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Hey guys,

Kind of a newb here lookin for some advice.

I purchased the 270 from a fellow member here. It came with the flip away mount and a Tasco 3-9x32 scope. I think the scope is pooched cuz when you crank up the magnification, it seems to go out of focus, fuzzy like and the crosshairs seem to disappear.

Now I've tried to focus it in with the ring but just doesn't seem to get any better, so it and the flip away base are outta here!! I've got a new base and weaver rings already.

This gun will be used for big game and yotes.


Here's where you guys come into play...........

1. Any advice or recommendations for a scope?

2. What grain of ammo should I be shooting for deer and yotes? Is 150 too heavy? 130?

3. What should I be sighting in at?? Like maybe 1" or 1 1/2" high at 100 yards? What will that put my zero at?

Now I'm sorry for all the questions, but this is all kinda new to me, so if I can get some help that would be great.

Thanks,

Brian
 
Toby10 said:
Hey guys,

Kind of a newb here lookin for some advice.

I purchased the 270 from a fellow member here. It came with the flip away mount and a Tasco 3-9x32 scope. I think the scope is pooched cuz when you crank up the magnification, it seems to go out of focus, fuzzy like and the crosshairs seem to disappear.

Now I've tried to focus it in with the ring but just doesn't seem to get any better, so it and the flip away base are outta here!! I've got a new base and weaver rings already.

This gun will be used for big game and yotes.


Here's where you guys come into play...........

1. Any advice or recommendations for a scope?

No bigger then 3-9x40, and likely no smaller then 2-7x32. Lots of good options in used glass or new for that matter.

2. What grain of ammo should I be shooting for deer and yotes? Is 150 too heavy? 130?

I like 130's as an all rounder if moose, and elk aren't on the menu.

3. What should I be sighting in at?? Like maybe 1" or 1 1/2" high at 100 yards? What will that put my zero at?

I ususally go 2" high at a 100yds, but 1" or 1 1/2" is fine as well, you will be around zero @ 200yds with 1" high. Pretty tough to be exact as there are so many variables, you've got to shoot it at range to know point of impact.

Now I'm sorry for all the questions, but this is all kinda new to me, so if I can get some help that would be great.

Thanks,

Brian
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Look ok to you?
 
Most of the Tasco's weren't much with the exception of the 30mm tube Titans that were made in Japan back in the 90's, they were a good scope and priced with the VX3 Leupold scopes. Personally I would shoot 130 grain bullets for deer and coyotes and sight in maybe 3 inches high at 100, that should put you really close at 300 yards which, despite what some on here say, is a long shot under field conditions. You should be able to get a good 3x9 scope for less than $300 if you shop around. Bushnell 3200, Burris, Nikon and Redfield all make decent glass in that price range among others. My 2 cents.
 
Toby10 said:
Hey guys,

Kind of a newb here lookin for some advice.

I purchased the 270 from a fellow member here. It came with the flip away mount and a Tasco 3-9x32 scope. I think the scope is pooched cuz when you crank up the magnification, it seems to go out of focus, fuzzy like and the crosshairs seem to disappear.

Now I've tried to focus it in with the ring but just doesn't seem to get any better, so it and the flip away base are outta here!! I've got a new base and weaver rings already.

This gun will be used for big game and yotes.


Here's where you guys come into play...........

1. Any advice or recommendations for a scope?

2. What grain of ammo should I be shooting for deer and yotes? Is 150 too heavy? 130?

3. What should I be sighting in at?? Like maybe 1" or 1 1/2" high at 100 yards? What will that put my zero at?

Now I'm sorry for all the questions, but this is all kinda new to me, so if I can get some help that would be great.

Thanks,

Brian
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If it were me, I would grab a few boxes of ammo, different grain/brands and go to the range and see what it likes to shoot, this will also make you a little more comfortable with your new gun aswell, and practice is always a good thing! good luck and have fun!
 
The .270 and coyotes don't really go all that well together (big cal for song dogs) but the same 130gr'ers may do less hide damage than lighter more frangable bullets could do. At least in my experience. If you aren't gonna keep the hides then no worries swing away with what ever is the most accurate. Enjoy
 
Mike Webb said:
Most of the Tasco's weren't much with the exception of the 30mm tube Titans that were made in Japan back in the 90's, they were a good scope and priced with the VX3 Leupold scopes. Personally I would shoot 130 grain bullets for deer and coyotes and sight in maybe 3 inches high at 100, that should put you really close at 300 yards which, despite what some on here say, is a long shot under field conditions. You should be able to get a good 3x9 scope for less than $300 if you shop around. Bushnell 3200, Burris, Nikon and Redfield all make decent glass in that price range among others. My 2 cents.
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Agreed on the Titan's, but the first World Class scopes, circa 1985, were a great value in my mind. I had 2x-7xX32 with the little pronghorn and the 3xX9xX40 with the whitetail buck:), and they compared to Redfields and bushnells of the day,which were pricier, in regard's to holding zero, low light gathering and resolving ability. The old Redfields had one advantage though, the ability to "shoot the box", meaning a precise turret mechanism. If you needed to move 3.5" to the right you dialed in 14 clicks right windage and presto. A Tasco or Busnell might need 6 or 26, but they usually held after establishing it quite well.

As to the pump .270, they are great rifles if you are into P/A, and the 270Winchester works well with 130gr on deer, and you can double over on coyote with the same load and zero in the winter, if legal in your area mind you. We can do that here.
 
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