270 Sherman

[Idaho Trecker]

Finally got my first semi custom back after what seemed like forever but in reality 4 months from start of collecting parts to completion isn't bad at all. I had the rifle put together by Diamond T Rifle shop. I got the rifle back a couple days ago and started fire forming brass and breaking in the barrel. My first 3 round group after barrel break in measured .320 ctc at 200 yards!!!
Here are the specs:
27" Lilja 1:8 twist 3 groove
Rem 700 action that was trued
Timney 510
Talley 20 moa rail
NF ultralite rings
NF 5.5-22x56
Vortex bubble level
Factory walnut stock

 

[CogburnR]

Cool! Now there is another one!!!

 

[Idaho Trecker]

Yes there is!! I followed your threads alot on your 270 Sherman and the incredible speeds you were getting with the shorter barrel.

 

[trebark]

Very nice. Tell us a bit more about the 270 Sherman. What is the parent case? what is your load like? and exterior ballistics produced?

 

[CogburnR]

The 270Sherman is based on the 270 Winchester. It is improved and the shoulder is moved ahead about .1" for an additional 9-10% case capacity.

 

[270 Sender0]

Any more info about the 270 Sherman?

 

[Idaho Trecker]

Not much for me lately. I'm trying to sell mine actually because I expanded my rifle inventory faster than I should have haha.

 

[CogburnR]

It is very similar to a 270WSM in performance. Some of my loads for both are identical.

 

[juniors585]

Idaho Trecker, awesome optics!