Help me choose a .270Win

[Smells like Powder]

Hi all,

Shopping around for a .270Win for deer hunting (moose as an option) and have found 3 models I like so far:

SAKO 85 FINNLIGHT
Tikka T3 Lite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle
Savage Weather Warrior 16/116 FCSS Bolt Action Rifle w/ AccuTrigger

All are stainless for all weather conditions (which is always a good thing - imo) and have a detachable magazine.
They all are quite light as well, which is a good thing while carrying it all day long.

Anyhow, your comments, experiences are welcome!

Thank you all!

 

[nomad 68]

Sako A7 looks like nice candidate as well.The savages are nice shooters as well.I hear the winchester model 70's shoot nice as well.I have a rem 700 BDL in .270 that i bought new in 90 and it shoots most 130 ammo sub moa.I don't know about the newer ones though.The TC icon weathershield seems to have following but i haven't held one personally.

 

[1899]

You can almost buy the Savage and a Schmidt & Bender Summit for the price of the Finnlight alone. That is probably what I would do.

 

[Bigbubba]

If you have $1000 to spend, spend most of it on the scope.

An older Remington 700 will do you fine, as will any Model 70, or Savage.
If money is no object, I would get a T3 Hunter vs Lite. The synthetic stocks are not the best.

I had a very expensive Sako M995 and the stock snapped in half on it.

 

[Lex]

IMHO have a good look at the new-generation Winchester Model 70's before you make up your mind. Put a mid-price Leupold on it.

 

[gtrussell]

Browning x bolt,and a blr could be added to your list.Try them out.

 

[Ardent]

IMHO have a good look at the new-generation Winchester Model 70's before you make up your mind. Put a mid-price Leupold on it.

Very good advice, the new Model 70 Stainless is hands down the best rifle at its price point (and that price point's reasonable). Worth checking into.

 

[Scamaniac]

Spoil yourself. Go for the finnlight. You will not be disappointed. I at first glance thought the stock a little tupperwary but after shooting I had no complaints. Super smooth action and great fit and finish. In 270wsm mine is an absolute pleasure to shoot with 150g.

 

[shortaction]

Tikka T3 Lite Stainless would be my choice. I would add a limbsaver recoil pad ASAP though. As it will make it a pleasure to shoot.

 

[BC Bigbore]

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight would be my choice. Nothing like a classic rifle mated with a classic cartridge

 

[philthygeezer]

Win 70 Featherweight or Extreme Weather SS with the fiberglass stock.

 

[Joe549]

I have a Savage 111 .270. The gun shoots 1 inch groups at 100 with factory Federal Premium 150gr. I was bouncing between the Winchester M70 and the Savage when I was deciding on what I wanted, and the final deciding factors for me were cost and the Accutrigger/Accustock.

 

[regulate34]

winchester m70 featherweight in stainless. that will be my next hunting rifle.

 

[cdn shooter]

Handled a T/C Icon not long ago. Very well balanced, nice rifle.

 

[Smells like Powder]

thank you all for your answers...
I think i will stick to the Savage !

 

[Sask.elk.hunter]

I have the Tikka T3 Stainless. Shoots excellent and after walking in the bush for 2 weeks straight, the light weight is priceless.

 

[trimmer]

Savage makes a wicked accurate rifle.Buy it and spend the extra on glass.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

If you can afford and are willing to pay for the Sako 85, stop looking at the crap Tikkas and Savages. Yes, they all shoot, but the 85 is by far a much better rifle.

 

[west250]

Sako 85 Hunter's on sale right now: http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/firearms/bolt-action-rifles/sako-85-hunter/prod229938.html

 

[bigbull]

Very good advice, the new Model 70 Stainless is hands down the best rifle at its price point (and that price point's reasonable). Worth checking into.

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