Deer rifle recommendations?

[Booner 833]

Just curious??? Why 270win? Not bashing. 

[BHC 9,160]

I got a Sako "Hunter" model .30-06 back in 1986 all had done to it, I had the bolt jeweled topped it off with a West German made Zeiss......damn gun is so accurate 

 

https://www.sako.fi/en-us/rifles

[clamdigger 24]

browning xbolt,vortex scope ,6.5 creedmoor,call it a day

[Dominant buck 601]

Tikka stainless-  there is one for sale on the PA hunter website. 

Savage weather warrior.  

Put a nice scope on it, good to go

[flukebelly 132]

Tikka t3 -fully agree. 

Just remember a 270 limits the bullet weight compared to some other “ all round” calibers.

 

[flat9999 80]

Can't go wrong with many of the suggestions.

For a classic all-around rifle, I'd go with:

Winchester Model 70 Supergrade - ~$1400

Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm  - ~$1000

Talley Rings and bases - ~$150

Great looking package.

BTW - Great choice of caliber!

Edited November 24, 2020 by flat9999

[BHC 9,160]

$1400 for a Winchester?  Who's making them this week?

[flat9999 80]

3 minutes ago, BHC said:

$1400 for a Winchester?  Who's making them this week?

That's a Supergrade and MSRP. Could prolly get it for a bit less.

From what I've been reading, it's been a very long time (if ever) since the Model 70s were made as well as they are now.

 

[smungung 37]

2 hours ago, Swamprat said:

I bought a Ruger American for less than $500. In 7mm-08.  I put a good quality scope on it and good to go.  Used it to drop my PA cow elk.   

Not a rifle hunter so it was my first experience with a bolt gun.  Shooting with a backpack(hunting scenario) as a rest I easily got 2" groups at 150 yards.  I'm sure it does better if locked into a gun vise on a bench. It's a no frills gun that does the job well.  I'd recommend it.  

How long did it take for you to draw a cow elk tag?

[nmc02 3,238]

If you are dead set on a .270. Look at browning, savage, or winchester. 

HOWEVER, look at this rifle brand. They are top notch....https://christensenarms.com/mesa/

[Swamprat 2,982]

3 minutes ago, smungung said:

How long did it take for you to draw a cow elk tag?

It was my 5th year applying. Super lucky. 

[6.5 Swede 320]

2 hours ago, BHC said:

SAKO, hands down

+1.  But being a traditionalist, I would seek out an older Finnbear.  Craftsmanship that can't be found today.

[BHC 9,160]

15 minutes ago, 6.5 Swede said:

+1.  But being a traditionalist, I would seek out an older Finnbear.  Craftsmanship that can't be found today.

They can be found

[BHC 9,160]

24 minutes ago, flat9999 said:

That's a Supergrade and MSRP. Could prolly get it for a bit less.

From what I've been reading, it's been a very long time (if ever) since the Model 70s were made as well as they are now.

 

I have a pre 64, made great,  by craftsman 

[Pathman 1,057]

Lots of great suggestions guys, thanks!

So I’m not “dead set” on a .270, but I’m looking for something that doesn’t have too much recoil so I can shoot it “for fun” as well as take deer/bear.  
I have been looking at the Christensen Arms rifles, very nice. 
 

So while I have you guys, someone mentioned the controlled feed vs. push feed actions. 
I’m  not too familiar with the difference, and is it something I should consider? 

Edited November 24, 2020 by Pathman