Thread: Rifle for good keen man

The 270 Winchester in it's intended 130 grain loading is not a heavy recoiling cartridge, not sure where this idea comes from?

Loaded up with a 100 or 110 grain copper bullet it feels comparable to a 243.

Nothing is going to beat a 12G lead slug at 50 meters and under with equal shot placement, if legal then it would be my choice for bush hunts in a reliable pump-action shotgun with rifled barrel.

Im inclined to agree with caberslash that the 270 neednt be a heavy recoiling cartridge and a lot of rifles in it are on the heavy side which helps too. If hes over 80kg himself and under 50 years he can carry a full size rifle (4kg). I wouldnt recommend 243 for a new shooter. Fine if youre a good shot or only shooting smaller animals like goats or sika.

Id put some thought into the scope first.
He should get something equivalent of the leupold vx3i (possibly vx freedom are good too ?). The venerable trusted vx1 are not made any more. Go for about 3-9x or 2-8x and 30 or 40mm with capped turrets. Entry level zeiss and swaro are ok too but try and avoid the super value for money brands like sightron vixen ranger diamondback and others until hes an expert and can take a punt. @Tahr could give good advice onthese minority brands