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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1473118" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>The difference between the 3 is incremental at best.</p><p></p><p>Personally, what I don't like about the .270 is bullet selection. ESPECIALLY if one has to buy factory ammo. Due to the smaller bore it's inefficient with a 22"bbl, and you're essentially working with .270win performance at that point.</p><p></p><p>30cal has the best bullet selection. If buying ammo from a store is part of your requirement, 300WSM isn't even a choice. It is your huckleberry. Bigger bore means a better expansion ratio, and 22" bbl doesn't totally cut the nuts off of it. Still, I would go with a 24", just to get the balance point forward of the mag well. This helps control muzzle rise. I've shot some very light rifles, and I feel prioritizing portability over shootability is a slippery slope. For me anything under 7lb, out the door is TOO light. </p><p></p><p>7mm offers the best ballistics. Is having the edge in the wind worth necessitating handloading? Only you can decide.</p><p></p><p>Was my recoil comparison helpful at all? If not, here is a calculator;</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp" target="_blank">http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp</a></p><p></p><p>Muzzle brakes generally Provide a 40% reduction in recoil. Some are better, some worse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1473118, member: 103303"] The difference between the 3 is incremental at best. Personally, what I don't like about the .270 is bullet selection. ESPECIALLY if one has to buy factory ammo. Due to the smaller bore it's inefficient with a 22"bbl, and you're essentially working with .270win performance at that point. 30cal has the best bullet selection. If buying ammo from a store is part of your requirement, 300WSM isn't even a choice. It is your huckleberry. Bigger bore means a better expansion ratio, and 22" bbl doesn't totally cut the nuts off of it. Still, I would go with a 24", just to get the balance point forward of the mag well. This helps control muzzle rise. I've shot some very light rifles, and I feel prioritizing portability over shootability is a slippery slope. For me anything under 7lb, out the door is TOO light. 7mm offers the best ballistics. Is having the edge in the wind worth necessitating handloading? Only you can decide. Was my recoil comparison helpful at all? If not, here is a calculator; [URL]http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp[/URL] Muzzle brakes generally Provide a 40% reduction in recoil. Some are better, some worse. [/QUOTE]
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