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A quick look at Guncity shows 40 different types of hunting ammo available for 308 and 23 for 270 so the 308 wins out for ammo selection, but the OP wont run out of choice if they buy a 270. The...

I agree. I am making the guess that our new rifle owner is not going to be dialing straight off but is going to be trembling with excitement so needs to keep it simple. So a 270 and a rangefinder is...

Think about it ... fewer shots needed, easier to hit with at distance and fewer follow up shots needed. In saying that 308 is inherently a more accurate round than 270 as a target job

Keep in mind that if you buy a 270 you will need fewer bullets

iambatman Have you seen the two secondhand 270's for sale on the forum? A remmy and Zastiva. As factory rifles both will benefit from a polish with fine grades of wet and dry, a trigger adjustment...

You dont need to fire live rounds at a range for practice. A snap-cap and 10 minutes every night in the back yard practicing hold and field shooting positions - target aqiured, rifle up and snap off...

If it was me, I would buy a second hand rifle off here that is proven to shoot well from someone who will let you shoot it with them and coach you a bit. For a combination of rifle price and ammo it...