Rifle choice

[sharpshooter]

I'm going to have to replace my stolen Winchester model 70, what brand .270 bolt action rifle would you choose in the $500 range?

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

You can get the TC Venture for around $450 or a Marlin XL7 for around $320

 

[Model70Man]

I'd look for another M70 used.

Hit the pawn shops in south Clinton and see if you can find your gun there.

 

[Kimberman]

I would find a good used rifle rather than a new 500$ rifle. Model 70 would be at the top of my list. A Ruger 77, A Bolt, or Tikka would be good ones to look at as well.

 

[meat hunter]

My vote would be for the TC Venture. No rifle made in it's price range is more accurate with factory ammo. Matter of fact there are very few production rifles at any price that will out shoot a Venture.

 

[Deer Assassin]

I'd look for another M70 used.

Hit the pawn shops in south Clinton and see if you can find your gun there.

i would of never guessed that



i suggest rem 700

 

[rem270]

id get another model 70 or the venture.

Hate your gun got stolen. Hope you can find it.

 

[East TN Hunter]

savage

 

[Nhill]

You can get a good quality used rifle for $500

 

[Gravey]

As stated lots to choose from. I like the model 70's and picked up a .270 within the last year. It's the stainless classic so it was a bit more than $500.

 

[leader]

I got a Browning Abolt with a Monarch On it synthetic /blue I would let go for $550. Hinted with but in great shape I bought off a member in here. Pm for details....

 

[reloadxx]

My vote would be for the TC Venture. No rifle made in it's price range is more accurate with factory ammo. Matter of fact there are very few production rifles at any price that will out shoot a Venture.

x2 For the money great gun.

 

[REN]

TC venture
Savage 110
Weatherby Series2 Vanguard

or my personal favorite

Howa1500

all are great guns and can be had in that range.

 

[moondog]

If your down this way, Benton Shooters Supply has new Browning A-bolts for 489.00.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

I have a Winchester 70 classic stainless/synthetic in 30-06 I would sell if you are interested.

 

[David Sapp]

I have 2 SS/Synth 270 M70s that I'll be selling soon. Let me know if interested. One is a classic/CRF, the other is a push feed (controlled round push feed specifically). I live about 30 minutes south of I40/Crossville.

 

[sharpshooter]

Thanks for the replies. I hope the thieves try to pawn because the numbers are in the system. That is if the pawn shops do what they are suppose to do. I would consider used but it has to be .270(have lot's of ammo already) and I prefer wood stock.

 

[upatree]

x2 savage

 

[TNReb]

I went through the same thing a couple of months ago... looking for a bolt action 270.

I'm going to assume the $500 budget is for the rifle only - not optics.

Don't worry about people who say one rifle is more accurate than another, etc. If you're only going to use it for deer hunting, you simply don't need MOA accuracy. You need to be able to hit about a 3" area. Any rifle is going to be able to do that.

I really liked the Tikka T3 Hunter. The bolt was exceptionally smooth. It may be a little over the $500 budget - shop around.

The Browning A-bolt didn't feel that great to me, and I wound up going with an X-bolt. Shop around - you may can find a good deal on a used one.

Ruger and Savage also make a good rifle.

Shop around. Handle as many as you can. Find one that feels best to you.

 

[sharpshooter]

Yeah the $500 budget is for gun only. I may go the Savage route if I buy all different hunting guns. I've also been thinking of buying another Encore, along with appropriate barrels for the hunting season(mz,gun,turkey), and letting it be my do all.