Mossberg 4 x 4 .270cal.
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When I was picking out my tikka, I only had to get pointed toward the train wreck thread regarding another mossberg product in order to vere completely away from that article.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2620070/page/5
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2620070/page/5
I've got a 4x4 in .270. I've had no problems with my gun, its comfortable for me to shoot, I get slightly over 1" groups at 100 yds shooting cheap(Igman 130 grn) factory ammo. The synthetic stocks are ugly as sin but the walnut or laminate isn't so bad. Specs say the mag holds 4 round but mine holds 5 without forcing it at all. For me its great for hunting rifle.
I have the 4x4 in the 300 Win Mag, with the laminated stock. It's a very comfortable gun to shoot, and handle. The .270 is and has always been a favorite of a lot of hunters I know. Dollar for dollar, I believe you will have a good, reasonably priced rifle.
That was a scary forum to read, but if you keep looking at ather parts of the Campfire forum you will see horror stories about many other manufacturers rifles. Savage, Winchester, Marlin, and even a Weatherby that caused serious bodily damage to the shooters. Holy cr*p, one poor guy had the bolt come back, go through his jaw,neck and then broke his collarbone. I am starting to wonder if a hunting rifle is something I really want after all.
Another really good option for you would be to go on trade-ex, pick up a sportered M96 mauser in 6.5x55 for about $200, put on a 3200 elite all for less than the cost of the new Mossy. You'll get a proven action, similar performance to .270, and save a bunch of cash.
X2, and have a way better rifle and cartridge in the end.
Don't think it would be a better cartridge, but it would definitely be a better rifle!
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I have started looking at a Savage 11FXCP 243 Winchester. I was told it is a good all around rifle and the price is good. Handled one today and seems to be a nice fit for me. The ammunition seemed a bit expensive at $36.00 for the ballistic tip cartridges. I would have to get a scope for it also.
Long and short refers to the actual length and the action. .243 Winchester is a short action round, meaning the rifle itself will be about a half inch shorter than a long action. 55 grain is for varmints. 75/85 is a double duty round, varmints and predators (coyote/fox). 100 grain is a deer bullet. The .243 is the smallest typically recommended caliber for deer, so don't use anything less than a 95 grain bullet for deer hunting. I would ask if they have the same model of rifle in a .25-06 available, it'll be a long action but will spit 120's out at a fair clip and drop big deer no problem.
