My old 270 winchester, winchester model 70 has seen better days and christmas this year is funding a rebarrel, (exterior is pitted beyond fixing and just plain bothers me). I am kind of trying to decide on a contour and I am not really sure where to start. The current rifle is a featherweight .270 model 70 and that barrel is definitely not enough for days when I want to sit and plink away at the range. I am leaning toward a bartlein barrel and wondering if anyone has suggestions for something that I can pack around for hunting season along with sit and shoot more than 3 rounds before my barrel is almost hot. THanks in advance!
270 win Rebarrel
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.270 is a great cartridge but really isn't a plinker. Find a gunsmith that you trust to do the rebarrel and from there any of the barrel makers have fine stuff these days. I would recommend getting a single point cut rifle barrel, for a .270 - it will most likely last a lifetime. When you get your project done pick out a heavy contour plinking rifle that likes shooting 20+ rounds without getting hot and shoot it like you stole it, save the .270 for your hunting days.
I would do a Bartlein 2B contour. It's similar to a standard sporter contour and not a featherweight. A Bartlein #3 would be good to, but it's a little heavier and would be about 1/2lb heavier than the 2B and probably 1.5lbs heavier than the featherweight you have now.
oldfortyfiveauto
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I had mine redone with a Hart mid-weight barrel last winter. The old feather weight barrel was nice to carry, but hard to shoot well.
Having one done now with a McGowen 2
slikmrc
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A #4 contour barrel cut at 24" should be about .650 at the muzzle and weigh about 3.25 LBs with 30 cal bore. This is on a Lilja contour, Benchmark barrels are close to this also. A fluted #4 barrel makes a nice carrying rifle IMO. They still warm up pretty quick but 5 shot groups haven't been a problem for me.
Whichever barrel manufacturer and contour you decide on, make sure you have the right twist to propel the high BC heavies. My .270 AI has 30" Lilja 1:8" 3G #6, propelling the 175 Matrix VLD at 2993 FPS (my current accuracy load) with H4831SC.
shooter7
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I just got a Bartlein #3 contour. It's a bit heavier than a standard Rem sporter. Since you're dealing with a narrow featherweight model 70, I'd suggest going with a 2 or 2b.
dxlbaile
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I had Mcgowen do my ruger 270 in a number 3. I have a faster twist to shoot the 170 berger and I am amazed at how well it shoots.. It has been bad medicine for everything from Elk on down.. A number 3 was bigger than my factory pencil barrel.. It heats up slower but, is slightly heavier...
I agree that 270 probably isn't best choice for plinking but, to each his own.
I agree that 270 probably isn't best choice for plinking but, to each his own.
oldfortyfiveauto
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I agree that 270 probably isn't best choice for plinking but, to each his own.
I shoot a lot of cast bullets for practice in my 270....Get a lot better barrel life that way.
I shoot a lot of cast bullets for practice in my 270....Get a lot better barrel life that way.
Hespco
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There is always a 6.5x06. Plink with 100gr bullets for a reduced recoil, hunt with 130 to 140 gr. High BC, for longer shots. Just a thought...
BallisticsGuy
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Columbiariverarms.com can do a drop-in for you. I sent them my factory barrel some years ago so they could get the numbers verified. They can even make you a barrel nut. Best barrels I've found. Last longest, clean easiest, shoots lights out.
