.270 Suggestions

[Gobi]

I've been looking for a 270 for my hunting rifle. I've seen numerous models ranging greatly in price. In your experiences, is there a big difference in quality of rifle from an entry level and something a few steps up?

I'm not trying to be cheap, but I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. As long as I can make the rifle shoot straight, that's all I really care about.

[MooseRiverTrapper]

A t3x.

[dgl1948]

Keep your eye open for a used Ruger model 77 in the 270. Good rifle and they go for a reasonable price.

[Gobi]

Originally Posted by MooseRiverTrapper

A t3x.

But why? That doesn't give me any information that I'm looking for. How does it differ from the cheaper models like an Xbolt or a Savage?

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by Gobi

But why? That doesn't give me any information that I'm looking for. How does it differ from the cheaper models like an Xbolt or a Savage?

If you want a rifle that shoots and don’t care what it looks like you can go wrong with a T3x.

[shunda2]

There is no such thing as a bad .270

[teberle]

Originally Posted by Gobi

But why? That doesn't give me any information that I'm looking for. How does it differ from the cheaper models like an Xbolt or a Savage?

T3 is very accurate with factory ammo and no modifications. People like them because they're super functional and accurate "out of the box" and not too expensive. The bolt is very smooth to operate. I have one in 270 and it shoots around 1 moa with the cheapest factory stuff. The main issues seem to be the plastic bold shroud and aluminum recoil lug (both fixed on the t3x). Haven't used an xbolt or Savage, but from what I've heard the synthetic stocks on the savages are flimsy and bend easily, which is not an issue on the Tikka. The xbolt is not cheaper than a t3.

[kingrat]

Weatherby vanguards are also great guns and accurate. And yes also cant go wrong with tikka.

[Muller]

Originally Posted by Gobi

I've been looking for a 270 for my hunting rifle. I've seen numerous models ranging greatly in price. In your experiences, is there a big difference in quality of rifle from an entry level and something a few steps up?

I'm not trying to be cheap, but I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. As long as I can make the rifle shoot straight, that's all I really care about.

Savage model 111.
Tack driver right out the box.
Won’t break the bank buying one.
Upgrade the scope if needed.
You will be happy with it.

[bpk1982]

Originally Posted by Gobi

I've been looking for a 270 for my hunting rifle. I've seen numerous models ranging greatly in price. In your experiences, is there a big difference in quality of rifle from an entry level and something a few steps up?

I'm not trying to be cheap, but I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. As long as I can make the rifle shoot straight, that's all I really care about.

As has been said, tikka is a reliable choice. There are places that still have the T3's and are on clearance pricing. The T3x being the newer model. A couple of the Canadian tires in Calgary has them. There was a tikka hunter blued walnut for $729. You wont find better value then that.

Regarding savage, I would not get a model without the accutrigger.

[Nyksta]

Prophet river has a ruger m77 hawkeye in 270 win right now. $750 with a Green Hogue stock. Great deal.

Nice controlled round feed, nice open top for easy top feeding even with gloves on, simple dependable hinged floorplate, 3 position safety. Rugged and reliable

[fps plus]

If not afraid to buy used
1 / Winchester Model 70 push feed featherweight
2/ Ruger m-77 (tang safety)

[aardvaark]

I’ve got a Savage 111 in .270 Bought it cuz I wanted a .270 and now it’s my go to gun for big game for moose and elk. That, or my 25-06 Tikka which is my go to for Deer. I’ve also got a 308Cooey and a 338Sako.

I bought the savage used, the guy before me put a Timney trigger in it. Which is a big part of why I like it cuz I’m spoiled with the very excellent Tikka triggers. And which also helps me to shoot it better. And it’s also plenty accurate. Don’t remember the exact measurements but it was right around 1moa. And it’s got a clip (detachable box magazine).

I’ve never owned an Accu-trigger but I’ve shot my son in law’s 243 Savage with an accu-trigger and I don’t really care for his trigger. My savage is also easy to carry cuz of the light synthetic stock but as they say, there’s no free lunch, with 150gr bullets it kicks hard. Only shot 150’s with it cuz I wanted the extra weight for the bigger animals. But if you stay with 130’s it’ll be a lot easier on the shoulder. I’m going to work up a 130 or a 140 round for it this summer and it will be my long distance sheep gun this fall.

[Salavee]

Originally Posted by fps plus

If not afraid to buy used
1 / Winchester Model 70 push feed featherweight
2/ Ruger m-77 (tang safety)

I have to agree with this suggestion. Not only those mentioned above but there's a ton of superb high quality rifles available on the used market... usually of far better value than anything new offered over- the - counter at a similar price.

[JTRED]

My Tikka T3 featherlite s/s in 270win has been my main hunting rifle for the past 12 seasons. It's accurate, reliable, rugged, and not too heavy. I hunt exclusively in the mountains of south western BC and manage a few short three/four night backpack trips per year. It has withstood the years exceptionally well and functions like new. I shoot Federal Fusion 150gr and if I do my job it will shoot sub MOA every time. They have a great trigger, one of the smoothest actions I've ever tried, and are just an all round excellent rifle for the money.That being said I would pick the rifle that feels best to you, because the better it fits you the better it's going to shoot for you.

[mattthegorby]

I am relatively new to all this and went with the weatherby vangaurd S2 as I wanted to go new with the cheapest rifle I could with a well respected action and reputation for accuracy. My plan is I will upgrade the stock at some point and make it a project to customize it in the future for fun. On sale often at cabelas for under 700.

I found that if you go shoulder them in the store and work the actions it becomes pretty clear what you are paying for and what feels good on your shoulder. It all seemed pretty mysterious at first, but after one afternoon I had narrowed it down to a couple models.

[6.5 shooter]

Originally Posted by mattthegorby

I am relatively new to all this and went with the weatherby vangaurd S2 as I wanted to go new with the cheapest rifle I could with a well respected action and reputation for accuracy. My plan is I will upgrade the stock at some point and make it a project to customize it in the future for fun. On sale often at cabelas for under 700.

I found that if you go shoulder them in the store and work the actions it becomes pretty clear what you are paying for and what feels good on your shoulder. It all seemed pretty mysterious at first, but after one afternoon I had narrowed it down to a couple models.

best advice in the tread.

[303carbine]

Originally Posted by Gobi

I've been looking for a 270 for my hunting rifle. I've seen numerous models ranging greatly in price. In your experiences, is there a big difference in quality of rifle from an entry level and something a few steps up?

I'm not trying to be cheap, but I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. As long as I can make the rifle shoot straight, that's all I really care about.

Just be sure your 270 is a Remington 25-06

[58thecat]

Very nice, slightly used Remington 700 BDL....or a tikka....

[Pathfinder76]

Pre 64 Model 70’s have fallen out of favour. As such they are now available fairly reasonably priced. One of them with a modern synthetic stock would be tough to beat.

[Deer Hunter]

Look into a used Browning Abolt as well

[WildBillG]

If it were me I would look at a Rem 700 SPS. They are affordable and no matter what has been said Remingtons shoot great out of the box. If not look at the Savage lines they are supposed to be very accuraye as well. Both of these choices offer the most upgrades that will not break the bank. How ever out ofthe box will likely give you what you need.

[Smokinyotes]

Originally Posted by WildBillG

If it were me I would look at a Rem 700 SPS. They are affordable and no matter what has been said Remingtons shoot great out of the box. If not look at the Savage lines they are supposed to be very accuraye as well. Both of these choices offer the most upgrades that will not break the bank. How ever out ofthe box will likely give you what you need.

Any bolt I’ve ever felt on an SPS feels as though it has a bag of pea gravel in it. There is a reason there is so many upgrades available for them, because they are terrible to shoot the way they come from the factory.

[Gobi]

Originally Posted by mattthegorby

I am relatively new to all this and went with the weatherby vangaurd S2 as I wanted to go new with the cheapest rifle I could with a well respected action and reputation for accuracy. My plan is I will upgrade the stock at some point and make it a project to customize it in the future for fun. On sale often at cabelas for under 700.

I found that if you go shoulder them in the store and work the actions it becomes pretty clear what you are paying for and what feels good on your shoulder. It all seemed pretty mysterious at first, but after one afternoon I had narrowed it down to a couple models.

Great advice here. I actually did this at the home hardware in Coaldale and I nixxed at least 3 rifles just because it didn't feel right. I really did like the weatherby and the remington models they had in stock.

To those that are suggesting Tikka, I just don't want to spend that much money on my first rifle. if I could find one like someone was suggesting on clearance then great but otherwise the Tikka isn't an option.

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by Gobi

Great advice here. I actually did this at the home hardware in Coaldale and I nixxed at least 3 rifles just because it didn't feel right. I really did like the weatherby and the remington models they had in stock.



To those that are suggesting Tikka, I just don't want to spend that much money on my first rifle. if I could find one like someone was suggesting on clearance then great but otherwise the Tikka isn't an option.

Just think of it as a tool you'll have the rest of your life instead of upgrading every couple years

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[Dubious]

Originally Posted by Gobi

Great advice here. I actually did this at the home hardware in Coaldale and I nixxed at least 3 rifles just because it didn't feel right. I really did like the weatherby and the remington models they had in stock.

To those that are suggesting Tikka, I just don't want to spend that much money on my first rifle. if I could find one like someone was suggesting on clearance then great but otherwise the Tikka isn't an option.

The tikka rifles don’t shoot any better than the other listed rifles. Tikka enjoys a cult like following for some reason. If that amount of money is out of your budget go for another rifle that’s cheaper and could be used in the future as an action to build off of.

[270person]

Vanguard s2 is a well built rifle with a great action but they are heavy. I wouldn't own a Tikka T3 due to all the plastic but the T3x is a pretty well built rifle.

I own an xbolt hunter. It'll be my last. Rotten triggers.

Being serious? Buy once cry once. You likely wont buy a $600 rifle you won't wish you'd stepped up and used the coin on better within 2 years.

Older model 70 Wins are good rifles. CZ makes great rifles as well.

Great cartridge you've decided on though. Don't let anyone tell you it's out of date or boring.

[Gobi]

Originally Posted by Dubious

Tikka enjoys a cult like following for some reason. If that amount of money is out of your budget go for another rifle that’s cheaper and could be used in the future as an action to build off of.

Originally Posted by 270person

Vanguard s2 is a well built rifle with a great action but they are heavy. I wouldn't own a Tikka T3 due to all the plastic but the T3x is a pretty well built rifle.

I own an xbolt hunter. It'll be my last. Rotten triggers.

Being serious? Buy once cry once. You likely wont buy a $600 rifle you won't wish you'd stepped up and used the coin on better within 2 years.

Older model 70 Wins are good rifles. CZ makes great rifles as well.

Great cartridge you've decided on though. Don't let anyone tell you it's out of date or boring.

I appreciate both of these as well.

On one hand I can understand the "spend it once" mentality. But on the other I like the stepping stone aspect. Get something cheaper first to see what I like, what I don't like, what I wish it had ETC.

I have noticed the Weatherby S2s are quite heavy. I already own a 223 S2 and noticed it's got some heft.

I'm not sure why I chose the 270, but I have heard from numerous people that I should step it up and also that it's a damn good cartridge. I'm sure I'll figure it out!

[mattthegorby]

Originally Posted by Gobi

I appreciate both of these as well.

On one hand I can understand the "spend it once" mentality. But on the other I like the stepping stone aspect. Get something cheaper first to see what I like, what I don't like, what I wish it had ETC.

I have noticed the Weatherby S2s are quite heavy. I already own a 223 S2 and noticed it's got some heft.

I'm not sure why I chose the 270, but I have heard from numerous people that I should step it up and also that it's a damn good cartridge. I'm sure I'll figure it out!

Happy with my S2, but it is a bit of a pig like you guys say. I am with you getting something modest in price before going all out. My gun plans have changed quite a bit after my first season. I discovered I really want to get into sheep hunting and long range shooting.

My S2 will likely get thrown in a chassis for long range, eventually I will pick up something really light like a kimber for hauling around for days on end.

[SnipeHunter]

Originally Posted by chuck

Pre 64 Model 70’s have fallen out of favour. As such they are now available fairly reasonably priced. One of them with a modern synthetic stock would be tough to beat.

Surprising. I haven't seen any Pre-'64's for less than $900. With this soft market value, what sort of offer do you think a person could negotiate to? Is $600 a possibility for a good 'shooter'?

Isn't the furniture a big part of the Pre-'64 value vs. post '64?