.270 WSM vs. 6.5 x 55

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Ive narrowed my decision for a new hunting rifle for varmint in southern ontario (.270 max. cal. size) to either .270 wsm or 6.5 x 55. The rifle chosen is a T3 Varmint. Any advice to sway my decision would be greatly appreciated.:rolleyes:
 
I use both of these calibers and would suggest the 6.5 over the WSM only because it is easier on barrels, if you don't intend to do alot of shooting then the WSM has it all over the 6.5 with a flatter trajectory due to it's much higher velocity.
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bigbull said:
I use both of these calibers and would suggest the 6.5 over the WSM only because it is easier on barrels, if you don't intend to do alot of shooting then the WSM has it all over the 6.5 with a flatter trajectory due to it's much higher velocity.
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How many 270WSM barrels have you burned out????:confused:
 
Go with a 270WSM thats what Im getting, should put the Coyotes down with a good thump.

mark k the .270 is legal in Ontario because they measure from land to land in the barrel.
 
If this rifle is just for varmints both are less than great choices. Way more rifle than you need. Now, if you're going to include bigger stuff, or try your hand at target shooting, that's a different story.
All about the right tool for the job. ( another good excuse for yet another rifle, I know, I'm good at it!)
 
whoa....a 270WSM for varmints?....what about a 223?...or if it's a combo varmint/deer rifle maybe a 243 is in order...but it's better to be over gunned than under gunned.....I guess...I'd love to see the woodchuck that requires a 270WSM...or maybe I don't wanna see that woodchuck afterall:eek:
 
if you plan on using it for big game and just practise on varmints, then I'd choose the 6.5x55.

If you plan on using it just on varmints, Id choose again the 6.5.

It shoots very far, very good. Premium bullets available and with a modern action the speed is not an issue, if that is a concern.

6.5x55 will always have more resale value. In fact they should charge you more right now... :dancingbanana:

as far as your statement "for varmints".... I doubt you can go wrong with any 223. or beef it up to 22-250.

270 is ok for S ON. it says <than calibre.275 Never scecifies the bore diameter, just the calibre.
 
I have a Tikka T3 lite in 6.5 x 55 and my hunting partner uses a light 270 wsm, mine is very easy on the shoulder while shooting his is quite painfull, one more argument for the 6.5 x 55, also his ammo costs are alot higher.
 
mark k said:
Wouldn't a .270 WSM not qualify for southern Ontario because it shoots a .277 cal bullet?
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It qualifies because the regulations specify a rifle of a bore no greater than .275. Bore factor not bullet diameter is the determining factor.
 
I use a 6.5x55 for coyotes and deer. the Hornady 95 grn VMAX over 48 grains of H414 SL10 from Higginson over 250 CCI primers. At 350 - 400 yds, it bucks the wind well and turns a coyote into a bag of mush. For deer and bears I use a Speer 140 grn Grand Slam over 50 grn of H4831 (still the old surplus from over 50 years ago) CCI 200 BR primers and Norma brass. The scope is an IOR Valdada with M8 reticle. It is one of the most accurate out of the box rifles that you could ask for, remember, the Scandinavians have had a love affair withthe 6.5x55 for well over a century and their people just won't put up with crap of any kind when applied to the cartridge and the rifles it's chambered in. bearhunter
 
I have a Savage 12FVSS Heavy Barrel in .270 WSM. This is my long-range deer rifle (drops just a shade over 3 inches at 300 yards, about 13 inches at 400).

It didn't even cross my mind to use this as a varmint gun - that's an awful lot of horsepower for a varmint!:runaway: I'm burning 65 plus grains of powder per shot when I could be using less than half of that with a .223 or more than a third less with a 22-250 and still get all the performance I need in a varmint rifle.

BTW - I have an identical rifle to the .270 WSM chambered in .223 Rem; that way, I practice all year on varmints with the .223 and am totally familiar with the .270 by the time deer season rolls around.:D :dancingbanana:
 
O.k. let me correct myself when saying this will be a varmint rifle; but also capable of taking a moose if so desired. But the more research I have dont, a custom 6.5 x .284 really peaks my interest. Very flat shooting and cuts through the wind. I'm still a little confused on which to persue so I might just have to get all 3
 
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