Guys, I bought two rifles. A .243 Sako Forester and a pre 64 Model 70 Winchester in .270. The Sako is light, should be fun at the range and a good gun for still hunting, but the .270 will probably be my deer hunting gun of choice. I plan to put in a lot of stand time this next year, with the .270.
Highball, I didn't get the featherweight but the standard model. I am a fair sized guy and really don't mind a heavier rifle. I am used to a 10-11 pound Savage .308 and have gotten on very well with that rifle. I would like to get a featherweight in .243 someday, though.
I have really appreciated everyone's input on this thread. It sure tilted my decision toward the .270. (Of course, now when I go out to shoot it if it has too much recoil I will never admit it.
) I have learned a lot reading on this forum....
