So is the .270win the only firearm you have?
For what I'd look at, even at the bottom end, I can't buy a rifle for $1500, since "buying a rifle" actually means "buying a rifle, mounts/rings, and scope", if not more, like a trigger.
So that'd put me firmly into the shotgun and handgun market.
In that case, sadly, ONE of the two shotguns I want would have to be used to get either of them for $1500. Suppose I could forego the Benelli SBEII or the M4 and pick up a Versamax instead, save a little coin (what $1100ish these days, I kinda like the green smoke "zombie" version).
Handguns, hmm, it'd ultimately depend what you have already. Lately I'm eyeing another S&W 629 (never should have sold mine, Kiz has me wanting another one), but they're not for everybody. If you don't have any handguns, then a Ruger Mark III or Browning Buckmark .22lr would be on my list for you, then maybe a Ruger revolver in .357mag or .44mag for hunting.
Hadn't really thought about it until this thread. Wouldn't have ever guessed that I can't think of any 2 guns I actually want that I could get for less than $1500.