How's the 3300 fps RL26 load working in the Peterson?
270 Winchester musings
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How's the 3300 fps RL26 load working in the Peterson?
it is still otc here for this game and i never heard someone here telling me the 270 win is a big gun. but it is working.
I'm actually quite fond of the 270, and it has proven it's capability in the field enough times to
make me believe that a 270 should be in my gun safe, not just to reside there, but to be used
regularly. Dave.
make me believe that a 270 should be in my gun safe, not just to reside there, but to be used
regularly. Dave.
My first rifle was a 270 Winchester, I picked it because I wanted something other than a 30-06, but still wanted to be able to get factory ammo at Walmart/Crappy Tire.
When I switched to left handed, I was looking for another 270, but found a 7mm08 for a really good price. Now that I reload the lack of factory ammo at big box stores was no longer a concern. Still love the 270 though, and if I can't get the velocity I want from my 7mm08 I'll be looking to switch back.
If you don't reload I can think of a lot of worse options than the 270 if you wanted to be a one gun hunter.
When I switched to left handed, I was looking for another 270, but found a 7mm08 for a really good price. Now that I reload the lack of factory ammo at big box stores was no longer a concern. Still love the 270 though, and if I can't get the velocity I want from my 7mm08 I'll be looking to switch back.
If you don't reload I can think of a lot of worse options than the 270 if you wanted to be a one gun hunter.
Make sure you update your thread with the results once you get some rounds downrange
This thread reminds me that I need to develop a new load for my 270 using this jug of D4350 I bought. Bought shortly before I bought my 7mm08, with the intention of buying a lefty 270 to use it with, and the powder is too slow for my the little 308-based case.
I've shot enough factory loaded 270 Win to know what it's all about. 130gr PSP @ 2900 fps, flat shootin' sum#####
Nothing kills better than a 270, I read that on CGN. It's a zapper and you can get that ammo at any hardware store
Nothing kills better than a 270, I read that on CGN. It's a zapper and you can get that ammo at any hardware store
270 x 30-06 =
Apples x apples = apples.
My favourite Moose load involved the "original" Barnes bullets , soft copper jacket over lead in 180 grain. Those punched hard. I like them because I could also slip in a 130/140 grain partition cartridge for longer range. These made the 270 very versatile. Barnes stopped making the heavy 180 grain many years ago and I had used up my supply.
I have a .270 that was my go-to hunting rifle for years, I still take it on stalking days. It shoots 150g bullets with perfect precision and has put a few bears in the freezer. I mostly use a 7mm RM now, for no other reason than I like to have choices and I have a better scope on the 7mm, but both rifles are the same rifle - Steyr Prohunters.
Woodleigh makes the 180gr Weldcore PPSN still. And of course there's the 6.8 Western coming, with a handful of heavier for caliber offerings.
