best 270 under 400

best 270 under 400

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Because you asked for it.

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Because you asked for it. For myself, my 270 Winchester needs to be a model 70 Winchester. At that price-point it will have to be used and if it's a Classic or pre-'64 I'd likely have to look for a long time.
 
I'd start looking on the used racks and online at some places like Buds. You can find used Rem 700's and Savage 110's all over the place well within your budget and you have something better and with a much broader after-market parts availability than a "throw away" gun. I'm not a big fan of plastic parts on the working portions of the gun. Or you could save a little more and buy a new 700 or Savage 110/111 as suggested b adding just $100 or so to the budget.
 
Shootiniron, my notions about rifles is changing rapidly. Out of the box, the cheap rifles are outshooting the expensive rifles. I have plenty of the expensive rifles and to be honest, it really pi..es me off when I go to Walmart and pay $375 each for two Vanguards and then go pay just north of $400 for a Vanguard2 that will outshoot what the expensive rifles would do out of the box. My TC Venture shoots better out of the box than my Sendaro. Paying top dollar for rifles and then having to square actions, lap lugs, re-cut chambers, or at the very least do a pile of bedding work is getting old. I just bought one of Savage's more expensive rifles that I had to bed to get it to hit the broad side of a barn; its pillar was moving. If Savage sells a rifle for $800 and one for $325, common sense would lead one to expect that the $800 one would at least shoot as well as the $325; especially considering the expensive one was in more accurate cartridge. My opinion now is if a $350 rifle will outshoot a BDL, buy the inexpensive rifle. Despite what is posted above, the high end Savages have as much plastic on them as the cheap ones.
 
Contrary to what some folks on this forum may tell you, there ARE guns worth having for around $400 dollars. T/C Venture and Stevens 200 would probably be my top two picks, but dont overlook the Ruger American, Remington 783, Marlin x7, and for a little over $400, the Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard. The T/C Venture is the cheapest gun I know of to have a sub-MOA guarantee. That puts it number one on my list. The Stevens 200 is right there with it because you can buy it for under $400, then save a little money and drop an Accutrigger or Timney trigger in it, then save a little more and get a better stock for it, and you then have the equivalent of a Savage 110. Its a "pay-as-you-go" 110 for less total investment. I like the Ruger American but the recoil lug is made into the stock, among some other design characteristics that are different from everything else that make it not the best choice if you want something you can upgrade later. Nobody makes much aftermarket stuff for it as far as I know, but that may change. The Remington 783 is new and unproven, but most reviews Ive read on it give it high praise. Personally I believe it is a "new and improved" Marlin X7, seeing as how Remington and Marlin are of the same parent company these days. The X7 is a good rifle but is designed with pressure points in the barrel channel which I do not like, but I suppose some rifles need it. The Howa 1500 is worth the little extra IMO. A barreled action can be bought for about $400 out the door, then figure on $150-$200 for a decent stock (a better one than what comes on most $400 rifles, such as a Bell & Carlson Medalist or Hogue w/ full length bedding block) and you have a nice setup that would cost a good bit more if it were a Weatherby Vanguard (they share the same action). Rifles in the under $400 range to stay away from are the Remington 770, Savage Axis, and the Mossberg ATR isn't that great either. There's my 2 cents for what its worth :cool:
 
Thanks to everyone for their opinions, I'm looking very deeply at the Ruger, Weatherby, and the TC venture. I know for sure Rugers are good, as well as tc. Idk about weatherby, but it looks to be the most liked. I've also decided to go with 30-06. If all three were on a rack, which would you grab to have for deer, elk, bear, and maybe a unicorn.
 
Of those three, and to stay within your budget, The T/C Venture. If you are planning on going after elk and black bear, the .30-06 is more of a "do-all" caliber because of the wide range of bullet weights, but keep in mind all those different weight bullets wont shoot as accurate in the same rifle. They require different barrel twist rates to achieve the best accuracy. I wouldnt hesitate to take the .270 to hunt any of the three types of game you mentioned, it will kill them all quite well. If you dont mind me asking, what made you decide on 30-06 over .270? There's not many critters in the lower 48 that a 150 gr. bullet in a .270 wont cleanly kill. The .270 is simply a necked-down, lighter recoiling version of the .30-06 that offers 110-150 gr. factory ammo. I prefer the .270 as you can tell, but there are as many if not more people out there who prefer the 30-06, it is largely a matter of opinion. You will be pleased with either one.
 
@stevenchunter

The reason I chose 30-06 is because the wider variety (grain - up to 220) of ammo, and It has a little more power than the .270. Another reason is because I'm 15 and its MY (not dads) first deer rifle. I have a Benelli Nova 12 gauge which I got this Christmas and love it, I'm gonna use slugs till I save up to get it before September. I'm gonna mow grass, chop wood, clean glutters, etc. before football season.. I want to work my butt of till I have enough money to lay on the counter and get the rifle, probably the ruger or TC, and a 3-9x40 redfield with the accu-range reticle. I think it's worth the hard work instead of askin mom or dad, idk, i respect it more.
 
Like I said, there are probably more people out there who prefer the 30-06 to the .270 and it is a very versatile caliber. You cant go wrong either way. No matter what me or anybody else on here tells you, you should get what YOU want and you will be happier in the end. Go to the gun store and ask to handle both the T/C and the Ruger, put them both up to your shoulder and see how they feel to you, ask permission to dry-fire them both and see how each trigger feels to you. The best rifle is like best caliber, largely a matter of opinion and personal preference. The Redfield is a good scope but also (here comes another opinion) take a look at the Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40.
 
I probably wouldn't buy the Axis and the Ruger hasn't been around long enough to have a good service record. The Vanguard is a bit heavy for my likes.

If I couldn't buy a Tikka or Remington 700, I might buy a Ruger American, but don't like how they fit me and how the forend feels bumpy.
 
Tc venture is a great gun. i have one in 7mm rem mag and it gets the 100 yrd Moa every time (with the right load). It's not as nice as my icon, but still a good. My wife has a marlin xs7y in .243 win, it's a nice light gun. The workmanship is not as nice as the venture but it still shoots moa with the right load, easy. I've shot my wife's marlin out to 350yrds and had good minute of mule deer. Mind you, with 8 powered glass, I've shot some groups that have been a tad under or a tad over moa at 300yrds with the Marlin.
 
Winchester model 670 was the birch stocked version of their legendary model 70. These are very good rifles that can be found for about $350. in lightly used condition.

Jack
 
Own a howa 1500 in .243, nice rifle and nearly voted for the Vanguard since its basically a Howa. However voted for other...since a Marlin XL wasn't one to vote for. Own a couple of Marlin x rifles, a 25-06 and a heavy barrel 308. Nice shooting rifles that I'm pleased with.
 
Over the past 10 years I've bought a lot of rifles, helping kids and grandkids get started. Ruger, Remington, Savage, Howa, it didn't matter. These rifles were bought at pawn shops out of the used gun rack, the vast majority for under $400.00. None of them for over $500.00. My current favorite is a Remington 700 that I gave $350 for. I've paid as little as $125 for a nice Howa 1500 in .270, and gifted it to a nephew who was dead-broke and wanted to learn to hunt.

In this economy, don't overlook the used gun racks. There are some real bargains out there.
 
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