On a $400 budget, I'd buy a Howa 1500 from Whittaker's and a Weatherby V2 take-off stock wherever I could find one.
Or, I'd look for a lightly used Marlin XL7 on GB.
EDIT: There is a NIB Marlin XL7 in 270 currently on GB with a buy now price of $400 shipped, $365 + $35..
Last edited by 260Remguy; 08/02/17. Reason: Added comment
