Anybody own one of these? If so, how do you like it?

I have unfortunately out grown my youth model Winchester .243 (got it at 13, I'm 22 now :o), and I'm looking into a new rifle probably around the end of the year.

Since I don't really hunt outside of Texas, I figure a .270 is more than enough for my needs.

If you would like to make another suggestion, keep in mind I would like the following option:

• bolt action
• minimum 24" barrel

Thanks
-Derek

 

Winchester M70 7mm. I bought this gun and gave up my 270.

 

Yeah, I like my .270 because your right, in TX it is way more than you need. I think mine is a 700 model but I dont remember for sure.

 

My old .270 was a .700 (my dad's old gun), it was a great rifle. Recently picked up my own though. Went with a Browning stainless stalker, beautiful gun.

 

My dad has a Winchester 7 mag, so I could always shoot his if needed. I'm wanting my own, that's not too over powering, but will get the job done. Just seeing what some of you guys think. I know the 700 models have been around for a LONG time, so I figured that is pretty self explanatory.

I shot my cousin's Winchester .378 last weekend, and all I have to say is WOW!! I absolutely love that gun! It kicks less than my .243.

But I don't feel like/can't drop $1500-$1600 on an "Anthrax". :o

 

The 700 is an excellent rifle. There's a reason its been around forever and they still sell it, very reliable. The .270 caliber sounds like its perfect for what you are looking for. You can shoot big game, but not too overpowering for smaller stuff as well...just a great all around caliber. Plus .270 WIN is less expensive than a lot of the other rifle rounds out there.

 

Yeah. I've been looking for a few days. I mean if you want to, and have the funds, you can drop a hefty penny on a rifle nowadays. I want something that I can trust will make the shot when it needs to, and will be a quality product as well. I've been reading great reviews all over the net from hunters that claim these are great guns!

And between a 140 (I think they still make if), 150, and 180 grain bullets, it's got a large versatility as you stated.

 

For the .270 you can go all the way down to 115 grain. That is what I started with and didn't have any trouble. I'm shooting 130 grains now and I'm liking it quite a bit.

 

It wouldn't be too hard to re-stock that .243. If you don't want something too powerful, check out the 7mm-08.

 

ijust bougth a 700 two years ago, but it was 30-06 remmy. I love it. A guy that i know buys guns a lot and said he prefers rutger now over remington. He said he didnt think the quality was still as good as before..? Not sure what that means. My gun is just fine for what i do. My brother got a rutger 270 with the matte stainless barrel. Its awesome. I wont buy another gun without the stainless. mine is black and its a pain in the butt. Here in MO it seems like it rains everytime i deer hunt with it.
I also shot my brother 7-ultra mag. Wow thats a sweet gun. You can do anything with it too. Keep that shorty 243 the way it is. Great coyote gun to throw in the truck, you can throw it out the window easier! haha I mean its lighter and stuff

 

Yeah, the .243 will stay in the collection. Just need a new scope for it (this is what finally prompted my Dad and I to start rifle hunting). My younger sister wants to start hunting, so we figured it would be a good gun for her.

It has a short bull barrel on it, so I'd like to keep it as is, because it pretty dang accurate at close range.

I have considered a .30-06, but I still see the .270 being more versitale to my needs.

I will definitely keep note of the Rutger as well.

Just need to decide between a wood stock or stainless. I hardly ever hunt in rainy weather, but who's not to say I won't.

 

i still have my youth 243 also and it needs a new scope. My lil brother is 13 years younger then me and he grew up using it. about 5 years ago he dropped a 10pt at 225yds with it. i couldnt believe it.... 10 years old and has a buck on the wall! with my gun no matter....!
Im not sure, but stainless is a couple hundred more, but guns are kinda like investments if you take care of them. Either one will do the job. Good luck. you decided on a scope for that 243? Im looking now but not sure yet.

 

Isn't the 700 the gun that shoots itself??

http://www.cnbc.com/id/39554936/

 

I've never seen one go off on its own but if it goes off accidentally and shoots someone the blood is on the hands of the person who didn't point it in a safe direction. Basic firearm safety...but our society loves to point fingers. I bet many people do modify the triggers (and dont say anything) because on the two we have the trigger is really heavy.

 

Remington had a safety recall on that issue about 10 years back. The older 700s (pre-1982) locked the bolt in place when the safety was on. You had to take it off safety to unload them. I had a nasty fall with one of these older Remingtons. When I took the gun off safety, in order to unload it and remove the bolt to look down the barrel for anything that would have gotten in the barrel, and the rifle discharged. It scared the ever living **** out of me. If you have a Remington that doesn't allow the bolt to be opened when it's on safety, send it back to Remington. That incident didn't prevent me from owning one. I currently have several 700s in various calibers.... but they all have aftermarket triggers too.