VermontHunter Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Here's the deal... I have a chance to trade my 5+ year old Remington 7600 .30-.06 plus $200.00 cash for a Browning .270 Bolt Action with the stainless barrel and composite stock (The 270 is NEW) is this a good deal ??? or am I being suckered ?? Im quite anxious about this deal, I've always wanted a 270, and especially a bolt action....but I don't want to jump the gun so to speak and make a hasty deal.... Any advice or opinions ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Is the Browning an A-Bolt? A new A-Bolt Stainless is roughly $800. Unless your 7600 is gold plated or has some really expensive extras, I'd say it's a good deal from a strictly monetary standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action The Stainless A-Bolt can be had for $700-$800 so yeah, its a good trade. Let us know how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Yes it's a A-Bolt forgot to mention that part sorry..... Yep, I'll keep ya informed, and thanks for the advice, it was greatly appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Take the Browning and run fast before they realize what a great deal your getting. My buddy has been looking to trade his 760 pump in 30-06 and can only get a max of about $250 for it here and PA is the 760/7600 capital fo the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Well looks like this rifle will be mine very shortly, and it got even better I get to keep my scope and sling,,, and all I have to fork over is $200.00 cash... I love it when one of my buddies wants a new rifle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Sooooooo Glad you jumped on that deal! You needed a rifle that can reach out a bit further. Especially the fields I know your hunting over. Congrats on a fine gun. Now about that scope.......... (jk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] Sooooooo Glad you jumped on that deal! You needed a rifle that can reach out a bit further. Especially the fields I know your hunting over. Congrats on a fine gun. Now about that scope.......... (jk) [/ QUOTE ] Hey now .. What's wrong with my 4-12X50 World Class Tasco ??.... I think the clarity is good and it holds up to the elements as well... But hey if you are offering to get me a NEW Nikon, I sure has heck won't stop ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Sooooooo Glad you jumped on that deal! You needed a rifle that can reach out a bit further. Especially the fields I know your hunting over. Congrats on a fine gun. Now about that scope.......... (jk) [/ QUOTE ] Hey now .. What's wrong with my 4-12X50 World Class Tasco ??.... I think the clarity is good and it holds up to the elements as well... But hey if you are offering to get me a NEW Nikon, I sure has heck won't stop ya.... [/ QUOTE ] I'll buy ya one if you promise to hold your breathe until it arrives. Deal? LOL Your scope will do fine. I just hate to see an inexpensive scope on a $700+ gun. Seems sacreligious (sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action I'll tell ya what.... I promise to work on a more expensive scope here in the near future..... Im just glad to get rid of that 7600 for something decent.... ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Shhhhhh dont say that to loud. Aint that the gun your wife bought you? She may take it back and use it.... On you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Yep, it's the one she bought me... we talked about it and she said the deal was too good to pass up,, the only concern she had was the scope, but that's no longer a issue either, since I get to keep that as well... It's sure going to be different using a real rifle instead of a carbine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] I just hate to see an inexpensive scope on a $700+ gun. Seems sacreligious (sp) [/ QUOTE ] You would like my JP Enterprises flattop AR15 then. It has a Simmons 44 Mag. Its a $1500 gun with a $99 scope. Then there is my Knight .45 ML which was a $250 gun with a Monarch 5.5-16x44 on top. It all balances out in the end. Whats the big deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Hey if it works then it works. No big deal. I just see it like putting wagon wheels on a Porche. Still gets the car around, still works, but not what the car deserves...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Shawn was just razzing me as usual AJ... He's in the same boat as me,, He understands and knows that we have to use what we have to the best of it's ability, and hope for something better down the road.... The Tasco World Class scope was a gift from the wife as was the rifle but they both suited my needs and have taken deer and other game, I rather like the Tasco line of scopes even tho they aren't a high end scope they get the job done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Oh yeah, that's what I gathered Luke. When you guys from the Great White North get snowed in during wintertime, things get a little different. I agree that some of the Tasco World Class scopes work just fine. I have a few of them on varmint guns and they have performed flawlessly. They were the older made in Japan models though. I am not sure where the modern versions are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Congratulations on the great deal! Use the scope you have until you can get one better. I use Simmons, Tasco and such on some of my rifles that I would not be using for serious hunting. My serious hunting guns (ones that I would take on trips that I am spending hard earned cash on) all carry Nikons and Leupolds. The lower end lines work fine for varmints and conditions here in PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action I've always had great results from Tasco,, so I got alittle curious and did some digging on the Tasco website and alot of you may be suprise at what I found... [ QUOTE ] Tasco®, a wholly owned division of Bushnell® Performance Optics is a vertically integrated, worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of Tasco branded optics including binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and telescopes. Bushnell Performance Optics is a leading supplier of high quality sports optics including binoculars, telescopes, spotting scopes, riflescopes, night vision, ski goggles, ski helmets, laser rangefinders, speed guns, compasses, sunglasses and safety glasses marketed under the Bushnell, Tasco, Bolle®, Serengeti® and Browning Sports Optics® names. For information about any of these brands or products, contact Laura Olinger – Public Relations Manager at (913) 752-6105 / [email protected] [/ QUOTE ] I also followed through with some digging on the Bushnell site and all of their optics are manufactured by guess who ??... Bausch & Lomb Some very interesting stuff to say the least.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Well Vermont you might not know what hockey team to cheer for but at least you recognize a good deal when you see one lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] Well Vermont you might not know what hockey team to cheer for but at least you recognize a good deal when you see one lol. [/ QUOTE ] At least in Vermont, you don't have to cheer for the Penguins!! Congrats on the good deal. You'll like the A-Bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Sounds like you got a great deal there Luke, I also like the A-bolts, I'd love to get one in a .25-06 sometime this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] At least in Vermont, you don't have to cheer for the Penguins!! [/ QUOTE ] This year just as bad..... Dang Bruins.... Thanks guys,, I fell into this one,, can't wait to get it to the range and zero her in... Now all I need from AJ is what load he recommends, I usually only sight in at 100 yrds. should I go beyond that ??? if so how far ??? I do have some fields that I hunt over that are quite large.. ( and I do mean large.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action [ QUOTE ] Now all I need from AJ is what load he recommends, I usually only sight in at 100 yrds. should I go beyond that ??? if so how far ??? [/ QUOTE ] Well, since i don't have a .270 Winchester, I can not really recommend a single load. If it were me, I would look at the 130 and 140 gr bullets. There is about 1" difference between the two at 400 yards, so they are pretty much equal with trajectory and energy. Pick the one that shoots best for you. Some popular powders for the .270 Win are Hodgdon 4831SC and Alliant's Reloader 22. Shooting a 130 Ballistic Tip at 3100 fps, zeroed 2" high at 100 yards will give you: 50 yards = +0.75" 100 yards = +2.0" 150 yards = +2.2" 200 yards = +1.3" 250 yards = -1.0" 300 yards = -4.3" 325 yards = -6.5" 350 yards = -9.2" 375 yards = -12.2" 400 yards = -15.6" That will allow you to hold on fur out to 350 yards. As you can see, shooting much past that range estimation gets critical quickly. Of course if you plan to shoot at these distances, I suggest you practice at long range (over 250 yards). The numbers I gave are theoretical. The BC of a bullet will change with weather and humidity changes. Shoot on paper to find out how your load performs first hand and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Re: Browning .270 Bolt Action Sounds like great advice to me AJ THANKS... I'll give both a try and see which the rifle likes best... Thanks for all the help,,, this takes alot of the guessing out of the equation for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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