Reasons to shoot a 270 Winchester?

[hawk-i]

I've got 7-08...280AI. ..7 rem mag and a 270

The 270 is my least favorite....like 280AI the best!

 

[Warden70]

Ballistics aside, 270 just plain works. Match your bullets to game and conditions, and you have one of the most versatile hunting cartridges in history. If Jack O'Connor was alive today, it'd still be his go-to caliber. Besides, way better bullets now a days...

 

[Jim870]

My favorite reason is because it is pointed at game.
I settled on the 7mm's for most of my purposes but I can see the value of a .270 Winchester and if I was in the market for another rifle a light weight stainless .270 would be first on my list for the simple fact ammo is usually available anywhere game is hunted and it is well capable of tackling most North American game, a 130 TTSX would be a reasonable all purpose load.

 

[todbartell]

there's lots of good bullets for the 270 that will work very well with common twists at the typical hunting ranges most of us shoot. The 270 always has been a very good choice and really does't give up that much to the comparable 280.

....... and FTR, I own a 7x57 and a 280.

I agree, the 270 with 130-150gr bullets from a 1:10 works just fine for most things needing done. I do like the fact I could stuff a 180gr Berger in my factory m700 280 (9.25 twist) and it shot well out to 600y. Currently shooting 195gr Bergers from my 8 twist 280 Ackley with great results. Who needs a 270

 

[Buckmastr]

You shoot a lot of game at long range todbartell?

 

[Ardent]

He lives in a place where that’s a definite possibility when one goes hunting.

 

[nowarningshot]

I have hunted my entire life in central and northern bc. Have taken some long shots, its easy to miss. Hunting conditions are not the same as load development on a bench. Limit yourself accordingly.

The only reason not.to use a 270 is very large moose and bears. Pick one; 270, 30-06, 7mag, 300. Go hunting.

 

[todbartell]

I shot a moose at 250 yards once. But I enjoy shooting out there a ways, makes life interesting.

 

[inthehizzy]

Waiting for the 30-06/.308 fanboys to crash this thread. ��

 

[madashell]

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Waiting for the 30-06/.308 fanboys to crash this thread. ��

 

[Falconflyer]

I think that's called stirring the pot!

 

[Firas]

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Nice shot, though you could always use the 270 shooting a 165gr at 2800+

 

[Ltbull01]

Want a good reason? RL 26 and a 140 NAB at 3100 fps!! That powder has turned my 270 into a WSM!

 

[madashell]

I think that's called stirring the pot!

 

[madashell]

Well, if you felt like you needed the extra help ...

Nice shot, though you could always use the 270 shooting a 165gr at 2800+

 

[track]

Want a good reason? RL 26 and a 140 NAB at 3100 fps!! That powder has turned my 270 into a WSM!

What size of three shot groupings have you achieved? What barrel length is your rifle?

 

[Ltbull01]

What size of three shot groupings have you achieved? What barrel length is your rifle?

MOA with a 22” barrel. PM me if you’re interested in the load. My buddy is shooting near the same in his rifle.