which sub-.30cal would you buy?

which woul you buy

  • Winchester 70 featherlite .270WIN

    Votes: 83 49.1%

  • Marlin XL7 .270WIN

    Votes: 6 3.6%

  • Marlin XL7 25-06

    Votes: 6 3.6%

  • Weatherby .257WBY

    Votes: 35 20.7%

  • other (specify in post)

    Votes: 39 23.1%
  • Total voters
    169
I purchesed a Marlin XS7 in 308 for my 12 year old son last year. Paid under $400 taxes in from Epps. At this price point, not a bad rifle at all. Accurate out of the box.
Everyone has a budget as to what they want to spend. High end rifle, i'd pick Sako/Tika/Weatherby rifles. Mid range rifle, Browning/Remington/Winchester/Ruger/CZ rifles. Low end rifles Marlin/Stevens rifle. I my self own Sako/Remington/Ruger/Marlin rifles all in 308 calibre & one in 338LM in Sako. They all shoot well, it all comes down to whats your budget. FYI the Marlin i purchesed for my son, came from Marlin & not from Remington.
 
I voted Featherlight. I picked up my first rifle last year; a Savage Weather Warrior in .243. I like the stainless barrel, but don't care for the Tupperware stock. Now I'd like to add a long action to my collection with wood stock and blued barrel, and what is nicer in a mid-level rifle than the Featherweight? Love the engraving and Schnabel fore end.
 
You didn't specify which Weatherby, so I'd recommend the Vangard Sub-MOA; but in .25-'06 rather than the .257 Wby, for better accuracy, cheaper (or far better) brass and slightly better barrel life.
 
I voted other, because I have 8 sub-30 cal hunting rifles, and don't own any of those particular rifles, so I obviously think other options are more appealing. Quite frankly if I were in your shoes I'd either get something in 280 or in 6.5x55. I'd probably get a 280 in a Remington mtn lss. However the suggestion of a Tikka in 270wsm is a really good one too.
 
Gary D said:
I would dig a Model 70 in .257 Roberts, but I don't think they offer that combination at present. Nor do they offer it in 25-06.
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I'd also go win 70. I know where there is one in .257 Roberts. Pm me if you want the info.
 
blargon said:
I'd also go win 70. I know where there is one in .257 Roberts. Pm me if you want the info.
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if it's an older Model 70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts, don't touch it! the accuracy in that combo, just isn't there! Google: Ed Matunas (last name prolly not spelled correctly here). Author of many good books, firearms and ammo expert.

http://www.google.ca/search?aq=0&oq=Ed+Matun&gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=ed+matunas

the info is in one of his books, I just forget which one it is, I do have that book, but where is it now?
 
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Thanks for all the replies, If it happens pending sellings some stuff and clearing up some other debts first. I have decided on the new Weatherby Vanguard S2 stainless steel in .257 WBY
 
Good choice, hopefully you handload as ammo will become expensive to buy factory loads. I would suggest a 25-06 in the vanguard. Not as fast as the wby, but still a great little cartridge. Also to point out, 25-06's seem to require a 24" barrel which makes the vanguard a good choice.

I would pick a M70 sporter in 25-06. Saw it listed in their 2011 catalog. Great gun and cartridge for small to medium game.
 
6.5x300wsm (being built)
25-06Ai (just got from being built)
25-08 souper ackley improved (I want one so badly)
25wssm
22-250 ackley improved on a gain to 7 twist....for long range coyote whacking.

Just sold a 257bee. 9grains more powder than my 25-06ackley to gain 8 fps over the ackley...bad thing was - I turned a 25-06Ai into a 257roy expecting more gain than 8fps with 9 more grains of powder. Friggin brass so very expensive too....
 
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