The Rifle is a Remington 700 LA (trued up by Benchmark)
AICS Chassis system (heavy)
Benchmark Barrel .277", 1:9 twist, chambered in 270 Winchester, 28" long and fluted with "mini muscle brake" muzzle brake.
Factory trigger tuned down to around 2lbs.
20 MOA base...(can't remember brand)
Leupold Mk IV 4.5-14x50 with TMR reticle and M1 turrets
Seekins rings etc.
This rifle is heavy for hunting.... over 14lbs. with everything including bi-pod and sling. I use this rifle for competitions as well. Did the Field Shooter's Challenge right before the hunt and placed 4th.... not bad considering I also acted as an RO for the match and had to shoot every stage first.
Im shooting Matrix ballistics 165gr bullets. The actual BC is about .650, and I'm shooting them at 2890fps. The ballistics are excellent. In my usual shooting spots it's normal to get first round hits beyond 1200yds (wouln't shoot game that far). I've always loved the 270 winchester. When I got involved in long range shooting, my old 270 just collected dust. When I found out about these new high BC bullets, I knew it was time for another 270 win. Terminal Ballistics were excellent with this bullet, wouldn't hesitate to use them on larger/tougher game either.
Pic from the match
