Best 270 for $650

[thetxman]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but my buddy is looking for an accurate, dependable gun for big game hunting. Let's here what y'all think

 

[SuperCub]

I'd buy a Marlin XLS and have some $$ left over towards a scope.



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[Grizzlypeg]

I'd get a Savage with a wood stock.

 

[xcaribooer]

I would go remington sps for an entry level gun, it is the low end scale of what remington makes but it is still better than savage or browning or tikka junk

 

[Bigjake1907]

Savage 110 or 111 package gun . I'd replace the scope on ether later on. When I started out I had a Savage 110 package and it was tack driver, very accurate . Only fall back is you need to up grade the recoil pad on it,as she kills your shoulder. Put a Limbsaver on it and it was great.

 

[crazydave]

I would go remington sps for an entry level gun, it is the low end scale of what remington makes but it is still better than savage or browning or tikka junk

Since when is a sps (super piece sxxt) better than savage,browning, or tikka, might as well suggest a 770.

 

[Dogleg]

I'd take a look at a tupperware Vanguard for $500 or so. It's a lot of rifle for the money.

 

[shotgunjoe]

T/C venture.

 

[RoscoeT]

Savage for sure.

I have both savage and weatherby vanguard. I love them both but the savage is a better value for the $ IMHO.

 

[RickF]

A second hand M700, the older the better. Most of the Winchesters are pretty nice as well. A push feed featherweight perhaps? With that budget no way would I even think about buying new.

 

[Ormachek]

Marlin XL7. Accurate, light, nice trigger. All is well.

 

[2kjb2kjb]

Used in this order:
Browning
Winchester
Savage

 

[Grizzlypeg]

There are really a lot of good guns out there, and only a few bad one's to avoid. I really like my Ruger Mark II, and I can't see any reason not to recommend this for a 270 as well, esp if the price is right.

 

[chuck nelson]

A second hand M700, the older the better. Most of the Winchesters are pretty nice as well. A push feed featherweight perhaps? With that budget no way would I even think about buying new.

Very good advice!

 

[Attention]

I have to suggest the Vanguard as well, you get a lot of gun for your money...

 

[Why not?]

I have bought three Marlin XL7s in 270. Gave one to a very good friend of mine who did me a huge favour, one is for my wife and one was for me.

All three have great triggers, a real recoil pad, and shoot well under an inch. Not bad for a rifle that retails for around $400 out the door.

That leaves you $250 to spend on better glass than you might have been considering.

Ted

 

[struff55]

New T.C Venture or Weatherby Vanguard used Win. 70 Rem. 700 Ruger 77 Last choice Marlin savage Stevens,not that they are of low quality they are simply crude .

 

[benelli one]

I have to suggest the Vanguard as well, you get a lot of gun for your money...

X2 on Vanguard.

 

[Woodsman]

Either the Marlin XL7 (Similar priced to the Savage/Stevens, but nicer looking bolt and general appearance) or the Weatherby Vanguard. Pick them up both and see which you prefer. They will shoulder a little differently because the Vanguard has a Monte Carlo style stock and the Marlin, a modern classic stock.

 

[Chuck Friesen]

I bought a TC Venture in 270 and though I've only put 3 rounds through it I'm quite impressed by the quality.