Help me pick my .270

[dannymat]

I went to Bass Pro with some buddies yesterday, and we all need a moose gun.

We're were all set on a savage, but after handling a few guns I think I've changed my mind.

So I would like your inputs please!!

 

[jethro66]

browning blr or a win. mod 70

 

[NAA]

I like the Browning A-bolts as I am familiar with them. But not the X-bolts.

But I have two Tikkas [previous series to the T3 - the 595/695 series] so I voted Tikka.

I only have one .270 though and it's on a Rem 700.

If I was going new I might look at the Rem 700 SPS stainless in .270

'Course a 7mm-08 or .260 would be my first choices ctg in a new rifle, though.

NAA.

 

[SuperCub]

Why buy new when you have till next fall to get a good deal on the EE?

OTOH .... I'd buy a 700 SPS and replace the junky tupperware stock down the road when funds allow. Both the guns mentioned are no easy to restock.


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[Onagoth]

As far as one sided opinions go, I say go with the Tikka....I loved mine.

 

[dannymat]

I'm leaning towards the tikka anyways, but still on the fence.
I will get one of those 2 guns because i like the feel and the look of both.
I'm simply looking for what the crowds think and any related experience they may have

 

[Homesteader]

Out of those two, I voted Tikka, I like the T3's, very light and very accurate. With that said I'd probably pick the x-bolt if I were buying for myself, because I'd go 7-08, and I think the browning offers two action sizes. My personal 270 is a rem mountain rifle, and I can't think of any better. I don't mind the floor plate vs clip, I just dislike blind mags.

 

[iroc22]

Why buy new when you have till next fall to get a good deal on the EE?

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Exactly, you can even post a WTB thread and you'll be amazed by the amount of 270's people will part with.

 

[manbearpig]

neither. get a ruger.

 

[Levi Garrett]

I like it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yr5YCpfM8E

 

[DaavidStuart]

I overly dislike the feel of Tikka's, and I love the feel of the X-Bolt's. I voted X-Bolt.

 

[1899]

The X-bolt looks good, but I'd be tempted to go with a CZ.

 

[bigbull]

I like the feel of the X-Bolt between the two but I would not buy either.
I would go with the M70 FTW.
bb

 

[Pudelpointer]

The T3's were a great buy when they were $100 less then a comparable Browning or Rem or Ruger; but now that the Tikka prices have gone through the roof, I think all the others are a better buy.

 

[martinbns]

You left out the option "Buy a real gun"

 

[SuperCub]

If I just wanted a plastic stocked beater, I'd try one of those Marlin XL7s.

Best bang for your buck out of the box.


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[Elliott]

X2 on what SuperCub said.

 

[Max Owner]

I said Tikka. Shoot very well outa the box. They do have a crummy plastic feel. If you can live with that, I beleive they are the better shooting rifle.

Browning has a more solid feel and have been a workhorse rifle (the name) for years. X Bolt is new to the market and does have some nice ideas to it.

 

[dannymat]

The T3's were a great buy when they were $100 less then a comparable Browning or Rem or Ruger; but now that the Tikka prices have gone through the roof, I think all the others are a better buy.

tikka was about $150 cheaper than the x-bolt

 

[dannymat]

I said Tikka. Shoot very well outa the box. They do have a crummy plastic feel. If you can live with that, I beleive they are the better shooting rifle.

Browning has a more solid feel and have been a workhorse rifle (the name) for years. X Bolt is new to the market and does have some nice ideas to it.

The tikka was actually nice, not a cheap plastic feel, almost as nice as the browning's dura-coat stuff