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

When you talk guns, we all stop and listen Thank you Sir

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

I bought this exact same rifle made by FN some 10 years ago now? Always been a .270 guy. Raised in Spokane during my youth and this was what most guys my age (15?) were raised to shoot/use for everything! It's quite simple...Pick a single caliber...Then use the right cartridges both up and down the power factor. TBH..It's always been that simple. The Lupold is also a very good scope that will expand this excellent rifle's potential use! I started shooting/hunting with my grandpa's 30.06 until I bought the .270win.

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.

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.

I love that you appreciate the merit of so many different calibers. Thanks for sharing.

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

That was another particularly marvellous production GB. Thank you and Merry Christmas.!

This video put a smile on my face. Thank you, Sir!

Just SO professional and well done! Thanks so much!

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

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.

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

Probably the best video you've made so far, Thank you Sir.

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

Excellent purchase! The 270 has an intriguing history.

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

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!

What an excellent and entertaining video while in the process of learning!!! You’re humble confidence is addicting.

Just pure gold...always love your videos, but especially the ones that involve reloading. Thanks so much for your videos, God bless.

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.

Always a joy to view your videos !

My all time favorite cartridge, rifle and scope!!!

Fabulous, many thanks, good to hear Benny is fine too.

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.

I enjoy your videos greatly. Your knowledge is truly special to me. Keep em coming!

Excellent video, thank you Sir. I love your presentation style and attention to detail throughout the entire reloading and bench testing process. Your videos are the best on the web

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

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

Sir, thank you so much for your videos what a wealth of information. I have learned so much by watching and rewatching your videos.

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

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

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

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

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. 🍻

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

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.

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!!

Love that gun,absolutely beautiful. Especially without the ebony forend. Bought one in 1993 in same caliber. Thanks for sharing.

Favorite gun, second favorite caliber. It's an honor to learn from you Sir.

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!

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.

Thank you for the video, glad Benny is in good health.

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. ✌️👍

Can't believe I overlooked this one when it was released last year! Fabulous rifle and perfect chambering. Thanksgiving greetings to you and your family! God Bless you sir.

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.

I love my 85 Sako in .270 thanks for sharing how great this cartridge is!

Beautiful rifle and great cartridge. I have a 1977 model 70 xtr in 270. My favorite rifle by far

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..!!

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.

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.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience and God Bless you and your family sir. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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!

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.

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.

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

Great video, enjoyed seeing your off-hand shooting at the end. A demonstration of something done correctly is priceless. Very happy to hear Benny is doing okay these days! Happy Thanksgiving, take care and be well!

A beauty indeed. Congrats!

Great vid! Fantastic rifle, enjoyed the reloading footage too. Thanks for sharing, sir! Greets from the Netherlands, T.

My absolute fave my mod 70 super grade in 270 win..back when I hunted was my go to rifle. Loots of wonderful game meat my children grew up on was brought home with it..kinda always gets back to the " 6.8 O'CONNOR ".

Excellent video, sir. Thank you!

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

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!

Just found these! Great videos Wayne!

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.

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.

Happy holidays blue 🦌 love your videos and knowledge. Thanks so much for putting out videos and sharing your knowledge with us all

In the 1960s my deer rifle was a 1917 Lee Enfield 303 British. It got me my first deer but the bbl was shot out as one would expect for a rifle that cost $11.99 at Sears Canada. A couple of years later I won a lot of points in a company sales contest. My dear Bride wanted a new bedroom suite and I wanted a new gun. She agreed to take a cheaper suite so I could get my rifle. As I wanted to reload plus have a great cartridge I chose the 270. Another factor was the fact that 4831 powder gave great performance and there was ample surplus of it from WW2.. and a 2lb sealed tin was only $4.00 Canadian. I decided on the Remington Model 700 ADL as the bolt was recessed to accomodate the cartridge head which was touted as making hand loading safer. I then purchased a Lee Loader for $15.95 that actually loaded as accurate loads as more expensive ram loaders. It came with a powder dipper but I did go all out and buy a Redding powder scale as I did want to vary my loads. I used Rem cases, CCI primers and 130 gr. Rem Core Lock bullets. I mounted a cheap 4 power Hakko ?? scope for $30 including Weaver mounts. Off I went to the range and sighted in. Right of the box the gun shot well but I always seemed to get a flyer in each 3 shot grouping. I also noticed that the primers swelled. After consulting a gunsmith he determined that the throat was on the tight side. So I down loaded to 57 and 58 grains of 4831 and the problem ceased. I actually found that 56 1/2 grains gave the best accuracy with 1/2 groups which was fine as I sighted in using old chesterfield cushions to rest the gun on. I shot my first deer at 150 yards and it went down with one shot in heavy woods. That was great except the Core Lock broke up and I had meat damage. I deduced that the gun had too much power for short range as the estimated muzzle velocity was about 2800 fps although that was only a published estimate as Chronographs were few and very expensive. So I switched to the Winchester Silver Tip ( long gone now) and got great results and I knew right where the gun would shoot out to 200 yards at the range and guessed out to 400 yards. I shot a Pronghorn out close to 400 yards using about 2 in hold over and down it went. Man I loved that gun.. In the mid seventies I got transferred from the Canadian Prairies to a population dense area of Ontario and only shotgun slugs were allowed. So, I sold the gun and reloading equip for $200 Can. I thought I did well as the retail price of the ADL was only $185 new when I won it. A few years later I moved back to the prairies and have had three different calibers all fine shooters but never to the extent of the Rem even with hand loads. I always kicked myself for selling that gun.

Thank you for these great videos. They are treasures. God Bless.

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!

Enjoyed this review, thank you!

Wonderful to see you again sir. Belated Easter greetings.

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.

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

I have a hard back version of Jack O'Connors "The complete book of Rifles and Shotguns". Absolutely one of the the best books I have read about shooting. Absolutely wonderful reviews about the model 70 in that book and I hope to have one some day soon

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.

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 KZfaqr dispense so much information so casually?

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.

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.

Great show

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.

I have a 1970 Winchester Model 70 .270 I love it and will always have it .

Great video, I learn so much from you! God Bless you and thank you too!

Nice rifle I’m glad you’re enjoying it

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.

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).

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.