Would be used for hunting whitetail deer in open country. Trying to decide between 25-06 or 270 (laminate-stainless) standard, or 25-06 varminter.
Leaning towards the 270 primarily because its cheaper to shoot(don't reload) and its stainless, however, I've been very impressed by hunting parners that have used the 25-06 caliber. Is the varminter version inherintely more accurate because of the heavier barrel? Is the target block scope mounting system better than the type used on the standard? Are there any differences in how the forearms are mounted? Is the weight/balance better or worse in either model? Finally, is the laminate stock mounted the same as the walnut version? Any other info would be greatly appreciated!
Leaning towards the 270 primarily because its cheaper to shoot(don't reload) and its stainless, however, I've been very impressed by hunting parners that have used the 25-06 caliber. Is the varminter version inherintely more accurate because of the heavier barrel? Is the target block scope mounting system better than the type used on the standard? Are there any differences in how the forearms are mounted? Is the weight/balance better or worse in either model? Finally, is the laminate stock mounted the same as the walnut version? Any other info would be greatly appreciated!