Which .270 hunting rifle and scope

[dvdcrr]

Winchester featherweight is like saying Buick featherweight. You can only shave so much off but you still have that comparatively chunky action, strong yes and very functional, sure. But if you want positively trim and sweet, try a Kimber classic 270 WSM. I mean actually hunt with one.
I have never been an X bolt fan but that carbon unit looks like a nice stick.

 

[dubnali]

Winchester featherweight is like saying Buick featherweight. You can only shave so much off but you still have that comparatively chunky action, strong yes and very functional, sure. But if you want positively trim and sweet, try a Kimber classic 270 WSM. I mean actually hunt with one.
I have never been an X bolt fan but that carbon unit looks like a nice stick.

Thank you. I forgot to post a pic of the fluted barrel. Adds to weight reduction for sure.

 

[Rat Robb]

I am on the same "hunt" as the OP but I'm looking for a wood stock. I have it narrowed down to the Browning X-Bolt Hunter or the Winchester Model 70 Sporter. Aware that I'm gonna be banging this gun through the woods, I was somewhat limiting how nice and fancy I went but still wanted the natural look. Those other guns are a little too nice of a finish for woods of southeast Missouri, lol.

I have a Leopold VX-3 4.5-14x40 sitting on the bench with no gun to go on, a leftover from my R700P.

It's time to go and see which one falls into my hands but would love to hear anything good or bad about either of the above.

-Robb

ps Sorry if this is considered a thread hijack.

 

[razorback2003]

Look at Winchester 70, Browning X Bolt, Remington 700 XCR, Sako. Those are all good guns. Winchester and Kimber are about the nicest American made production bolt hunting rifles. Look at Leupold, Zeiss, Swarovski scopes.

You have a lot of options.

 

[CB900F]

Rat Robb;

I'd have a Browning A-bolt if the correct one (lefty) came around, but I know I'd pass on the X-bolt. Particularly the wood stocked X-bolts. Take a look at the thickness of the wood surrounding the magazine. That's not wood on the sides, that's veneer.

900F

 

[dubnali]

Rat Robb;

I'd have a Browning A-bolt if the correct one (lefty) came around, but I know I'd pass on the X-bolt. Particularly the wood stocked X-bolts. Take a look at the thickness of the wood surrounding the magazine. That's not wood on the sides, that's veneer.

900F

My buddy has an X-Bolt Micro wood/blue in .243. It's likely the best shooter in the safe other than his A-Bolt in .223wssm.

 

[CB900F]

And I didn't mention accuracy or lack thereof. The point was what seems to be stock material thinned enough to be fragile. I think the long-term durability of the X-bolt's stock isn't there.

900F

 

[Gtscotty]

I have a Stainless Stalker X-Bolt, and wouldn't hesitate to get a wood stocked version. I wouldn't avoid the rifle because of a theoretical problem that doesn't seem to have cropped up in any significant numbers over the several years X-Bolts have been on sale.

 

[gamestalker]

With that budget you can build a darn nice .270. You could buy a used 700 for $300, then put a good quality after market stock on it, slap some good glass on it, white tail heaven. And since it only needs to be a 300 yd. rifle, there is no need to get all crazy with bells and whistles.

For that matter you could by a NIB 700, then put the after market stock and a decent Leupold on it, and still be well under your $2k budget.

GS

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

for that price, so many rifles to choose from...a Ruger No. 1 with a Leupold VX6 scope....a beautiful classic rifle

 

[Rat Robb]

Well, went to a few LGSs today and put gun to shoulder. I tried the Winchester Model 70, Browning X-bolt Hunter and Kimber 84L Classic. All 3 felt great but the Kimber walked away with the victory. Didn't make the purchase today but hopefully soon.

A interesting observation is that one place said Winchester over Browning and praised the Kimber and another place said Browning over Winchester but again praised the Kimber. This wasn't the ultimate factor but definitely played a part in my decision.

-Robb

 

[Sniper66]

The Kimber will be great! You can easily get that rifle and a fine scope for your $2000 limit. Compare the prices on Gunbroker.

 

[Sniper66]

I meant to add to my last post that I have a Kimber 84M .204 and I love it. Fit and finish is first class and the accuracy beats my other varmint rifles.

 

[mechanicuss]

i own, or have owned, most of the brands mentioned above. the new south carolina winchesters rock - they're better than than the pre-64's - there i said it - flame if you want. all they lack is the mystique lol. highly recommended.

 

[H&Hhunter]

they're better than than the pre-70's - there i said it - flame if you want.

Definatley better metal work than any M-70 in history including the mystical pre 64's. If you get one that doesn't shoot well it is almost invariably a bedding issue. Get the thing bedded and I'll bet you next months milk money that it straightens up and shoots right immediately.

In fact I've had such bad luck with the new M-70's and the complete lack of decent bedding that I simply pass go and bed each and everyone of them prior to shooting. All of mine now wear after market stocks anyway.

 

[mechanicuss]

LOL I meant "Pre-64" not "Pre-70" - senior moment

 

[H&Hhunter]

mechanicuss,

That is a common Freudian slip. I've heard them called all kinds of things but my favorite is the "pre model 64".