Opinion on this .270

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Hi,

I hope I'm not making a new member mistake and posting this in the wrong place.

I've been looking to buy a new .270 and found this on Cabelas website. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101694391 I would really like to have a what looks to be a fairly early FN such as this one, but it seems pretty steep on the price. I've found some good deals at Cabelas, and other times wanted to ask for some of what they're smoking.

What category does anyone think this falls in?

Please point out any errors I may have made in posting this.

Thank you.
 

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Definitely a bit more than what I have seen these FNs go for generally, but that is a nice example. Not a great deal, but if its what you are looking for that is a nice rifle. The cutout for the receiver sight, a bit of pitting visible, and a few marks on the stock are the negatives from what I see. Nice figure and color in the stock.
 
Appreciate it.

I think I'll put it on my watch list and see if they move on the price. I wish it was local to me so I could handle it. I'd even be willing to pay a reasonable transfer fee to have it shipped to my local to do so. However, Cabela's won't do a store to store transfer unless you purchase.
 
Those FNs are extremely high quality rifles. To match that in a currently made rifle would cost several thousand dollars. Looks like a great buy to me.
 
Appreciate it.

I think I'll put it on my watch list and see if they move on the price. I wish it was local to me so I could handle it. I'd even be willing to pay a reasonable transfer fee to have it shipped to my local to do so. However, Cabela's won't do a store to store transfer unless you purchase.
Fairly certain other than the nominal transfer fee, if you don't like the gun, they will refund the purchase price.
 
I have the heavy barreled version of this rifle in the same caliber, with a serial number about ~3000 or so later than this one. They are fantastic rifles, timeless styling, great shooters, and well balanced. I would recommend replacing the two-stage M98 trigger with a Timney, but otherwise it's good to go. The price does seem a bit high for those models. If I really wanted it, I'd probably offer sub-2/3 of that price. Otherwise it looks like a great catch!

That being said, a rifle of that quality in today's world is easily going to reach that price point. I guess it depends on which point of view you choose. Good luck
 
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Hi,

I hope I'm not making a new member mistake and posting this in the wrong place.

I've been looking to buy a new .270 and found this on Cabelas website. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101694391 I would really like to have a what looks to be a fairly early FN such as this one, but it seems pretty steep on the price. I've found some good deals at Cabelas, and other times wanted to ask for some of what they're smoking.

What category does anyone think this falls in?

Please point out any errors I may have made in posting this.

Thank you.
If you’re specifically looking for a used FN 270 there are several on gunsinternational for quite a bit less, I think some from Bass Pro and also several FN Browning Safari 270’s for less, same and more. The FN Browning Safaris were made in Belgium same as the FN’s. I think an FN Deluxe is similar to an FN Browning Safari. The rifle you posted seems somewhat high.
 
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It might be a little high, but it looks to be a fine example. I do quite a bit of buying and selling and nice examples like this certainly aren't going down in price. I've never regretted when I've had to pay a little more to get what I want instead of passing it up and never knowing if I'll find a good one again. Best of luck to you.
 
It might be a little high, but it looks to be a fine example. I do quite a bit of buying and selling and nice examples like this certainly aren't going down in price. I've never regretted when I've had to pay a little more to get what I want instead of passing it up and never knowing if I'll find a good one again. Best of luck to you.
This is a very fair comment. If you love the rifle, you can't get hurt by more than a couple hundred bucks at the most, and you'll enjoy it in the meantime. And a decade from now, it will easily be worth that price.
 
Thanks again everyone.

I've called yesterday and this evening, but no one has picked up in the gun library. I'll try again tomorrow and make an offer.
 
Ok, I'm sitting here wondering, why not buy this one instead (or in addition to)?

Actually there are more than one for significantly less as stated in my previous response but I wasn’t going to list every one of them, that’s what the search function is for. Apparently the OP likes that one so….
 
Appreciate it.

I think I'll put it on my watch list and see if they move on the price. I wish it was local to me so I could handle it. I'd even be willing to pay a reasonable transfer fee to have it shipped to my local to do so. However, Cabela's won't do a store to store transfer unless you purchase.
Before the Covid scamdemic, Cabelas USED to charge $25 to send a firearm from any one of their stores to your local Cabelas for you to look at. If you purchased the firearm, the $25 was waived. Now, you have to purchase the firearm for them to transfer it to your store, but you can completely cancel the sale if you don't want to purchase the firearm after looking at it. But the day is gone where you might send a few to your store to look at for $25 each.
 
Do not overlook the J.C. Higgins Model 50/51, similar if not same action with 22" barrel. Though their prices have been rising in the last few months.
 
Why not call them and try to haggle some? Never know.
I was told by a Cabelas manager that they won't haggle on a transferred firearm and they wouldn't on the couple I've had transferred and bought in the past. Only one physically in the store at your local Cabelas or Bass Pro (now part of the Gun Library) can you haggle on.
 
LOL. I just saw that one. Believe me, I am searching.

I've seen some for less, and some for more. Searching has also revealed old threads on various forums in the past year much nicer examples for much nicer prices too. :(

My wallet says to purchase the .270 version of the Bergara B-14 Ridge as it will do everything I need. But I know I like Mausers, and a FN Mauser the Ridge ain't.
 
I was told by a Cabelas manager that they won't haggle on a transferred firearm and they wouldn't on the couple I've had transferred and bought in the past. Only one physically in the store at your local Cabelas or Bass Pro (now part of the Gun Library) can you haggle on.

I believe I've heard the same now that you mention it.
 
I personally wouldn't pay that asking price unless you just really want it. I'd find one in the $500-700 range and not worry about scratching the hell out of it while hunting. Or buy the Bergara, a Christensen or Browning X Bolt for a lighter weight, weather resistant hunting rifle. But if it makes YOU happy and satisfied, BUY IT!
 

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