What gun to choose?

[Fulker250]

My grandpa is getting old and called today to say that for Christmas I can pick a gun out of his collection. I hunt upland birds and deer regularly. I am in the process of moving west and would like to hopefully start to hunt western game. I already have a .270 win, 30-30win, .223, and 25-06

 

[cobbc03]

If you intend to hunt elk, I would get either the 7mm, 30-06, or 300.

 

[Rob5589]

Only one?! That's a sweet collection, and a tough decision. Great "problem" to have. Good luck!

 

[KChunter71]

Ask grandpa about which a bolt for western hunting the 3006, 270, or 300 he wants you to have. What a great gift from him

 

[Huntingbob]

My grandpa is getting old and called today to say that for Christmas I can pick a gun out of his collection. I hunt upland birds and deer regularly. I am in the process of moving west and would like to hopefully start to hunt western game. I already have a .270 win, 30-30win, .223, and 25-06

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First one on the list!

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[EmperorMA]

Browning SxS 20ga, Browning Superposed 12ga or Browning X-Bolt Medallion in .243 Win.

A .243, .25-‘06 and .270 Win covers all Western game quite nicely.

You’re going to want to hunt Chukar, Huns and California Quail any day you possibly can after you get out here. Take one of those two Browning shotguns, get yourself a big-running English Setter or Pointer and enjoy it.

 

[Trr15]

That 7mm BAR looks pretty attractive to
me. Great caliber for western game.

 

[Iron ghost]

I‘d pick one of those 2 browning 20 gauges in a heartbeat. sxs or o/u, whichever you prefer to shoot.

If you end up wanting more rifle than your 270, you can always pick up a good shooting cheap rifle (like a Tikka, etc) down the road.

 

[Beendare]

It might be a nice gesture to ask him what he thinks.....

That Browning over and under Superposed would be my choice.

 

[J Dubaya]

I would say the 300 wsm with swaro if a rifle is what you want. But based on what you have, I would say the Browning 12 superposed, or the Citori..

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[Storman]

My grandpa is getting old and called today to say that for Christmas I can pick a gun out of his collection. I hunt upland birds and deer regularly. I am in the process of moving west and would like to hopefully start to hunt western game. I already have a .270 win, 30-30win, .223, and 25-06

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Wow lucky you! That’s a tough choice. I’m a 30-06 fan . Cant go wrong with it.

 

[Fulker250]

Thanks for the input, I have been leaning towards the 7mm or the SxS 20 gauge. Now to try and pick one

 

[turley]

I’d choose the Browning Citori and use your .270 for western large game.

 

[jodorouse]

Agree with the folks on the bird gun but I would have my eye on that 270 wsm or 300 wsm for a top end rifle cartridge. Although your 270 would cover it. Maybe you could get the shotgun and then buy one of WSM for a reasonable price from him.


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[NDGuy]

I'd get the nicest Browning O/U he has on the list. Those Superposed fetch a pretty penny.

 

[Gorp2007]

You can buy a soulless 30-06 off the rack to handle all your big game needs, but in my mind nothing can top a good shotgun for sentimentality. Get one of those shotguns recommended above and have something you can pass down to your grandchildren.

 

[Spoonman]

The 300wsm with the Swarovski scope for sure. You can hunt anything with that setup.

 

[rayporter]

what a choice.
i would ask him which one has the most history and has been his favorite.

something to continue a legacy with would be great.

 

[backcountry_hunter]

It might be a nice gesture to ask him what he thinks.....

That Browning over and under Superposed would be my choice.

this..... you're covered for western big game with your current rifles. That shotgun is going to be continuously harder to find, increase in value and be a heirloom

 

[Torrey in Tahoe]

I'd take the Belgian Browning superposed.