Rifle advice

[gerry]

For sure I really noticed how mild it recoiled too even with 160 gr bullets, that goes a long way when it comes to accurate shooting.

 

[taylorce1]

I have 3 .270 rifles, it's my favorite when I need a rifle that'll simply get the job done.

 

[Thebear_78]

I’d go with the remington, and second the ruger. The big thing about the remington is the fact that he can customize it in any way he wants. There are more parts/stocks/accessories for the remington than all the rest together. The remington in 270 will give years of good service.

 

[Anonymous]

Agreed and that goes along way for a poor college student and a Dad supplying ammo!

For some reason when I read it was your son's first rifle- I was assuming a youth gun....if he's in college, heck. The Weatherby would be outstanding. I've had a Vanguard and a Howa...both shot lights out!

 

[Silentstalker]

He starts college in the fall. He has used "Dad's" rifles in the past. You all have helped me make this decision tonight. Thank you! Hope to post pics of the rifle and some game with it this year!

 

[nvbroncrider]

Im sure it wont be popular here, but Im looking at a .270 Win. We would both have the same caliber rifle and loaded with 150 gr. BT and Partitions they will both handle everything we hunt here in the west.

Nothing wrong with that very sensible then when he want something bigger just send it to JES for a rebore 338-06 or 35 Whelen!

Just kidding. All that aside the 270 is a very sensible choice. He'll be happy with it.

 

[DrMike]

The .270 is a fine choice. Though I've never owned one, it is primarily because I acquired a .280 first. Having fallen in love with the .280 cartridge, I never looked seriously at a .270. I suspect that had I acquired a .270 first, the .280 would never have received a serious look. A couple of fine cartridges in any case.

 

[wildgene]

...well, since you've 'up'd the ante' a little, I just throw this out on the table...

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/brownin ... 35468.html

 

[DrMike]

Not bad, Gene. Not bad at all. The Brownings are a fine rifle.

 

[SJB358]

My little brother is a lefty so he got a LH Ruger American in a 270 Winchester for his first rifle. It is a great shooter. I'm not super keen on the rifle but it does shoot and act well. I have no thoughts of him not killing everything he points it at if he is aiming it true. It's a great combo.

I think a Remington would give him a slew of options for the future though.

 

[wildgene]

Not bad, Gene. Not bad at all. The Brownings are a fine rifle.

...I've been pretty lucky, & have gone 4 for 4 w/ the A-Bolts being shooters...

 

[Silentstalker]

That Browning is a beautiful rifle. I will look into that one as well. Its nice to get good quality feedback from guys who know more about this obsession than I ever will. Thanks again guys!

 

[Polaris]

So long as we're upping the antie, also at able. You could do no better than a Tikka for under $600.

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/tikka-l ... 90853.html

 

[Anonymous]

I agree with these other folks...once you've gone north from the $500 cap to something like $750...the rifles get substantially better built, with better features.

Browning and Tikka- I've had both and they both shot great. My current X-Bolt in .270 is likely the "most" accurate rifle I own. Sub MOA with 4 brands of factory ammo in 2 weights.

You might also consider the new Winchester XPR, built alongside the A-Bolt III and shares many of the design features.

 

[SJB358]

I dig the Vanguards. A little heavy in their factory stocks, but there are plenty of upgrades available for them and all I have used have been nice shooters and mechanically solid.

 

[bbearhntr]

I am a big browning fan and I handled an Abolt 3 a couple of weeks ago for the first time and quickly put it back on the rack. I was not impressed. The thing felt clunky and the bolt was hideous. It was a serious disappointment from what i had come to expect from browning. I still love the Xbolt though it is more pricey. The Tikka would get my vote.

 

[Oldtrader3]

When I was young and had no money, I used to buy the best used rifle that I could find, regardless of caliber. I ended up with mostly .308's, .30-06's and .270's but they all shot well and did what I needed.

 

[rmarshall]

Don't count out the Marlin XL7's, we have 3 around the house and they flat out shoot, my BIL has one in a 270 win, it's a tack driver. Of all the ones we use 7-08 and 270 win, I am not ashamed of packing them, they look and feel like a rem 700 and shoot awesome, no matter what pill I put in them! Watch Gunbroker and pick you one up for 250 ish and then buy a great scope to go along with it.

 

[Tjay]

Just a thought but did you ask your son what he might like? If it is one he likes you can not go wrong. They are all good choices.

 

[Silentstalker]

Man guys, all good feedback! I am looking at some used rifles in addition to the ones mentioned. My Son is not picky and grateful for anything. I will post a pic of the one we pick! Thanks again!