270 Win 130 Grain Ballistic Tip QL?

My only shooting prior to that was with an old Stevens .22, Benjamin pellet rifles and of course, Daisy's Red Ryder.:)

I'd be happy to fill in a little intro.
 
Welcome ColColt. we need more .270 shooters on here. We can,t let the 30:06 guys take over the forum.
 
That's for sure. I've been shooting the 270 since late '69 and it's remained a favorite all these years. With the 110 gr Hornady and 60 gr of H4831 it's a great(albeit, loud) varmint load. I've polished off a few crows with it and a ground hog or two...totally devastating. With vascular problems in m left leg I fear my hunting days are over, however. I still go to the range weekly with one or two of the 270's and either the .222 or 243.

My recent addition is the Winchester JOC Tribute rifle and it's not only a looker but a shooter as well. Jack would be proud to own one I'm sure.



 
Indeed, a lovely rifle. These are truly a worthy tribute to an American treasure.
 
The tiger tail configuration reminded me a lot of my first 270. It was a tiger tail maple stock singed with a blow torch to raise the grain and stained and sealed with Linseed Oil. I think that process was called a "suigi" finish, IIRC. Hal Hartley was an old timer even back then and had been doing Kentucky rifles that way for decades. I fell in love with the look and asked him to do my 270 the same way.

I thought I'd better snag one of the Winchester Tribute rifles before they became impossible to get as I'm sure Winchester made only a certain amount. Done at the custom shop it has been a winner by everyone I know that's bought one.
 
I came so close to pulling the trigger one one, but didn't....now I so wish I had!
 
I agonized over getting one for a month. They're not cheap and the most expensive rifle I ever bought although the Shiloh Sharps was a close second. It's hard to pay for a rifle what you use to pay for a car! sort of goes against your grain.

Here's a couple more pics to show the detail.


 
ColColt

Welcome aboard, glad you are here.
That M70 is a beauty for sure.
JD338
 
Thanks-At least I didn't get in the dog house for my purchase since it's just me and my Corgi. That makes like a lot easier.:)
 
I'm guessing as long as the Corgi gets a bit of attention, there are no complaints from him/her. Winchester did a beautiful job on those tribute rifles. Congratulations on picking it up.
 
Yes they're nice rifles ColColt, and welcome. I too am a keen 270 devotee and enjoyed reading your posts.

I've never owned a Model 70 :shock: :!: :cry:

They're actually not near as popular in this country but there's still a following. I have a feeling one will land in my safe when the right one comes along.
 
DrMike-Be assured he gets more than a fair share of attention. A great little buddy and my only family he's treated well.

The Model 70, as you may already know, has been dubbed "The Rifleman's Rifle". In fact, a noted Winchester authority, Roger Rule, wrote a book specifically on the Model 70 and it commands anywhere from $75 for a soft bound version to $1500 for the 1st Edition hard bound!

This is the 1952 Model 70 in 270 caliber. It now sports an old period correct Lyman All American 4X scope.




 
They are indeed. I'd love to have one in 243 or 7x57. They do command a good price in good condition. It seems you can get nothing for $500 anymore. When I first started reloading, primers were a penny each. Now look at the prices.
 
I know a guy/have an acquaintance who has an unfired 7 x 57 pre-64 model 70 and is willing to part with it. He only wants a mere $7000 though. I wish I could sneak $7000 by the wifey. Might be a divorce though.
 
Only seven grand...hmmmm. I might spring for that one.:) You might not have divorce proceedings but if you're like most, you'd at least be in the dog house for a month. Women don't understand this insatiable appetite we suffer with.
 
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