Remington 700 .270

[NWBREW]

I have a Rem. 700 BDL in .270 made in 1965.....metal but plate,  They are great guns...doesn't seem to kick too bad for me. I paid 400 without a scope in near perfect condition.

[TeacherMan]

Thinking about having it cut down a little shorter and a Sims recoil pad put on it along with a 2" shrter barrel and a muzzle blast put on it. Cost a little but it would fit them when I was done.

[bobcat]

2" shorter barrel

On a 270?   

[Wacenturion]

2" shorter barrel

On a 270?   

Agree....just tone down the loads.

[TeacherMan]

Only reason I was thinking that was my daughters. They are very small. If I shorten up the stock and put a new recoil pad on it that will make the barrel front heavy. I figured the muzzle break would help a little more with recoil.   

[bobcat]

Only reason I was thinking that was my daughters. They are very small. If I shorten up the stock and put a new recoil pad on it that will make the barrel front heavy. I figured the muzzle break would help a little more with recoil.   

I think that barrel is 22 inches, and I would not want to go shorter than that with a 270. A muzzle brake will make it louder, plus with the muzzle brake your adding more length to the barrel.

I'd shorten the stock, install a recoil pad, and use the "managed recoil" loads. Unless you're a reloader, then you can easily load up some really mild loads, by using a 130 grain bullet and a relatively fast powder. You could even go with a 110 grain Barnes.

Your daughters may just need to only shoot with a rest, until they get bigger. Or get them a smaller, lighter rifle.

[Pathfinder101]

Agree with Bobcat on this one.  I don't think I would shorten the barrell and I know for sure I wouldn't put a muzzle brake on it.  Add a recoil pad (Sims, Limbsaver or RemingtonR3- just make sure it is nice and squishy) and shoot 130 gr bullets.  THe .270 is not quite as tame as the .243.  Not sure if I would cut the stock down either.  How old are your girls? 

[Bofire]

  shortening the stock will make it LESS muzzle heavy not more. The muzzle will be closer to them, less cantilever. 
Carl

[royalbull]

Only reason I was thinking that was my daughters. They are very small. If I shorten up the stock and put a new recoil pad on it that will make the barrel front heavy. I figured the muzzle break would help a little more with recoil.   

were the adl's part of the recall on the model 700's? not sure what years were affected, but if you have to take the safety off to unload it, it will need to be sent in for repairs before you let your girls use it.

[Wacenturion]

Believe it was some 700 model triggers that were an issue, although debatable.  Remington will cover the change out, with the owner covering shipping, if I remember right.  Here's the details.........


Remington 700 recall notice

    Safety Modification Program

    Remington Model 700 & Model 40-X
    If you own a Remington Model 700 or Model 40-X rifle:
    Only those Model 700 or 40-X rifles made before March 1982 were manufactured with a bolt-lock mechanism. Model 700 or 40-X rifles made after March 1982 do not have a bolt-lock mechanism and may be loaded and unloaded with the safety in the “S” or “On Safe” position. Consequently, post-1982 Model 700 or 40-X rifles are not subject to this bolt-lock Safety Modification Program.

    To determine whether your Model 700 or 40-X rifle has a bolt-lock mechanism, either:

    • Call Remington toll-free at 1-877-387-6691 and a service representative will help you determine if your firearm has a bolt-lock mechanism, or

    • Take your Model 700 or 40-X rifle to a Remington Authorized Repair Center and a qualified gunsmith will examine your firearm and determine whether it has a bolt-lock mechanism.


    If your Model 700 or 40-X rifle has a bolt-lock mechanism, it is eligible for this bolt-lock Safety Modification Program. If you participate, your firearm will be cleaned and inspected for proper functioning by a qualified gunsmith. Once the condition of your firearm has been assessed, you will be notified of one of the following:

    • Your firearm’s trigger assembly is otherwise in good operating condition, and the gunsmith will proceed to physically remove the bolt-lock feature so that your rifle can be loaded and unloaded while the safety remains in the “S” or “On Safe” position; or

    • Your rifle’s trigger assembly is found to be in an unsatisfactory or potentially unsafe operating condition because of any number of factors, including wear, alteration or maintenance. The entire trigger assembly will be replaced with a new factory trigger assembly, which does not incorporate a bolt-lock mechanism.


    In either case, the total cost to you is $20 plus shipping and handling. You will also receive a safety redemption certificate to complete and submit in order to receive a free blaze orange hat (one hat per certificate).

    How to participate in the Safety Modification Program

    Complete the General Repair Form and
    Send or deliver your firearm and the completed repair form to either:
    a) A Remington Authorized Repair Center; or
    b) Ship your firearm to the Remington factory at:
    Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Ilion Firearms Plant
    Attention: BL Safety Program
    14 Hoefler Avenue
    Ilion, NY 13357

    Remington will bill or arrange for payment once your firearm is received and evaluated.


    CAUTION: It is your responsibility to comply with all laws and regulations regarding transportation or shipping of your firearm. Absolutely no ammunition should be packaged with the firearm whether loaded in the firearm itself or included in the shipping container. The firearm should be transported only in a completely unloaded condition.

   

[Encore 280]

 Natchez Shooters Supplies just came out with an online flyer today with really good buys on Nikon scopes.

[TeacherMan]

shortening the stock will make it LESS muzzle heavy not more. The muzzle will be closer to them, less cantilever. 
Carl

I'm just going to set my encore up for my girls in 25-06, .243 and .223. They will always be small. My wife is 5'4 115 lbs. I'm going to bring my wife and the gun into a gun smith and have them help make the call on the stock length. Fit it to her then put a Sims pad on it top it with a Leupold 4-12 and get some Federal 130s for it.

Thanks for all the info.

[Pathfinder101]

shortening the stock will make it LESS muzzle heavy not more. The muzzle will be closer to them, less cantilever. 
Carl

I'm just going to set my encore up for my girls in 25-06, .243 and .223. They will always be small. My wife is 5'4 115 lbs. I'm going to bring my wife and the gun into a gun smith and have them help make the call on the stock length. Fit it to her then put a Sims pad on it top it with a Leupold 4-12 and get some Federal 130s for it.

Thanks for all the info.

Sounds perfect.  I think she'll love it.

[WSU]

My wife shoots Federal TSX 130s out of hers.  Has worked well on elk and deer, and she is deadly accurate with it.

[C-Money]

The 130gr Federal Classic (blue or grey box) work great in the 270wins I have been around.