John Polk
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Buy a new premium barrel at whatever twist rate you deem appropriate.
Do you think they’ll change the .270s twist rate?
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bigngreen
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The best way to get a manufacturer to listen is to give them feed back, manufacture don't know what's trending if no one gives them a heads up.
Simply because the OP is asking about the .270 Winchester and not a .280 AI. Not really sure what you mean by waiting for .277 bullets to be developed/lack of heavy bullets; for heavier than 150 class, Matrix has 165 and 175 VLDs, Berger has the 170 EOL Elite Hunter, Hammer Bullets has the 156 and 168 Hammer Hunters, Nosler has the 160 Partition, Woodleigh has the 180 Weldcore PP, Hawk has the 180 RT, etc...
He can have a pre-fit for his Savage for the bullets that require a fast twist for the SG requirement. My .270 AI propels the 175 Matrix VLD at 2993 FPS (my current accuracy load) out 30" Lilja 1:8" 3G #6 barrel.
Here's an excellent article on .270 Win for LRH >>> https://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/270-win-for-long-range-shooting.580/
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Buck Fever
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Compare that to the number of excellent 7mm bullets in the 180+ grain class.
It is still NOT what the OP is asking. The point is, heavy bullets are now available for the .277 cal. In the past, the 130s are the norm (which is no slouch), that is no longer the case.
Buck Fever
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Ok, what about load data?
Out of respect to the OP, you can start your own thread, instead of hijacking it.
Peregrine82
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It depends on the market. As is the .270 Winchester in its current guise will fulfill the majority of hunters needs just fine. If people go crazy for it, it may happen. For people shooting 400 yards or less, it won't make a bit of difference.
Buckys
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That's true ... and Nosler posted on their FB regarding the same. That the heavy 277 ablr was coming out based on feedback and encouraged all to send them email, post on their FB, etc. to let them know what you want.
Axl
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I think it might be the chicken or the egg argument. Rifle manufacturers won't go to a faster twist because there are no factory loads that require it, and the ammo manufacturers won't make the ammo because there are no factory rifles to shoot it.
It might be but sometimes those that innovate will benefit in paving the way. Case in point, the successful collaboration/joint partnership between Ruger (a rifle manufacturer) and Hornady (bullet, brass/case, ammunition, and reloading manufacturer). Hornady has also partnered with other shooting entities.
Won't it be nice for Berger to start loading the 170 and partner with a rifle manufacturer(s)? The opportunity is there.
I also pinged HSM (good old little company in our own backyard) "IF" they have any plans in loading the 170s. The worst they'll say is no or not at this time but it's a start.
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Agreed! Jerry Teo (Mysticplayer) used to frequent this site but he is last seen on Jun 12, 2013. He is probably too busy with his business.
The Hock
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To the OP: I will let you know the barrel life for the 27 Nosler. I have a rifle getting a barrel now.
To the poster(s) that ask why the 270... Because I like it. I like a 45 ACP and a 357 Magnum also, It doesn't make any one of them inherently better than anything else. And, Oh By The Way - the .277 is the REAL 7mm. Google the decimal equivalent to 7mm, You'll see.
To the poster(s) that ask why the 270... Because I like it. I like a 45 ACP and a 357 Magnum also, It doesn't make any one of them inherently better than anything else. And, Oh By The Way - the .277 is the REAL 7mm. Google the decimal equivalent to 7mm, You'll see.
Troublemaker!
Why is .284 called a true 7MM? >>> https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/why-is-284-called-a-true-7mm.170727/
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