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<blockquote data-quote="mcseal2" data-source="post: 451214" data-attributes="member: 22030"><p>I don't use the 130gr accubond in my 270WSM for that reason, the 140 AB has a much higher BC. The WSM has plenty of case to push a 140gr bullet to 3200 and that is a more efficient long range set up. I have not shot elk with mine, but love it for deer. </p><p> </p><p>When you run the ballistics programs with the 140gr accubond at a BC of .496 and velocity of 3200 it looks much better in the wind.</p><p> </p><p>I am curious about the 338 results posted also. I use Berger's ballistics program and not Sierra's but I get different results when I run it.</p><p> </p><p>Ran at 40 degrees, 10mph wind from 3:00</p><p> </p><p>338 MV 2800 200AB BC .414</p><p>400 15.06" drift</p><p>600 37.33" drift</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>270WSM MV 3200 140 AB BC.496</p><p>400 10.02" drift</p><p>600 24.43" drift</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Back to the original question, I have a Browning A-bolt in 270WSM and it is very accurate. With the 140 AB and my Leupold CDS I have taken game out to 400yds, and can ring my 10" gong regularly at 600. I'd not be afraid to shoot a deer that far under good conditions prone. It also weighs in ready to hunt at under 8lbs. I'd like to get another one set up the same in 300WSM to shoot the 180 or 200gr accubond for elk. I would not be afraid to use the 270WSM for broadside elk, but would feel more comfortable with a heavier bullet on quartering shots. The 270WSM is pleasant to shoot, but when I get a 300 it will get a brake. If you buy a Browning, buy a limbsaver pad, they are worth every penny.</p><p> </p><p>Here is now my 270WSM is set up (minus the brake) and what my 300WSM plan is:</p><p> </p><p>Browning 300WSM</p><p>Bell & Carlson ultralight aluminum bedded stock</p><p>2lb trigger kit</p><p>Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x40mm CDS</p><p>Limbsaver pad</p><p>Vias muzzle brake</p><p> </p><p>If the factory barrel doesn't shoot well enough I'll put on an aftermarket barrel, but I've had 2 A-bolts and both shot very well. I'll make sure this one does too before adding a brake.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck on your decision!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcseal2, post: 451214, member: 22030"] I don't use the 130gr accubond in my 270WSM for that reason, the 140 AB has a much higher BC. The WSM has plenty of case to push a 140gr bullet to 3200 and that is a more efficient long range set up. I have not shot elk with mine, but love it for deer. When you run the ballistics programs with the 140gr accubond at a BC of .496 and velocity of 3200 it looks much better in the wind. I am curious about the 338 results posted also. I use Berger's ballistics program and not Sierra's but I get different results when I run it. Ran at 40 degrees, 10mph wind from 3:00 338 MV 2800 200AB BC .414 400 15.06" drift 600 37.33" drift 270WSM MV 3200 140 AB BC.496 400 10.02" drift 600 24.43" drift Back to the original question, I have a Browning A-bolt in 270WSM and it is very accurate. With the 140 AB and my Leupold CDS I have taken game out to 400yds, and can ring my 10" gong regularly at 600. I'd not be afraid to shoot a deer that far under good conditions prone. It also weighs in ready to hunt at under 8lbs. I'd like to get another one set up the same in 300WSM to shoot the 180 or 200gr accubond for elk. I would not be afraid to use the 270WSM for broadside elk, but would feel more comfortable with a heavier bullet on quartering shots. The 270WSM is pleasant to shoot, but when I get a 300 it will get a brake. If you buy a Browning, buy a limbsaver pad, they are worth every penny. Here is now my 270WSM is set up (minus the brake) and what my 300WSM plan is: Browning 300WSM Bell & Carlson ultralight aluminum bedded stock 2lb trigger kit Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x40mm CDS Limbsaver pad Vias muzzle brake If the factory barrel doesn't shoot well enough I'll put on an aftermarket barrel, but I've had 2 A-bolts and both shot very well. I'll make sure this one does too before adding a brake. Good luck on your decision! [/QUOTE]
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