Grand-nephew is getting his first rifle. Wants a .270, bolt, new or used. Limited dollars. He asked for my help. Wrong guy to ask on this type weapon, but old Uncle Ron is on the hook.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
Mossberg or Savage.
ETA: Get the old school .270 Win not the WSM. Ammo is much cheaper, easier to find and .270 Win was never a slouch.
ETA: Get the old school .270 Win not the WSM. Ammo is much cheaper, easier to find and .270 Win was never a slouch.
I bought a savage 110, with a bushnell scope, a few years back off armslist for around $350....It was an accurate shooter and took several deer with it before selling it for the same price I paid.
What age? Why does he want a .270? How serious is he about shooting? Does he like his shoulder with or without bruising?
My first gun was a Rem 700 with plastic stock no scope in 270 and I hated it. Too much power in too lightweight of a package for a new shooter.
If he really wants a .270, I’d recommend something with a heavier wood stock and a scope. Give it some weight that way to dampen the recoil some.
My first gun was a Rem 700 with plastic stock no scope in 270 and I hated it. Too much power in too lightweight of a package for a new shooter.
If he really wants a .270, I’d recommend something with a heavier wood stock and a scope. Give it some weight that way to dampen the recoil some.
He’s shot his uncles 270 and liked it. Just needs a less expensive option.
Gotcha. You said novice, so I didn’t know how new.
Advice still stands on avoiding lightweight setups.
Ah. What does “afford” mean? Are we talking $300? $500? More/less?
