JacobMHD Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I have been looking at increasing the caliber of the rifle I use for whitetail. I currently shoot a semi auto Remington .243. I have a chance to trade with someone for a Savage .300 Win Mag. It has composite stock and is a bolt action. The same guy would trade me a Semi Auto Remington .270. It has a wood stock. All three guns are in good shape and have been well cared for. I need some outside input to make my decision. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Wettschreck Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'd go with the 270 over the 300. That's just me, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSKYMAN1011 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That .300 Win Mag Savage bolt is going to have More recoil(Kick) than you might care for??That .300 is Elk, Bear and Moose Medicine.That Semi Auto .270 would make a Great deer killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vister Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 i'd take the 300. i myself am a firm believer in bolt actions. there isn't a more reliable action out there as far as i am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I wouldnt trade, I would just try to buy the gun outright! I dont sell guns, just buy more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vister Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 can't argue with that idea. fiances' mom keeps complaining that guns "get naughty" and reproduce in the gun cabinets, as they are always bought under the radar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor_guy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I am not a fan of auto loaders. If you are hard set on trading, I would look at the .300. Personaly, I would keep the .243. If you are just boored with it, try an upgrade. New Stock? Scope??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morefishplease Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I got to agree with you, just my .02 but it has to be a bolt action. But if you have to trade go with the .270, flat shooting gun, great for deer hunting and I even know guys that love them for fox and yote hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobMHD Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for all the responses. I think I will be getting the .270. Hopefully I can post some pics of some nice deer this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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