So i decided on a rifle, now what?

[jimbo91]

Alright, thanks to a lot of you guys on here, and some people ive talked to, i think i wanna go with a .270. Problem is i dont know what make i should buy, what action, what scope to put on it, whats a good price... im new lol. My uncle told me there are a lot of grain options for this gun, whats that mean?

[Dinsdale]

I'm waiting on a delivery; so I'll play;

I assume you mean a 270 Winchester as opposed to say a Weatherby;

In general most 270win's shoot 140gr as standard. 130's and 150's are availible. Some of the newer monometal bullets (like a Barnes TSX) like to go a little faster so a 130 would be a good choice. Bullet choice is a combination of what the target is and what the gun shoots well; a fragmenting round is OK for varmints but could spoil a fair amount of meat; say on a deer. Trying a few different combinations of bullet weights and construction types will produce the best accuracy.

Zeroed at 200 yds; most rounds will drop about 7" at 300; and be 1.5" high at 100. So a some hold over will be required as you get past 200. A 400 yd shot drops around 24" for comparison.

I would put a decent 3-9 or 2.5-8 as you can see longer shots require some more skills to make up for bullet drop. The lower the number the wider the field of view, and better in thick stuff where shots could come quick; and you need to reaquire the animal after a first shot.

Do not neglect good rings as they are the point of connection for accuracy between scope and rifle.

Decide how you are going to use the rifle for decision on style of gun. If you intend to walk and hunt rough country; most are inclined to carry a lighter weight. If you are recoil shy and intend to stand hunt; extra weight matters less. A heavy tacticool stock may look impressive but may have your arms dragging at the end of the day.

Brand flavor is a matter of personal opinion and I don't think you could go wrong with much of what's on the market.

[Dinsdale]

Here you can find a good basis for the ammo availible and weights. You will notice most offerings are 130-150 with a few 110 lightweight faster rounds intended to shoot flatter for light varmint game.

http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?tabId=3&categoryId=7615&categoryString=653***690***&pageNum=1

[jimbo91]

What is a good weight for white tail? And what action do you suggest? What is a good price for a .270?

[Dinsdale]

Any of the 130-150's  would be fine if they shot well from my gun. Something thats medium in construction; Core-loc; Nosler Partition etc.

My gun likes 140 A-frames...but I mostly trophy hunt; my intention is to break some bones on an offside shoulder. When you are away from home dropping $$$ into a hunt I have a different purpose than trying for clean double lung shots for a meat animal. Different construction for different purpose.

On action read my post above on use and go handle some. A Ti Rem 700 is wonderful to carry,not as good on the bench, because its light,  and is $900.....a standard 700 is about $500. I like light guns; I like to walk; heavy shoots good but not great in the field if moving all day. A pound difference can suck up some recoil though, so there is a balance that you have to find.

Buy 2, 270win snap caps when shopping and pull the trigger(always ask!!!). Light and crisp(like breaking glass) is better than heavy with creep(the trigger moves alot before going off) for accuracy. If you can't feel the trigger; no sense in looking at it.

Shoulder some and see how they fit for you.

Put more into the optics if you can. Can't see it; can't hit it. A good piece of glass can travel gun to gun over a long time if cared for; or could last a lifetime.

There are some good bargains on the used market also;if you are patient and keep looking around; and if you can narrow down what feels good to you.

Just some thoughts as there are too many choices to answer YOUR question definitively on what YOU want. Got to put some in your hands

Good luck

Check your PM's, sent you a note

[jimbo91]

Ok, im looking at a savage 270. My question is though what is the difference in a 270 win, and 270 wsm?

[Dinsdale]

Answered your PM re 270's

[jimbo91]

Ok im looking at a savage model axis xp, it is all black, comes with synthetic stock, matte finish on the barrel, also includes a scope, 3-9x40 mounted and bore sighted for 399. Anyone heard of this series of savage rifle? i know this is my first rifle, so i dont need anything extravegant, but i want it to last, you know?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

My brother in law bought the same gun. the gun is ok but the optics weren't as clear as I am use too. we changed his mounts right away....as Dinsdale said the mounts are key. That gun will do any whitetail hunting you will run across in NY. If it fits you well go for it and you can always upgrade the optics down the road. the fit is what I alwys check. i want the scope/sights  falling right in line when I shoulder a gun....you shouldn't have to figgit around to get the sight picture...when you shoulder it it should be there.

[ny hunter]

I shoot 150gr sp out of my 270.If I do my part the gun well put a 3 shot group in the x ring.I only buy Fedral ammo.I use the blue box for my 270 and 243.I have Nikon scopes on both guns.If I ever have to change one I well buy nothing but a Leupold from now on.Hope this helps a bit.