How Good, Really, Is the .270 Win?

[61-63]

I'm late to this party and my response pales compared to others but I'm 76 years old and have shot Texas deer with a .270 all my life. Longest shot probably 350 yards? Always used 130 grain bullets. Great caliber! While I've never done it I can't imagine that hitting anything on this continent in the heart/lungs with one wouldn't kill it. If you want to use heavier bullets go to an '06.

[hawkeyesatx823]

I'm late to this party and my response pales compared to others but I'm 76 years old and have shot Texas deer with a .270 all my life. Longest shot probably 350 yards? Always used 130 grain bullets. Great caliber! While I've never done it I can't imagine that hitting anything on this continent in the heart/lungs with one wouldn't kill it. If you want to use heavier bullets go to an '06.

That’s a great testament there! Thank you!
The heaviest bullets I think I would ever use would be the 150grs.
The SD of those equal, or better the 180gr .30 cal bullets. Plus, they’ll penetrate as well, if not better.


Hawk

[yobuck]

I think he could have reached his conclusion with far fewer words.

[hawkeyesatx823]

Here are some articles for your reading pleasure:


https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-new-look-at-the-old-270-winchester/

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-new-look-at-the-old-270-winchester/

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-continuous-270-cartridge/

https://unionsportsmen.org/the-270-is-still-the-classic-cartridge/

Does everyone agree with the articles?
If not? Please explain.



Hawk

[wbm]

Oh. Just too many words. I agree with everything...yet I agree with nothing.

[charlie b]

Three of those articles were by the same author. So, there are two opinions expressed in 4 links.

Can't disagree with much. The .270 is a good round, frequently compared to the .30-06 and said to be 'flatter' shooting, even though the difference is minimal. Same reasoning that has made the 6.5mm a popular caliber.

[12bhunting]

The most accurate rifle I have is the cheapest Remington ever made. I think it's a 710, is chambered in 270. It's almost the perfect deer rifle, but the receiver has plastic in it and it is not real smooth lol. But I usually grab my 7 mag. Same thing to me, the mag has a little extra fps. Shooting w heavier pill. Nothing a deer would notice.

[wbm]

the mag has a little extra fps

Yep. A 168gr bullet with a B.C. of .631 launched at 2900fps is a "little extra".