I have a Model 700 Rem .270 Win. which Roy Dunlap barrelled in the mid 1970's that I bought for $260 from a friend in 1986. With the exception of my 3 Cooper rifles (.221 Fireball, .223 AI Rem and Tactical 20, which are all smallbores) that .270 is the most accurate, reliable rifle I own, and will work for anything from jackrabbits to elk with the right load (130's or 150's). Since the first of this year, I have discovered another use for this fine rifle...1000 yd Benchrest matches. I have only used it in 3 matches (March, May and July). In March it took the High Score trophy for that match, but had a 21 1/4" group for the 10 shots. July it missed High Score by 7 points to a 6.5x284 and a 7MM Rem. Mag, but had a 17 3/4" group (not the winner either, but the groups are getting smaller). This may not sound that good to some, but the rifle is a HUNTING rig, not a specialty rifle that was made specifically for 1000 yd shooting. Bottom line, if I had to chose ONE rifle from those I currently own to serve me in all situations, it would be this gun without question. Incidentally, for those interested, my 1000 yd load is 135gr Sierra Matchkings over 53gr of IMR4350 in Rem. cases with Federal 210M primers. Clear skies and good shootin'.
