.270 vs .280

Which do you prefer?

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The 270AI is not very common but I have seen Data that shows 140 grain bullets at 3200fps.... the 280AI will do approximately the same... the case capacity is nearly identical... the 270WSM smokes them both with less powder :wink:
 
BIGREDD said:
You don't hang out with any .270 users though senior... they give you a rash... :idea:
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Strangly enough not a single 270 in the deer camp or moose gang :roll:

Actually I use either 150 Rem cor-locks or Horn 162s in my 280 for moose
 
BIGREDD said:
The 270AI is not very common but I have seen Data that shows 140 grain bullets at 3200fps.... the 280AI will do approximately the same... the case capacity is nearly identical... the 270WSM smokes them both with less powder :wink:
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Is the .270AI just a reaming of the .270 chamber, or would you need to set the bbl back a turn and then recut like on some AI conversions?

I know for .280AI, most guys buy a 7x57 barrel and recut the chamber to .280AI.
 
1899 said:
Strangly enough not a single 270 in the deer camp or moose gang
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Even Jack O'Connor said the .270 was not a good moose caliber.
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............but he shot his first moose with one, and killed it with a single shot in thick timber. :shock:

I have read most of his books, and IIRC, what he actually wrote was that there are better calibers for moose. Well, of course, the 375 H&H is a moose rifle in spades! 8)

See you in August, Kristian.
Ted
 
Why not? said:
1899 said:
Strangly enough not a single 270 in the deer camp or moose gang
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Even Jack O'Connor said the .270 was not a good moose caliber.
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............but he shot his first moose with one, and killed it with a single shot in thick timber. :shock:

I have read most of his books and could be wrong, but IIRC, what he actually wrote was that there are better calibers for moose.

Well, of course, the 375 H&H is a moose rifle in spades! 8)

See you in August, Kristian.
Ted
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............but he shot his first moose with one, and killed it with a single shot in thick timber.
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I thought it took 4 shots, but I am probably mistaken. I was ready his book (the updated version): "The Rifle Book" and found some of his views interesting.
Especially his perspective on .270 vs. .30-06 as an ideal deer rifle. He felt that the .270 was superior, partly due to the better inherent accuracy of the .270! There is a good topic: Which has better inherent accuracy, the .270, .280 or .30-06? :lol:
 
Claven2 said:
BIGREDD said:
...................Is the .270AI just a reaming of the .270 chamber, or would you need to set the bbl back a turn and then recut like on some AI conversions?
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Claven,

To really do the job correctly, the barrel should be set back and then rechambered.

Factory 270 ammo should be a very tight or "crush" fit on an AI chamber in order to have the correct headspace for fireforming.

Ted
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Why not? is not impressed
Ya, right :wink: :roll:
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I know Ted.. I know... but sometimes you just gotta toss the hook and hope for the best... :wink:
Have you got any Data for the .270AI... I would like to hear from somebody who has first hand experience with this cartridge... very rare indeed :|
 
BIGREDD said:
Why not? is not impressed
Ya, right :wink: :roll:
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I know Ted.. I know... but sometimes you just gotta toss the hook and hope for the best... :wink:
Have you got any Data for the .270AI... I would like to hear from somebody who has first hand experience with this cartridge... very rare indeed :|
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I almost want to build one just to be the only guy I know who has one...lol! Problem would be getting dies...
 
Quote "Which has better inherent accuracy, the .270, .280 or .30-06? "


OH no ! Here we go again :roll:

Everyone knows the Tikka is the most acurate cheap rifle, especially if in The amazing 280 caliber :twisted: :twisted:



:lol: :lol: :oops: :lol:
 
BIGREDD said:
OH no ! Here we go again
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In all fairness the most accurate Tikka I have seen was a 6.5x55... but I have not shot a .280... and even if it shot one hole the hole would still be bigger than .264... or .277 :p
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Aww...... but the proper way to measure a group is to measure outside of widest holes & subtract the dia of bullet your shooting...so Obviously if you subtract a larger dia eg..284 you would have to have a smaller group :eek:

:oops: :roll: :lol:
 
I own a 280 A-Bolt! Elk,Deer,Moose,All drop right smartly.Wouldn't trade it for anything! My three brothers own 270's and they love em1
 
HAw CAUGHT YOU, you son of a birch!!!! Thought I'd left moose huntin didncha!!
You were gonna slip a bunch of bull thru some of these newbys eh!!

WELL I GOT ME EYE ON YA :twisted: & I got my glasses on to :mrgreen:
 
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