Sling over right shoulder and under the left arm. Most of these slings have a quick adjust feature. You have probably seen the pics where the soldiers have their carried that way. The pistol grip would be handier. |
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Post by gumbootbill on Oct 19, 2022 18:15:11 GMT -5
Winchester model 70 the Riflemans Rifle. A walnut stock would look good.
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Post by gumbootbill on Oct 19, 2022 18:18:08 GMT -5
I have a 1948 Winchester model 70 22 hornet with a weaver K-6 fixed scope. And the original sling with it. It was grandpa's
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Post by matthewwatson on Oct 24, 2022 10:05:38 GMT -5
I've got a 270 with a maple stock and it's beautiful - wood, but not what you usually see. Also have a walnut model 70 in a different caliber, and the weight/balance is perfect. I was at Sportsmans Warehouse south of Indy yesterday and they had about 8-10 brands of .270 in 130gr.
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