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Tikka T3 .270WSM LR hunting machine ideas
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 429320" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>Before settling on the 270WSM, you may want to ask around to see who has one and who is shooting the 169.5 wildcat in it. Take note of velocities achieved with this big bullet in the WSM case because you may be losing out on velocity, and ultimately that high BC isn't quite as attractive when you are "lobbing" it down range, if that is the case. </p><p></p><p>I have a 270 Allen Mag and I've never had time to finish playing with loads for it. I think it is an excellent round. I think an ideal case size to neck down to .277 would be the 338 RUM or the 7mm Dakota and try the wildcat bullet in that.</p><p></p><p>I would opt for a 7mm and not look back. Consider bullet availability too. You can build a 7WSM and shoot 180 Bergers or 168s, or an Amax and you will not be sorry. Just my opinion but I wouldn't get so hung up on BCs. I know a lot would disagree with me on that but lets face it, there are guys killing animals with 30 cal 180 Accubonds at 1000 yards every hunting season. You just need to know how to dope the wind and know what your rifle and load do and go enjoy your hunting season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 429320, member: 2693"] Before settling on the 270WSM, you may want to ask around to see who has one and who is shooting the 169.5 wildcat in it. Take note of velocities achieved with this big bullet in the WSM case because you may be losing out on velocity, and ultimately that high BC isn't quite as attractive when you are "lobbing" it down range, if that is the case. I have a 270 Allen Mag and I've never had time to finish playing with loads for it. I think it is an excellent round. I think an ideal case size to neck down to .277 would be the 338 RUM or the 7mm Dakota and try the wildcat bullet in that. I would opt for a 7mm and not look back. Consider bullet availability too. You can build a 7WSM and shoot 180 Bergers or 168s, or an Amax and you will not be sorry. Just my opinion but I wouldn't get so hung up on BCs. I know a lot would disagree with me on that but lets face it, there are guys killing animals with 30 cal 180 Accubonds at 1000 yards every hunting season. You just need to know how to dope the wind and know what your rifle and load do and go enjoy your hunting season. [/QUOTE]
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