Billy. Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm just putting my variation through for a .270 WIN to be added to my ticket. FEO seems fine with it and I had a good chat about it. My usual procedure after getting a gun granted is to rush straight to the gun shop and buy a gun. (I even parted with my lovely 20b Beretta, which I regret beyond belief, to fund a rifle) However this time I am going to take my time and I want to save up and get myself a rifle that I can be proud of. I am looking for a floating barrel and basically something that anyone would be proud to own. I'll save up for it, if I have to, but nothing too expensive (1500 max) Links and pics would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 No question in my view, it has to be a Sako 85 stainless/synthetic. They are a genuine pleasure to shoot, and very refined. Several listed on the MacLeods website at £1,575 (http://www.rmacleod.co.uk/shooting.htm). You can probably find cheaper prices closer to home. Why a .270 Win, out of curiosity? I ask because I keep toying with the idea of buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Try Cooper, rifles in .270 cal now come with three shot magazines (as far as I understand theri technical sheet anyway) So you'd be looking at their Model 52 rifles. Don't know what they'd end up costing you though. Rifles in .270 on their site; The Classic, The Custom Classic, The Western Classic, The Jackson Game, The Jackson Hunter, The Excalibur There is, or at least was, a bit of a waiting list for them, so that would give you time to save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) No question in my view, it has to be a Sako 85 stainless/synthetic. They are a genuine pleasure to shoot, and very refined. Several listed on the MacLeods website at £1,575 (http://www.rmacleod.co.uk/shooting.htm). You can probably find cheaper prices closer to home. Why a .270 Win, out of curiosity? I ask because I keep toying with the idea of buying one. I've heard some great things about this calibre and the fact that it only deviates about +/- 4" over 300 yards, it just seems a fantastic round. Secondly, I have a 22-250, which isn't powerful enough to use in deer stalking, so I want a round that is powerful enough to do the job (enough people will say a smaller calibre will be sufficient) Oh and apparently the recoil is extremely low considering the size of the round. Edited January 19, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I used a .270 for many years for deer stalking . I had the BSA cf2 with a set trigger .This was when bsa was a proper gun maker and not just a name sold on every two years to all and sundry . Iam told that the cf2 is now a classic rifle and is sort after . The .270 is an awesome calibre for deer and in my opinion two much gun for european stalking .I used to visit the states a lot and shoot with my cousins and used to take my .270 with me for use on the larger north american deer and antelope . I f you are a home loader watch out for 30 06 cases as they can be used for loading .270 . All you have to do is resize the 30 06 cases through a .270 resizing die, trim for lenght and you have the mighty .270 . Best of luck . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Actually, can someone with prior experience let me know (no need for a massive explanation) realistically, how easy it is to import a rifle, as I am making a trip to the states in the summer, so I might get it there, if a nice one is made out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Not sure about importing yourself, but I think Brian Fox is, or at least was, the importer for the UK. A few lads on different UK sites have had Coopers, which were all single shot at the time, accuracy and workmanship was top class by all their accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Oh and apparently the recoil is extremely low considering the size of the round. Have you shot one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I was thinking that, I wouldn't call the .270 gentle! Having said that I shot one in Canada and it was a dream to shoot (although I'd just let off five rounds from my .375H&H, so most things would be!). I'd say it's not a bad choice of calibre. It will knock most things down without trouble. I'm not sure about new Sako rifles. They have a good name but I think the quality could be better on the new guns. I like Mannlicher, some of their more traditional rifles are lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 John, Cooper Arms has now been sold to Wilson, following the virtual collapse of the firm after Dan Cooper's donation to the Obama campaign. With a 7-month lead-in time and genuine uncertainty about sterling-dollar rates, now might not be the best time to order a Cooper. With regret, I cancelled my order for a Cooper Phoenix back in November, as things just looked too shakey at Cooper's end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Have you shot one? Nope and I misquoted from the info I read: "The .270 Winchester offers superb accuracy in good bolt action rifles, an extremely flat trajectory, and good long range punch, all at a level of recoil tolerable to most shooters." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Heard they were in trouble earlier on but I thought that had been worked out. Pity, they make lovely looking rifles and accurate too by all accounts. Compared to a semi automatic shotgun, what's the .270 recoil like? Never shot one just looking for a rough idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'd say the recoil is a lot sharper. A shotgun gives you a good thump, but a .270 slaps you (if you know what I mean). I find them quite harsh, but not to uncomfortable levels. And the muzzle blast, well, that's harsh too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I never found the recoil any different to my .308 . Then as the old saying goes when theres no sense then theres no feeling . What you will find is the .270 does bark a bit ,especially at first ligt in woodland . A super flat shooting cartridge with excellent accuaracy . I loved mine . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapwing Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I've got a Sako 75 stainless synthetic in .270win. No complaints at all, but I suggest a decent moderator (Pes T12 or similar) to tame the recoil and bark. An awesome round for anything you will find in the UK. I use 130 gr through it and it shoots really fast & flat. Meat damage can be an issue if you hit a big bone, but just clipping a rib is no worse than any other deer calibre. Foxes dont get up either! Really like the Sako for its detachable magazine, and the ability to open the bolt to unload whilst keeping the safety engaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Check out FA Anderson. The Sakos that they list are alot cheaper than Macleods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhunt Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have recently purcahsed a tika .270 and found it a pleasure to use , the rem .243 hasn't been out of the cabinet since I bought it , get a t8 or similar on them and they are very civilised ,I use mine on everything and when hit they don't walk away,just shot my first fallow buck on monday with it, great experiance, highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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