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[Wind River]

I had a 243 and now shoot a 270. As most of you know this is truly a home grown rifle, all but a few components made made right here. In my opinion it is excellent. A 700 copy with significant improvement over the original. While some claim it is not in the same league as the super high end 700 copies, it comes at a very reasonable price. I regret letting go of the 243 and the 270 was <moa out of the box with the “O’Conner load”, h4831 / 130 grain. I don’t care much for the stock that is supplied but I bought the rifle on sale at $799 and replaced the stock. After pillar bedding it now will produce 3/4 moa and even an occasional 1/2” group. Good rifles.

 

[Brunoo]

Sounds like you snagged a sweet deal and tuned that bad boy up right! You're shooting tiny holes in paper now. Looks like that 270 is a keeper, maybe you just needed a better stock

 

[Jimmy]

That is sharp, getting a bargain rifle to shoot 3/4 moa is pure skill. What was the absolute trickiest part of that pillar bedding job, and what exactly made you decide to toss the factory stock? I'm thinking of upgrading my own rifle next

 

[Bryan]

Man, talk about turning a good deal into a great rifle, you basically got custom performance without the custom price tag. That 3/4 moa and the occasional half-incher proves your 'home-grown' improvements are the real deal. Seriously impressive work

 

[Wind River]

That is sharp, getting a bargain rifle to shoot 3/4 moa is pure skill. What was the absolute trickiest part of that pillar bedding job, and what exactly made you decide to toss the factory stock? I'm thinking of upgrading my own rifle next

I’ve never taken a liking to polymer stocks, and I prefer a conventional hunting stock to the “long range”. Pillar bedding is not difficult but you may want to assistance from someone that has done it a few times. I used aluminum pilars from Pete’s Pilars. I remove about 1/8” of wood where the bedding will be. Drill 1/2” holes for the pillars then put the Pilar’s on the action using the action screws then set the barreled action down into the stock. On the underside of the stock mark the pillars for length. Cut the pillars to the correct length and you’re ready for release agent, I usually use Mineax Paste Wax. I also put some electrical tape on front and bottom of the lug for clearance.

 

[Wind River]

Man, talk about turning a good deal into a great rifle, you basically got custom performance without the custom price tag. That 3/4 moa and the occasional half-incher proves your 'home-grown' improvements are the real deal. Seriously impressive work

Thank you! I got the rifle at Reed’s Guns in Minnesota, they may still be selling them at that price, $799+shipping.