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I'm thinking for my next rifle I want a general purpose bolt gun. By general purpose I'm talking something that can take big game (deer and elk size), accurate enough to stay on a silhouette out to 600 yards and easy to carry. Basically I want a hunting rifle that is also a "scout rifle".
I want a capable round that very easily found at any gun store. Therefor my thought is 308, 30-06 or 270. 308 is my favorite and I already load for it however the recent ammo crisis has made the 30-06 and 270 look very enticing.
I want a controlled round feed bolt and am mainly looking at the Model 70 with Ruger rifles being an option.
Optics is where I'm really kind of struggling deciding what I want. 1-4, 3-9 and 2.5-10 all have their appeal. I am pretty sure it will be a Vortex Viper though except if I go 3-9 then there are a few Leupolds I like. Though I also think a fixed 4 power would work as well.
What do you guys think? Anything to add or replace that might be a good option?
sierra 223
10-20-13, 01:19
I agree on the 270 or 30/06 because of how scarce 308 is right now.
I could always find those 2 calibers but still sometimes cant find 308
30-06 would be the caliber I would choose. Once the recent scare started to die down, it was the first ammunition to show up at Wal-Mart and other box stores.
30-06 is versatile enough to shoot just about any game you might want to hunt. With good ammunition it is a sub 2 MOA round out of a good rifle.
I would get an m1a from Springfield. It's a .308 if I'm not mistaken and I've seen it be accurate to 600 yards. It's also a semi auto if you need it. That's one competent multi use gun that I would rely on.
.308 isn't that hard to find and not priced TOO high.
Scope? Go scout mount on that baby with a long eye relief fixed power scope. That's how this rifle shines to me.
Hard to beat the Ruger Gunsite right now for your purpose. They also have a 18" SS version. Of course, nothing wrong with a W70 series either. Keep it simple, no mag to loose forget, etc. The Shadow series is great and you can step up to the Extreme Weather series as well, but my experience is no difference in accuracy.
On the Ruger, PTG is releasing soon a replacement bottom metal in the "Stealth" model for the Ruger GSR. This will be aluminum and the Stealth extends below the stock for a tighter fit of mags.
There's a few options available to you, depending on the features you want. Weight, mag or not, etc.
The Winchester Compact Featherweight with a Leupold VX6 1-6 in Talley lightweight one piece rings is a nice package-:D
Thinking on the 600 threshold, If you can find an FN TSR XP, they are accurate and will go further in distance, not to heavy either. I have enroute a PBR-XP with STEEL floorplate, can't wait to get here up and running. FN has discontinued the TSR line, not sure of the replacement though. The progression was PBR, PBR-XP and TSR-XP. The Hogue stock supplied isn't the best, but it will work. And there is as one would expect, a difference in the Hogue stock used on the Rem and Win(other than fit) The Win/FN actually has aluminum rods in the forend while the rem does not.
I don't know about the Ruger, but they have a new model out comparable to the TSR. Replace that goofy FH with at least an A2. Unknown about the stock as mentioned with the rem/FN above used on the Ruger. Stocks for Rugers might be hard to find though.
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeTactical/models.html
Aside from other desires and projects, I always thought that either a Ruger Gunsite or a quality .270, with a 1-4 optic, would be a pretty versatile package, at least where I live.
IIRC, Cooper liked the .308 as well as the 7mm-08 for the Scout role. With hindsight towards the ammo scare, it would have been nice for Ruger to release the Gunsite in 7mm as well.
azeriosu85
10-20-13, 13:29
Ruger Gunsite All the way:thank_you2:
On the Ruger, PTG is releasing soon a replacement bottom metal in the "Stealth" model for the Ruger GSR. This will be aluminum and the Stealth extends below the stock for a tighter fit of mags.
Any more info or source for this?
Ruger Gunsite All the way:thank_you2:
Any more info or source for this?
They(PTG) did a post on SnipersHide a few weeks ago. I haven't checked back on it yet to see when. They also have now a no mod for the W70 that uses the AI 5 round MK1 mags(single stack)
1859sharps
10-24-13, 17:17
Aside from other desires and projects, I always thought that either a Ruger Gunsite or a quality .270, with a 1-4 optic, would be a pretty versatile package, at least where I live.
IIRC, Cooper liked the .308 as well as the 7mm-08 for the Scout role. With hindsight towards the ammo scare, it would have been nice for Ruger to release the Gunsite in 7mm as well.
His preference for 308 was because it was highly available world wide and was reliable for taking anything up to a certain weight...which I can't remember. the concession to other calibers was due to legal restrictions in some places.
Go with what ammo you see more in your area .
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A Remington Model 700 mountain rifle in .280. This rifle is light to carry, accurate, .280 while sometimes not as well supplied as .270 is easy to find reloading components for and can take most big game in NA without a problem.
legumeofterror
10-24-13, 21:25
I recently put a light weight hunting rifle together. I considered a Ruger gunsight, but it had a lot of needless features like iron sights, a detachable magazine, and a heavy wooden stock. The Ruger compact rifle seemed a more simple solution, and I think it is highly preferable to the gunsight thing.
I ended up finding an inexpensive Remington 700 ADL SS and decided to work with that. Chopped the barrel to 16.5" and threaded it, mounted a short rail to the left side, and picked up a Vortex Viper 1-4x. IT is pretty no frills with the blind magazine and factory synthetic stock, but it is extremely light weight and serves its purpose as an easy to carry, durable hunting rifle.
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People seem to worry about lots of useless features that really provide no benefit to them in the field. Keep your use in mind and try to keep away from stuff you don't really need. As far as mauser style controlled round feed, I have never had a push feed rifle fail to feed where a mauser action would...
brickboy240
10-25-13, 15:10
Buy a lightly used M700 BDL or ADL in 270 or 30-06.
Skip the 308s...that ammo will disappear again after the next school shooting or when Hillary is elected in 2016.
Place a nice Nikon or Leupold optic on it and call it good.
I have a late 80s BDL in 270 and this is exactly what I did with it. It is amazingly accurate, easy on the shoulder and I can find ammo for it anywhere. I think I paid 400 for the rifle and another 250 or so for the Leupold 3x9x40 scope.
-brickboy240
I use a ruger m77 30-06 for the same thing and have for years I personally favor the Mauser design in a rifle.
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K.L. Davis
10-25-13, 22:49
30-06 would be the caliber I would choose. Once the recent scare started to die down, it was the first ammunition to show up at Wal-Mart and other box stores.
30-06 is versatile enough to shoot just about any game you might want to hunt. With good ammunition it is a sub 2 MOA round out of a good rifle.
I had an old 30-06 AI that was a very versatile gun, shooting formed AI hand loads, it was impressively accurate and there was an increase in MV.
The main advantage is of course that you can fire factory 30-06 (not formed AI) rounds from it with more than acceptable accuracy.
BrigandTwoFour
10-26-13, 21:14
I'm also a fan of 30-06, especially if you reload.
There are guys that have loaded it up to 300 WM power in one load, or scaled it down to very light shooting rounds. Very versatile, and very common even when a scare is in progress.
I like the Ruger GSR, and it does serve a lot of potential needs for a general purpose rifle in 308, but it obviously does not come in 30-06.
A bolt action rifle with a light palma contour in 30-06 (or maybe 6.5x55 if you didn't mind going a little exotic) would be a great all around rifle for everything from target shooting to hunting up to elk sized game.
A scope with magnification in the 2.5-10 or 3-12 range would suit it nicely.
Gunsite Scout all the way; I have been able to buy hundreds, if not thousands, of 7.62 during the last few months. It is a great, versatile rifle that can be setup in virtually every configuration: conventional, scout, long range, close in, etc.
If you want to maintain the scout concept, Leupold makes a, I think, 2.5-5x VX-R scout scope. The eye relief isn't as good as the 2.5, which I absolutely love. 2.5x can take a lot living creatures on this earth.
I think if I were mounting it in a conventional setup, I would use a fixed 10x scope and make a true 'scoot and shoot' scout/sniper rifle.
Averageman
11-23-13, 20:32
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I like .308 and I have a number of rifles, (a few more than pictured) in that caliber. I dont have a problem finding ammo, when it's cheap I do buy in bulk.
I like all three of those rifles and each for a different reason, I think the perfect General Purpose Rifle is dependant upon a lot of things, but somewhere in there Ive found an answer. Okay it was an damned expensive answer, but it kinda works.
Another advantage to 30-06 is that you can load low velocity cast bullets around 1200 fps for a whole lot less money than factory ammunition. The loads are fun to plink with and shoot small game out to 100 yards.
for an all around plinking/hunting(from javelina to elk)/etc, a 20" .30-06 will be impossible to beat. put a 3-9x on it and call it good. you'll be able to take a javelina, hog, deer, or an elk with bullets from 125 to 220gr.
ammo could not be any more varied, save for .223/5.56 or .308/x51, obviously. http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=24&newcategorydimensionid=15968
Another advantage to 30-06 is that you can load low velocity cast bullets around 1200 fps for a whole lot less money than factory ammunition. The loads are fun to plink with and shoot small game out to 100 yards.
You can do this with any caliber that Hodgdon list with H4895. For instance I have a Sierra Prohunter 125 grain load using this data with .308, they are moving at 2275fps, mild 200 yard hunting load for my daughter. You could even go lower yet. I've also done a hoard of 45-70 loads as well with the 405grain Laser Cast, 850-1600+, the 850 range is in the .357 territory recoil wise. The samples shown on the link are just that-you do the math as instructed and you will see you can go much lower.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWDER!!!!
http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20Reduced%20Rifle%20Loads.pdf
brickboy240
12-06-13, 14:52
I recently saw a Remington 700ADL from the late 80s (lightly used) in 30-06 at a pawn shop for 350 bucks.
Too bad you would not consider the M700 because this would make a dandy choice.
I'd also stay with the 30-06 over 308. I have always found 30-06 ammo when the 308 is gone during a panic.
I avoid the 223 and 308 for that reason.
-brickboy240
MurtaughF3
12-06-13, 19:41
I'm in a similar boat. I'm defiantly going 30.06. Just not sure of the rifle. I'm thinking something in all weather/ss. Not sure on manufacture yet. I like the Ruger M77, but I also like the Tikka T3(very hard to be out the box from everything I have read), or the Marlin X7 series, those are probably my top 3 choices. But then again for budget reason I hear the Ruger American is really nice, if going that route, just put a nice paint job on it to help protect from the elements. Just way to many good options.
The Dumb Gun Collector
12-06-13, 20:55
"I'd also stay with the 30-06 over 308. I have always found 30-06 ammo when the 308 is gone during a panic."
Absolutely
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535135
The Dumb Gun Collector
12-06-13, 21:28
I just wish Winchester knew how to install sights on their rifles. I have an all-weather I use for this purpose now. It is perfect in this role but I can't stand the fact that it lacks sights.
I was hoping that Winchester would do a Scout, but I haven't heard. I just like the idea of the compact rifle, irons and the many options for an optic. Yes, Yes, I know, plenty of mil surplus, etc out there with irons, ready to go, but that's where they end.
http://www.remington.com/~/media/Images/Firearms/Centerfire/Model-700/Model-700-Mountain-SS/700MtnSS_84274_Right.ashx
Remington 700 Mountain Rifle SS BC
22" Moutain Contour Barrel
41-5/8"
6.5#
Available in 308, 270, and 30-06.
Not controlled round feed.
brushy bill
12-07-13, 10:38
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I like what you did there. Nice no frills package.
brushy bill
12-07-13, 10:40
This would be a great idea and I bet Winchester couldn't keep them on the shelves.
I recently saw a Remington 700ADL from the late 80s (lightly used) in 30-06 at a pawn shop for 350 bucks.
Too bad you would not consider the M700 because this would make a dandy choice.
I'd also stay with the 30-06 over 308. I have always found 30-06 ammo when the 308 is gone during a panic.
I avoid the 223 and 308 for that reason.
-brickboy240The secret is to stock up before a panic. Don't want to be stuck with out ammo!
brickboy240
12-09-13, 10:51
Of course it is better to stock up. Hell...I learned my lesson back in 08 and did just that.
However replacing one's stock after shooting can be a pain if your caliber is one that tends to disappear during a panic.
The 30-06 will do anything the 308 will do and you can replace your "stock" easier during an ammo panic.
During every ammo panic to date...I could always find 30-06, 270 and 40SW ammo on shelves. For that reason alone...I will always keep guns in those calibers, as well as 223, 9mm and 45.
-brickboy240
Accuracy International doesn't make magazines for 30/06 so I'm disinterested in it for this sort of rifle.
Right now I'm not sure if I'll use a Stiller action with AW magazines or a Winchester with AE magazines.
I guess my screen name might be a giveaway that I am a huge 30-06 fan. I still think it is the most versatile round ever made and you can find a box in just about any ol country store you go in.
I think the 270 is one of the most versatile rounds out there and very underrated. If you already have a 308 I would go with a .270, you wouldn't regret it.
crusader377
12-31-13, 21:41
I think both the Winchester and Ruger options that the OP mentioned would be good choices. Another option would be a CZ 550 preferably one with iron sights since it is a controlled feed design as well that would meet the OP requirements.
In terms of calibers, if .308 is not an option, I would good with either a .30-06 or .270 although for some reason I really like the 6.5mmx55 Mauser.
brushy bill
01-01-14, 13:58
I think both the Winchester and Ruger options that the OP mentioned would be good choices. Another option would be a CZ 550 preferably one with iron sights since it is a controlled feed design as well that would meet the OP requirements.
In terms of calibers, if .308 is not an option, I would good with either a .30-06 or .270 although for some reason I really like the 6.5mmx55 Mauser.
CZ 550 with irons is a fine idea. I'd go with 30-06 as it never seems to be out of stock where I live.
MountainRaven
01-09-14, 23:17
Around here, even during the height of the ammo scare, 308 was easy to find.
As soon as hunting season rolled around, though, all the 270, 7mm-08, and 30-06 (among others) dried up. Resulting in an interesting inverse of the early days of the scare: 223/5.56, 308/7.62, 7.62x39 are all easy to find, 270, 7mm-08, 22-250, 243, 30-06, &c. are still very difficult to find.
That being said, I like the Winchester model 70 Featherweight (and/or the Compact) plus Talley rings and a Leupold VX-6 1-6 - which mark5pt6 recommended previously. In fact, I had that exact rifle in a 308 not that long ago. (Sold it, as I just don't use bolt guns and I'm generally not interested enough in them if they aren't old military battle rifles to keep around if I'm not shooting them.)
C grunt,
I just posted this in the hunting thread:
I'm a fan of the fixed power for hunting.
I run a Leupold VXII scout 2.5x28 for Whitetail.
Ruger M77 Frontier in .308 under 7 lbs loaded!!!
Running a German #1 reticle which is fine for out to 300 and fantastic 100 and in.
Devildawg2531
03-02-14, 09:57
http://www.remington.com/~/media/Images/Firearms/Centerfire/Model-700/Model-700-Mountain-SS/700MtnSS_84274_Right.ashx
Remington 700 Mountain Rifle SS BC
22" Moutain Contour Barrel
41-5/8"
6.5#
Available in 308, 270, and 30-06.
Not controlled round feed.
Nice rifle. I'm looking at some options for a lightweight all purpose 308 myself and like the looks of yours. Question you mention "not controlled round feed" is there an advantage or disadvantage of controlled round feed? What is this?
BrigandTwoFour
03-02-14, 10:14
Accuracy International doesn't make magazines for 30/06 so I'm disinterested in it for this sort of rifle.
Right now I'm not sure if I'll use a Stiller action with AW magazines or a Winchester with AE magazines.
I realize this post is a few months old now, and I don't know the status of the project. But for posterity sake, I had the same thought when I was looking into a similar project. The solution I found was that 300 WM magazines from AI can have the feed lips bent just a little bit and will work perfectly with 30-06. Brownells even sells a little jig to do it.
The Mossberg MVP Patrol in 308 would be an excellent choice. Yea, its 308, BUT, it uses M1A and AR10 magazines. Customer/neighbor of mine bought one through me and we shot it out to 600 at my place(max I can get out to is 600). Its impressively accurate and he's using a Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8 ITMR on it with 175gr Federal Gold Metal Match feeding from M1A 20rd mags.
Hey guys I just noticed this thread got active again.
I put the project on hold after my bro in law gave me a lower and LPK for a really good price. My GP rifle funds have now been used to build me a 20 inch A4 style rifle. I have a complete PSA lower and am in the process of buying a BCM A4 20 inch upper off TOS.
I have tweaked my plan a bit though over the last 6 or so months. Mostly I dropped the requirement of CRF. Ive never had a problem with my Remingtons and Savages in the past and while Id prefer a Winchester 70 Im not sure the increase in price is going to be worth it to me. I could damn near buy a SPS or ADL, get a new stock and have about half of my scope paid for for the price of a M70.
Ruger GSR. Or save for the Winchester, look around sometimes you can find a lightly used one. That way you can be proud of what you actually want, and have. So instead of adding all the whiz bang stuff on the AR, save and use for the Winchester.
Hey guys I just noticed this thread got active again.
I put the project on hold after my bro in law gave me a lower and LPK for a really good price. My GP rifle funds have now been used to build me a 20 inch A4 style rifle. I have a complete PSA lower and am in the process of buying a BCM A4 20 inch upper off TOS.
I have tweaked my plan a bit though over the last 6 or so months. Mostly I dropped the requirement of CRF. Ive never had a problem with my Remingtons and Savages in the past and while Id prefer a Winchester 70 Im not sure the increase in price is going to be worth it to me. I could damn near buy a SPS or ADL, get a new stock and have about half of my scope paid for for the price of a M70.
azeriosu85
03-06-14, 00:00
The Mossberg MVP Patrol in 308 would be an excellent choice. Yea, its 308, BUT, it uses M1A and AR10 magazines. Customer/neighbor of mine bought one through me and we shot it out to 600 at my place(max I can get out to is 600). Its impressively accurate and he's using a Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8 ITMR on it with 175gr Federal Gold Metal Match feeding from M1A 20rd mags.
held one today....looked great on the rack, in my hands, no thanks. Super sloppy bolt, like SLOPPY, in letting in stock was off around receiver, magazine system was neat, however do not expect "speed" to be a word used when changing mags. Also overall it just felt....clunky:( Very disappointed as i wanted to love the setup. Could still be of value, maybe i saw a dud, who knows.
Just passed a .30-06 Winchester 700 to the third (generation) owner. I'll never forget how happy i was when a 125 grain commercial load was announced. With weapon quality, and now the range of ammo cartridges and there differing weights and projectile type. The only way to go cost wise and efficiency and Americana is nearly NIB 700.
For the future if you've blown your wad on other pieces.
Lost River
07-13-14, 13:12
For my all around "practical rifle" I chose a stainless Tikka T3 in 308. I cut the barrel to 20"s, and topped it with a 2.5-10 Nightforce in Talley lightweight rings. Then I added a Vtac 2 point sling for easy hands free carry in the field.
I use the very reliable 5 shot magazines from the varmint models. Two will fit nicely in a pouch I have on the side of my ruck. Usually though when big game hunting, I just use the one in the rifle and one spare in my pocket.
It's been a stellar rifle and has accounted for a good number of elk as well as mule deer.
It's a nice sized and balanced little rifle and a joy to carry in the field.
Lost River
07-13-14, 13:14
Check out page one on the sticky scout rifle thread for pics.
Check out page one on the sticky scout rifle thread for pics.
I've seen it before. Awesome setup. Your rifle was actually one of the inspirations to build a "GP" rifle.
Have you looked at the tikka t3? They are a whole lot of gun for not a lot of money.
Quick Draw
07-26-14, 16:33
Kimber makes some nice controlled feed rifles in the calibers you specified.
Love my 84m in .308.
backcast88
07-29-14, 22:20
I know you have put the project on hold and originally wanted a controlled feed bolt. I'd rather have a Ruger M77 over a Winchester. The Winchester is a fine rifle but I prefer the Ruger. I hunted with a M77 in 270 for many years before my dad sold it. I killed many deer with that rifle with 130 gr Core-Loks and Hornady SPs.
I'd recommend the 270. The 30-06 is a great round, its been around for over 100 years and is one of the most popular hunting rounds available today. But I prefer the 270. I've killed deer with the 30-06 and 270. Most fell where they stood and some ran less than 50 yards with both calibers. I've shot my rifle at longer ranges with Hornady Superformance 140 SST. Its a winner. The 140 is as fast as a 130 at the muzzle and with a BC of .495 it does well when you stretch the yardage.
I would also look at the Tikka T3 and Weatherby Vanguard S2 line of rifle. Very accurate and have great out of box triggers. They aren't control feed but I really don't see the need for it on a general purpose bolt gun. Now if your going to Africa to hunt DG or Grizzly bears in Alaska that's a different story.
You didn't mention a budget, so I'm just going to mention a few options. Seems to me many of the guns previously mentioned early in this thread are too heavy for "walking around" guns. All my comments below would apply to any mainstream non magnum caliber. I do expect my general purpose rifles to shoot sub MOA, your requirements may vary.
1) My go-to allpurpose 30-06 is a Dakota 76 with Kahles glass. I got a good deal on it used so it was buy once, cry once. Mine is from the Don Allen era so it's just right.
2) I have a Sig SHR in 30-06 that just shoots the lights out. I mean into a dime at 100 yards. Everything you need and nothing you don't. Not many options for customizing but man they shoot.
3) My experience with Kimber M84's is that sub MOA accuracy just isn't there. Too bad as my Montana in both 308 and 243 were great guns in every other respect. CRF, Mauser safety, awesome trigger, super lightweight. If you poke around on the net you'll find everyone pretty much has this experience with them. If you're willing to rebarrel you can get the accuracy, but for that money I'd just buy a Cooper 54.
4) For the money, a Tikka is really hard to beat. It's a budget Sako. Have one in 308 with a B&C aftermarket stock that is "just right" for hunting. Acccurate, smooth feeder with a very good trigger. Yes it has a plastic trigger guard but what do you want for $550. Glocks are plastic and they hold up...... Have another in 243 that my boys regularly pop clay pigeons with at 300 yards (factory ammo). Great guns, just great. Spare mags are sort of stupid expensive though.
Get the right sling and a lightweight bipod.
For glass, don't put some heavy, oversized front lens beast on top and ruin the balance and ergonomics of the gun. Until recently my favorite was the Leupold VX-III 2.5-8 x 36. Light and just right. Today I'd be tempted by the VX6 2-12. Or a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 x 40. I think the Zeiss is called "Terra" now. At that price point it is notably better than the comparable Leupold offerings.
People tend to overdo it with a general purpose rifle. Keep it relatively light and simple with compact high quality optics and you'll be very happy.
backcast88
07-30-14, 21:49
I have a Conquest on my Tikka and love it. It will not be coming off that rifle. You can still find some of the older Conquests (not the new HD5's) new in box but the supply is drying up quickly.
The new Terra is pretty good glass. I like it better then most Leupold stuff right now. Its made in Japan but the quality control seems to be very good and is a good value, especially if you ever find them on sale for $350 or so.
I haven't set a budget for this build but I want to stay under 1500 total. A few unfortunate things needing repair around the house sucked up all my GP rifle money.
As far as the rifles go Ive decided that Id be happy with a Remington, Winchester or Ruger and maybe Savage/Tikka/Weatherby. Ive had a Tikka before and it was a fantastic rifle but Im not really wanting a detachable mag for this rifle. Savage is a possibility and their package deal with a model 10 and Nikon scope is appealing. That would get me a functional rifle for little up front cost and I could upgrade as I go. The Weatherby Vanguards are nice but they feel heavy to me. But a lot of these feeling could change if the right deal came along.
For chamberings the lowest I would go is 243 and the biggest would be 7mm Rem Mag. Id really prefer a 270 as it seems to fit my list the best. Good long range, ability to take any game in the lower 48, recoil is manageable and in a time of panic .277 bullets are much easier to find than .30. The 30-06 is a close second and the 243 is in third.
brickboy240
08-06-14, 10:42
The 270 Winny is a solid choice.
Less recoil than the 30-06 and in my experiences...a tad more accurate. Tons of great factory ammo choices are abound...too.
I have an early M700 BDL in 270 that sports a Leupold 3x9x40 on a 1 piece Redfield steel base. A basic rifle that is pretty accurate and give me no troubles at all. I have taken plenty of deer and pigs with it and yes..the 270 does the job on deer and pigs.
All in all...it is my "go to" big game hunting rifle. I own more expensive and higher end bolt guns but this basic old M700 gets taken the the woods much more than the fancier guns.
Also, 270 Winny ammo does not "disappear" from store shelves after a bad election or school shooting like 308.
-brickboy240
Lost River
10-20-14, 21:56
The 20" Tikka .308 strikes again... it's really proven itself to be a very practical tool.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/2725DD8B-D19F-4AA5-B2ED-C58E5C380E0A_zps9e1anyl0.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/2725DD8B-D19F-4AA5-B2ED-C58E5C380E0A_zps9e1anyl0.jpg.html)
Probably a savage 110 or something along those lines.
I'm looking into a savage 111 trophy hunter xp. Synthetic stock, accu trigger, Nikon prostaff. Very solid. My friends in .308 is a very very solid setup. $550 OTD locally
1859sharps
06-01-15, 13:58
The 20" Tikka .308 strikes again... it's really proven itself to be a very practical tool.
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when the heck did the deer start arming them self?
So I picked up a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle in 30-06. Came with a Redfield 3x9 accurange scope that apparently was the scope the USMC used on the original M40 back in the day. Also has an old school military style leather sling.
Seems like a good start for my GP Rifle. Going to shoot as is for as while to see how I like the current setup. Only thing that is for sure going to get changed is the stock. The wood is to pretty for me to bang it up.
If I like the scope and find the light weight barrel lacking I might put in a medium weight barrel and turn this thing into a Vietnam era M40ish rifle.
Been seeing a lot of these Redfield packages. Are you planning on keeping it on? Are these scopes worthy of the rifle? Seems like the old adage 'spend as much on glass as on the rifle' might be obsolete.
Been seeing a lot of these Redfield packages. Are you planning on keeping it on? Are these scopes worthy of the rifle? Seems like the old adage 'spend as much on glass as on the rifle' might be obsolete.
That is my question. Its an older Redfield, not the same as the new Leupold owned company. Apparently the model I have was the original optic on the M40 back during Vietnam. I'd assume it should be a decent scope then but then again I try not to assume on those things.
Update:
I recently was browsing my local for forums sale adds and came across a Husqvarna Mauser chambered in 270 and bought it.
It meets all the requirements of my GP rifle:
1. Controlled round feed action
2. Internal magazine
3. iron sights
4. Chambered in a full powered cartridge that isn't 308
It came with a Weaver K4 mounted and 4 boxes of ammo. The K4 with get replaced eventually but Im going to give it a try.
LowSpeed_HighDrag
09-13-16, 21:41
Update:
I recently was browsing my local for forums sale adds and came across a Husqvarna Mauser chambered in 270 and bought it.
It meets all the requirements of my GP rifle:
1. Controlled round feed action
2. Internal magazine
3. iron sights
4. Chambered in a full powered cartridge that isn't 308
It came with a Weaver K4 mounted and 4 boxes of ammo. The K4 with get replaced eventually but Im going to give it a try.
My grandpa killed ALOT of animals with an old Weaver K4 on an M70. That 270 is a helluva round as well, congrats.
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