Texas Star
US Veteran
See post no. 75. But mine is a .270, not a .280 so ammo is more available and in a wider selection. I like the factory loads like Federal's Premium with 150 grain Nosler Partition bullets.
My scope is actually a Redfield with an unusual Euro reticle with three heavier posts and the top thread thin, as usual. This works well in dark woods or in dim light or when you need to get the scope quickly on a moving, maybe charging, target.
I usually leave the variable scope set on 3X unless expecting a long shot. That gives ample magnification for most hunting, and the field of view is wider than at higher powers.
I did have a rifle with the Leupold scope in post 75 and regret selling it. But that Leupold is probably as good as any in a reasonable price range and better than most . I say this having used Zeiss and Swarovski scopes. But they are probably beyond the means of many here. The OP specified a modest price. That's why I didn't suggest a M-70 from their Custom Shop with selected wood, etc.
I admit that the same rifle in .30-06 is a better all-round choice in a survival scenario or if seeking animals much larger than deer. But the .270 is quite effective on elk, even moose and bear. Note my preference for that Nosler bullet, though. Also note that I don't like taking rear angle shots on big animals. Elmer Keith wanted that ability, and that's one reason why he advocated .338 rifles or heavier. Jack O'Connor favored the .270 in large part because he didn't shoot fleeing game in the hams.
My scope is actually a Redfield with an unusual Euro reticle with three heavier posts and the top thread thin, as usual. This works well in dark woods or in dim light or when you need to get the scope quickly on a moving, maybe charging, target.
I usually leave the variable scope set on 3X unless expecting a long shot. That gives ample magnification for most hunting, and the field of view is wider than at higher powers.
I did have a rifle with the Leupold scope in post 75 and regret selling it. But that Leupold is probably as good as any in a reasonable price range and better than most . I say this having used Zeiss and Swarovski scopes. But they are probably beyond the means of many here. The OP specified a modest price. That's why I didn't suggest a M-70 from their Custom Shop with selected wood, etc.
I admit that the same rifle in .30-06 is a better all-round choice in a survival scenario or if seeking animals much larger than deer. But the .270 is quite effective on elk, even moose and bear. Note my preference for that Nosler bullet, though. Also note that I don't like taking rear angle shots on big animals. Elmer Keith wanted that ability, and that's one reason why he advocated .338 rifles or heavier. Jack O'Connor favored the .270 in large part because he didn't shoot fleeing game in the hams.
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