all around rifle

[basswipe]

I too am a fan of the .270.If you're looking for a truly flat shooting long distance round the .300 Win Mag is a terrific choice but its certainly not an "all around" type caliber.

As far as the gun goes a Winchester model 70 is tops.

[american spirit]

thanks guys. just trying to be budget conscious. i don't want to get a 270 and then next year my father in-laws tells me he wants to try for some elk. then i'll have to drop more dough on a second rifle.

[basswipe]

Might want to consider .308 Win. too.The ammo is super cheap especially the Mil. surplus stuff.

[Notfishinenuf]

I would say your best bet is to stick with the 06. Wide variety of loads and will be fine on elk or whitetail or bear. Reload your own and the possibilities are endless. While I am a M-70 guy I have to say, for the money the savage mentioned by specialist is a great rifle. I would spend as much as you can on the best scope you can afford. High dollar optics will make that savage deadly! Lastly, you need to practice with your rifle and become familiar with it. Familiarity makes you confident. If you are confident in yourself and your rifle you will make a well placed shot. In the end, shot placement is going to be the key to your success or failure no matter what caliber you are shooting or at what range.

Vic

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by american spirit

thanks guys. just trying to be budget conscious. i don't want to get a 270 and then next year my father in-laws tells me he wants to try for some elk. then i'll have to drop more dough on a second rifle.

Scott, this is like asking for an all around rod....there is always a better choice for specific apps, and none will do it all.

That said, 30-06, Savage is a good choice, high end scope, and invest in a loading system. Amazing what different grainloads will do, especially shooting high to low. And it's like rods, you will be getting another one, or two....