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Which mainstream cartridge to go obsolete because of the 6 & 6.5 CM
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<blockquote data-quote="wapitiaddict" data-source="post: 1761055" data-attributes="member: 107569"><p>As others have stated, I don't think 270 will become obsolete, but sales are taking a huge hit. I have a 270 and have shot most my big game animals with it. The problem is rifle manufacturers are not putting out 270 rifles with faster twist rates. I'm currently in the market for a new rifle and would seriously consider another 270 if I could find one with a faster twist rate (without having to order a custom barrel). Since everything is standard 1:10 twist, I've pretty much ruled it out because I want to shoot the new heavier bullets. I think if 270's rifles started coming with 1:9 or even 1:8 twist rates, you would see a resurgence of the caliber with the new bullets. A 170gr vld .277 bullet being pushed fast will crush any 6.5CM and 6.5PRC performance. It will even outperform a lot of 7mm loads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wapitiaddict, post: 1761055, member: 107569"] As others have stated, I don't think 270 will become obsolete, but sales are taking a huge hit. I have a 270 and have shot most my big game animals with it. The problem is rifle manufacturers are not putting out 270 rifles with faster twist rates. I'm currently in the market for a new rifle and would seriously consider another 270 if I could find one with a faster twist rate (without having to order a custom barrel). Since everything is standard 1:10 twist, I've pretty much ruled it out because I want to shoot the new heavier bullets. I think if 270's rifles started coming with 1:9 or even 1:8 twist rates, you would see a resurgence of the caliber with the new bullets. A 170gr vld .277 bullet being pushed fast will crush any 6.5CM and 6.5PRC performance. It will even outperform a lot of 7mm loads. [/QUOTE]
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