270 for all round gun?

[nwwanderer]

Jack O'Connor would be proud of you, Elmer Keith not so much.
If you want something with a bunch of ammo around you can not go wrong.  Want something different?  Look at 6.5 PRC

[Igor]

The .270 being a long action, would make me consider the 3.5-10 due to it’s longer tube for more flexible mounting options. I do have a vx3 2.5-8 on my Ruger m77 30-06, it fits but if I had needed to adjust it much, I would probably need extension rings. Not an issue if you have something with a rail. The 2.5-8x is a great scope for sure, though.

I have the 3.5-10 mounted on my Winchester Featherweight with a Leupold 1-piece base and Leupold low rings.

[Commando]

Looks like I’ll be going the 3.5 route. Pretty excited to get this thing out together and start shooting. Like mentioned earlier this’ll be my first rifle, normally been a archery guy.

I didn’t realize maven made a 2.5-10... anyone have any experience with them?

[The Big Game Hunter]

I’m thinking of picking up my first rifle. Always been a archery and shot gun guy. Would the 270 be a good all round gun? Thinking of getting a tikka tx3 or super lite. Like I said general all around gun but with the idea of it also doubling as a bear gun on the west side. Thoughts?

The .270 Winchester is an excellent all around hunting cartridge, especially in a quality rifle like the Tikka T3. I don't personally hunt with the .270, but there's nothing wrong with it and I know a few hunters who have taken game like elk, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest, caribou, and even moose with a .270 with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Some people think it's a little light for really big game, but the .270 Winchester will get the job done if you use good bullets and place your shots where they need to go.
Below are a couple of detailed comparisons of the .270 to other popular big game hunting cartridges if you'd like a little more information to help yo make up your mind.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/25-06-vs-6-5-creedmoor-vs-270/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/270-vs-308/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/270-vs-30-06/