I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

[2rocky]

As a Ruger shooter...I'd recommend the Tikka

As a guy who does a lot of Horseback hunts I chose a 40 MM objective for less leg bulk in saddle scabbard.

As a one rifle guy, I chose a premium bonded bullet weight for elk and shoot everything with it. If you know your drop, velocity and energy you know your max range to be deadly. Now just practice to be deadly with accuracy to beyond that.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Tikka t3x lite stainless, Sportsmatch or UM rings, and a SWFA 3-9x42 for a bombproof setup.

 

[Chief-V]

Great choice on .270. Most of the new 'fad' calibers were designed to compete with the .270. Yet 270 still one of the best calibers made. Fast, flat, power etc. Kill anything in north america. That being said go with the Tikka. The action itself is worth the buy. Go stainless.

 

[Valley1320]

My begara shoots like a dream

 

[BernieBing]

I’m looking to get a good all-around hunting rifle setup that won’t break the bank. I’m deciding between a Tikka T3x in 270 or a Ruger American Gen II in 270. If you’ve used either one, I’d love to hear your experience with them and which you prefer.

I like the .270 because the ammo is inexpensive and I plan on shooting a lot. I mainly hunt mule deer and elk usually between 50–500 yards. In anything from thick timber to flat desert. I’m also open to other calibers if there’s something better in this price range.

I’d most likely put a Vortex Strike Eagle 3–18×44 on whichever rifle I choose.

What would you recommend for an affordable, accurate all-purpose setup?

I can't weigh in on the 270 caliber, but I've owned a Tikka Superlite for 7 yrs now and I LOVE it. Chambered for 7mm, and this weekend I'm actually getting it threaded to put a can on it. It shoots great, has taken a beating over the years of backcountry hunts, and is... like its name suggests... SUPERLITE! I don't think you can go wrong with the Tikka