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<blockquote data-quote="TBuckus" data-source="post: 881623" data-attributes="member: 49491"><p>I have a Model 70 .270 classic stainless that I would like to set it up for a dual purpose mid to long range hunter. I don't have a lot of money so it will be a budget build.</p><p>Here is my definition of mid to long range- something I can take in the brush at low power and easily scope deer, but be able to open shoot out to 5-600 yds accurately with a lot of practice. Right now I am uncomfortable with the accuracy that I can get from it at over 400 yds.</p><p></p><p>Here is what I have so far and what I am thinking/ wanting;</p><p>1. The gun is stock, except for a 3 lb trigger pull adjustment. Original plastic stock.</p><p>2. Keep it as light as possible.</p><p>3. Scope- currently have a Leupold 3x9x40 on it. Thinking 4-12x44 Vortex or similar in Zeiss. Or should I be looking at the 50mm objective scopes? </p><p>4. Stock- Looking at a Manners or McMillan. HS doesn't make one for the Model 70 and I don't like the feel of the B&C. Want to go light.</p><p>5. Trigger- Quite a few people say that trigger pull is a personal preference, but would I be better off with a lighter pull? Get an adjustable trigger?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TBuckus, post: 881623, member: 49491"] I have a Model 70 .270 classic stainless that I would like to set it up for a dual purpose mid to long range hunter. I don't have a lot of money so it will be a budget build. Here is my definition of mid to long range- something I can take in the brush at low power and easily scope deer, but be able to open shoot out to 5-600 yds accurately with a lot of practice. Right now I am uncomfortable with the accuracy that I can get from it at over 400 yds. Here is what I have so far and what I am thinking/ wanting; 1. The gun is stock, except for a 3 lb trigger pull adjustment. Original plastic stock. 2. Keep it as light as possible. 3. Scope- currently have a Leupold 3x9x40 on it. Thinking 4-12x44 Vortex or similar in Zeiss. Or should I be looking at the 50mm objective scopes? 4. Stock- Looking at a Manners or McMillan. HS doesn't make one for the Model 70 and I don't like the feel of the B&C. Want to go light. 5. Trigger- Quite a few people say that trigger pull is a personal preference, but would I be better off with a lighter pull? Get an adjustable trigger? [/QUOTE]
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