6.5-06 or 270WSM, what's your thoughts
Fellow Savage shooters;
So I am torn between making a 6.5-06 or a 270WSM. I would like your opinions on either. I want to be able to take an animal out to 600yds. When I complete this gun and I get it to shoot .5" or smaller it will probably be used for my everything gun up to and including ELK mainly mule deer though. Before I get flamed for the last statement I am of the school of proper shot placement over "bigger is better", with that being said I like ft-lbs as well. I do have a 300WSM and a 300WM so I would appreciate it if people don't express stepping up in gun caliber. I love reloading so ammunition is not a factor.
If I go with a 270WSM can I make it a lighter rifle because it wont need a longer barrel? Which do you think will have a longer longevity barrel life?
Thank you in advanced for all you thoughts/inputs and I apologize if I offended anyone with my "don't express stepping up" comment. I am not an expert and have a lot to learn, I just know that I want either of the two stated cartridges.
Re: 6.5-06 or 270WSM, what's your thoughts
I'll start off by stating that the next build I do will be in the 6.5mm family. However don't count out the 270 WSM. Alot of the performance will depend upon how long of a barrel you are willing to carry. I had a 270 WSM that would actually push a 130 grain Barnes TSX at 3500 fps, measured by 3 chronos and. MagPro is absolutely the best powder I found for this particular cartridge. Several long range kills with that one. Just food for thought.
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