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So Will the .270 Win Overtake the CM's and PRC's?
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<blockquote data-quote="Another Casual" data-source="post: 1949493" data-attributes="member: 89878"><p>To build on that, theres no longer range factory .270 win ammo (and few 270 bullets) because the factory twist rates won't support it. There's nothing inherently wrong with the caliber, but when all the rifles are sold for 130-150gr soft points you're not going to find companies spending R&D on high BC loads. Additionally, there aren't many other mainstream rounds using this bore diameter to merit more bullet development. The Hornady precision hunter 145 eld-x and Barne's 129 LRX are the only long range factory offerings I can think of. 270 WSM seems destined for handloaders as well. </p><p></p><p>The hand loaders and wild-cat builders of this forum are in the minority, most people buy a rifle off the shelf and factory ammo. If you want selection you need to go where the crowds are, and right now that's .224, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, .308. I think 280ai is the closest modern iteration you'll find for the 270 win as far as long range and selection goes. </p><p></p><p>That being said the 270 is still a wonderful round capable of filling many freezers, but its not currently suited for long range factory offerings. You can always build a fast twist 270 or 270WSM, just make sure it is setup for the existing bullets and buy enough to shoot the barrel out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Another Casual, post: 1949493, member: 89878"] To build on that, theres no longer range factory .270 win ammo (and few 270 bullets) because the factory twist rates won't support it. There's nothing inherently wrong with the caliber, but when all the rifles are sold for 130-150gr soft points you're not going to find companies spending R&D on high BC loads. Additionally, there aren't many other mainstream rounds using this bore diameter to merit more bullet development. The Hornady precision hunter 145 eld-x and Barne's 129 LRX are the only long range factory offerings I can think of. 270 WSM seems destined for handloaders as well. The hand loaders and wild-cat builders of this forum are in the minority, most people buy a rifle off the shelf and factory ammo. If you want selection you need to go where the crowds are, and right now that's .224, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, .308. I think 280ai is the closest modern iteration you'll find for the 270 win as far as long range and selection goes. That being said the 270 is still a wonderful round capable of filling many freezers, but its not currently suited for long range factory offerings. You can always build a fast twist 270 or 270WSM, just make sure it is setup for the existing bullets and buy enough to shoot the barrel out. [/QUOTE]
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