Which rifle should I get? Looking at a new WSM

[rmarshall]

Looking at a WSM, only have around $650, I have found a browning abolt with a 26" tube and looking at a model 700 SPS, like the light weight of the browning, but have never had a browning rifle. I have always liked the 700. The 700 seems to be limited by action length and magazine length, but not quite sure, what's your thoughts. If I could afford it I would get a model 70, can't seem to find one. Scotty has a sweet 300 or did have but I have all the 270 wsm stuff. Thanks for the replies

 

[DrMike]

Go for the Browning; it will serve you quite well. Browning makes a good product. The new Remingtons are a crap shoot. Magazine length is essentially equivalent in each of these rifles, but I do believe you'll get better service out of the Browning.

 

[SJB358]

Looking at a WSM, only have around $650, I have found a browning abolt with a 26" tube and looking at a model 700 SPS, like the light weight of the browning, but have never had a browning rifle. I have always liked the 700. The 700 seems to be limited by action length and magazine length, but not quite sure, what's your thoughts. If I could afford it I would get a model 70, can't seem to find one. Scotty has a sweet 300 or did have but I have all the 270 wsm stuff. Thanks for the replies

Yeah, the Browning seems like a better deal to me. Buying a new Remington doesn't feel like a good investment after my last one.

I do like the longer mag box of the Winchester though. Really allows a lot of options for different bullets.

Good luck on your buy. I love my 270WSM. Just a great round.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd take the Browning in a heartbeat over a SPS.

I think a 26" tube on a short action is a bit like lipstick on a pig...but talk about maximum efficiency in a cartridge.

I think it would give excellent service. Are you getting a .300 or .270WSM?

 

[rmarshall]

thanks guys, i think i will jump on the browning first thing in the morning, hodge im going with a 270 wsm! I have one right now, just trying to sell it. I love it but looking for a lighter gun.

 

[muleman]

I found a M70 Featherweight 270wsm on GB last month for $500. Be patient and you will be rewarded! It has great balance and will carry well.
Scott

 

[SJB358]

thanks guys, i think i will jump on the browning first thing in the morning, hodge im going with a 270 wsm! I have one right now, just trying to sell it. I love it but looking for a lighter gun.

Good luck. Take some pictures of the new one!

 

[FOTIS]

This

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =371174228



or this

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =370758669

:wink:

 

[DrMike]

That is a couple of great buys, Fotis. If they go that cheaply, someone will be getting a steal.

 

[FOTIS]

and they are accurate!

 

[DrMike]

and they are accurate!

Roger that.

 

[BK]

This is just me and my anti-.270 bias, but I would try and save a little more, and find some sort of M70 in 7WSM.

 

[ajvigs]

http://www.gunsamerica.com/980824095/WI ... MM_WSM.htm

 

[SJB358]

Nice, throw that is a quality stock and you have a very nice rifle.. Those are probably some of my favorites. Hated the stock, but in a good stock, along with the old style trigger, they are winners..

 

[BK]

http://www.gunsamerica.com/980824095/WINCHESTER_MODEL_70_STAINLESS_SYNTHETIC_7MM_WSM.htm

Yeah, man, drop that thing in a purple McSwirley, that'd be cool!

 

[wildgene]

http://www.gunsamerica.com/980824095/WINCHESTER_MODEL_70_STAINLESS_SYNTHETIC_7MM_WSM.htm

Yeah, man, drop that thing in a purple McSwirley, that'd be cool!

 

[DrMike]

My eyes! My eyes! I'm washing them with bleach and I can still see that hat!

 

[BK]

Think they make that in a 7-7/8?

 

[gerry]

For some strange reason I can picture DrMike in that hat :shock:

 

[BK]

Oh wait, I already have a 7WSM in a purple McSwirley...