I started hunting and shooting about 2 years ago and i have 4 guns. Gramps 22,Rem 870Wingmaster,Benelli Nova,Winchester m70 classic stainless in 270. I am supposed to be saving for a new trap gun but i think i am going to wait. Im getting the urge to buy another rifle because i only have one...im not trying to sound greedy or anything but i think i want a nice Woodstocked rifle since i have a synthetic already. I am not decieded on the caliber yet but i am looking at some models. Im looking at the Remington 700 BDL and the CDL. And thinking about buying another m70 only the classic featherweight with wooden stock. The winchester and the cdl are both $639 at cabelas and the BDL is i think $560. But 639 is the most im spending. What rifle would you get?

Since you have a .270, do you want a lighter caliber or a heavy one. Varmit rifle or a brown bear rifle? High gloss finish or matte finish.

Shoot me more info and I'll try to help.

JJ

I just went through about the same thing recently. I already had a M70 in 270 Win that is the Synthetic Matte model with the BOSS on it. It is an excellent shooter, but it is a little long and heavy for most hunting here in Michigan. It's also very functional but not real pretty.

I started out looking at the Winchester Featherweight because it is a great looking rifle and lightweight to boot (literally). I knew I wanted a .308 Win, and I took the advice of a few guys on this forum as to the felt recoil of the Featherweight being pretty uncomfortable. I went to a few stores and picked up everything they had that fit the description of what I wanted. Short action, walnut stock, blued finish, etc.

I made mental notes of how everything fit, whether or not I liked the bolt throw, how smooth the action was, etc.

I ended up buying a used Sako 75 which is a little over your $600ish price limit. It really does come down to personal preference for what feels right to you.

Your question is actually a difficult one to answer because the preferred cartridge is a vital component. Lately, Winchester and Remington have stopped making rifles in each other's chamberings.

So, to answer your question, for less than $639, I would choose a Tikka T3 Hunter for the following reasons:
1. It fit me pretty well
2. Excellent trigger (2-4 lbs adjustable)
3. Guaranteed accuracy out of the box
4. Attractive walnut stock
5. Smooth action
6. Price

It only has one negative in my book and that is the plastic around the magazine, but personally, I could live with that.

Oh, and one more reason, all of the chamberings available.

My choice would be an M70 Classic Fwt in 6.5x55, or a CZ in the same caliber or in 9.3x62. Both are Controlled Round Feeding actions in very effective calibers. If it's just between the M70 Classic and the M700, the M70 wins hands down.

Winchester 70 featherweight in 243 Winchester. buy it and don't look back (you won;t want to anyway) Check out www.gricewholesale.com, they had the best price when i was looking for my younger brother last year. A 243 is an ideal companion for the featherweight as it is not a brusier at the buttplate, has enough punch on the other end to handle a whitetail with ease out to 200 yards, is versatile enough to take care of all manner of vermin and with a slight bit of standard gunsmithing and the right load(trigger job,you can do it yourself if you are comfortable with it, and glassbedding) will cloverleaf all day long. Thats my story and i'm sticking to it.

The M 70 in the Classic compact in 7mm-08 is outstanding for long high country walks when you need something that is fast and can reach out for antelope! The .243 is outstanding as well! :D

The M 70 in the Classic compact in 7mm-08 is outstanding for long high country walks when you need something that is fast and can reach out for antelope! The .243 is outstanding as well! :D
I'd second that, if you don't mind losing a little barrel length

I started hunting and shooting about 2 years ago and i have 4 guns. Gramps 22,Rem 870Wingmaster,Benelli Nova,Winchester m70 classic stainless in 270. I am supposed to be saving for a new trap gun but i think i am going to wait. Im getting the urge to buy another rifle because i only have one...im not trying to sound greedy or anything but i think i want a nice Woodstocked rifle since i have a synthetic already. I am not decieded on the caliber yet but i am looking at some models. Im looking at the Remington 700 BDL and the CDL. And thinking about buying another m70 only the classic featherweight with wooden stock. The winchester and the cdl are both $639 at cabelas and the BDL is i think $560. But 639 is the most im spending. What rifle would you get?

There is no cure. Buy 2 $300 guns, used if necessary, and don't look back. Soon your house will be leaking rifles.... :)

First off I would stay with the Winchester model 70 because it just doesn't get any better for a hunter, who wants the best hunting tool on the market for a production type rifle.

The other thing is that those safety's will be the same! A very important issue on a big game hunt I feel. We have a lot of Winchester's in the safe and vault with various stocks. Since you already have a great caliber in the .270, YOU will have to figure out and answer the question of what are you planning on hunting in the near future. I have hunted elk with a 270 as well as moose. It will do the job if it's given the proper weight 160 grain premium bullet.

If the answer is elk, moose or bears by chance, I will tell you to take a gander at the .338 Winchester magnum. It's all the rifle you will need for anything in North America. If you think the recoil is to much, think again and buy a PAST RECOIL PAD for under $40 Dollars. A 338mag will seem like a 30-06 with 180 grn bullets. My wife shoots a 338mag with such a pad.

I never buy a used gun, unlesss I can try it out at the range first. If not I pass on the deal. Gunsmiths and repairs can get very expensive quick, far exceeding the cost of a new rifle etc. Buyer beware!

Mike is right about 2 guns. If you have a .270 "all around, take care of business gun", how about a couple of fun guns. Big bore levers are a hoot to shoot. H&R single shot in .204 Ruger is a new kid on the block, at $250. Good luck,

George