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.270wcf vs 6.8 Western & 270 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="Western4444" data-source="post: 2172820" data-attributes="member: 118447"><p>Eric,</p><p></p><p>This is why I posted my information to inform 270 WSM owners that there is an easy option for them to enhance their long range capability inexpensively. My last name is Western, so the day I saw the announcement I needed to have one. Ordered the barrel, muzzle brake and reamers the next day, and had a discussion with my gunsmith. He said it was ago and would work with me to rebarrel as a priority. Once he had the reamer and barrel in hand, he had the rifle to me in two days.</p><p></p><p>Again, die sets not available for a long time. Tried everything I could to get one in my hands on a 6.8 die set, and could not. Studied and compared the 270 WSM with the 6.8 Western. It was intuitive to me the 270 WSM cartridge has significant powder capacity to load to the 6.8 Western level. What we don't know is efficiencies. As long as I get the velocities I have, as a reloader, I know I can exceed the capability and accuracy of any factory 6.8 Western rifle with factory Ammo with my 270 WSM meeting SAAMI Specs. At a cost of $500 to rebarrel, I see no reason to add additional cost for to add more free bore to the barrel. With a Winchester and Remington magazine there is plenty of room for powder with the magazine COL to reach and exceed 3000 fps.</p><p></p><p>I am interested in details from others that have rebarreled their 270 WSM with a faster twist. Others must have done what I have and must have had the same success. </p><p></p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Western4444, post: 2172820, member: 118447"] Eric, This is why I posted my information to inform 270 WSM owners that there is an easy option for them to enhance their long range capability inexpensively. My last name is Western, so the day I saw the announcement I needed to have one. Ordered the barrel, muzzle brake and reamers the next day, and had a discussion with my gunsmith. He said it was ago and would work with me to rebarrel as a priority. Once he had the reamer and barrel in hand, he had the rifle to me in two days. Again, die sets not available for a long time. Tried everything I could to get one in my hands on a 6.8 die set, and could not. Studied and compared the 270 WSM with the 6.8 Western. It was intuitive to me the 270 WSM cartridge has significant powder capacity to load to the 6.8 Western level. What we don't know is efficiencies. As long as I get the velocities I have, as a reloader, I know I can exceed the capability and accuracy of any factory 6.8 Western rifle with factory Ammo with my 270 WSM meeting SAAMI Specs. At a cost of $500 to rebarrel, I see no reason to add additional cost for to add more free bore to the barrel. With a Winchester and Remington magazine there is plenty of room for powder with the magazine COL to reach and exceed 3000 fps. I am interested in details from others that have rebarreled their 270 WSM with a faster twist. Others must have done what I have and must have had the same success. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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