.270 WBY as Light Rifle in Zambia
I'm headed over in September. After my buff I expect that largest thing I will kill may be waterbuck.
What do you all think?
130gr Nosler Partition
150gr Barnes TSX
160gr Nosler Partition
Or other suggestions.
Thanks,
Andy
02 May 2008, 04:33
Charles_HelmI took Zebra and Gemsbok in Namibia with the 140 grain X bullet and 270 Wby in 2005. I could have used more penetration on the Gemsbok but he was quartering harder than I thought.
02 May 2008, 08:59
L. David KeithNot familiar with the 160 grain, but I know what the 150 Barnes will do. Depends upon how accurate your rifle shoots any of them. If you reload and can fine tune, I'd stay with 150 or 160. You'll need penetration, especially on Waterbuck. Careful on any small antelope.
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02 May 2008, 20:49
MARK H. YOUNGAndy,
Take your 375. The 270 Weatherby is fine but it won't cover your 450 if the 450 has a problem. You probably will not have any long shots with Johnnie anyway.
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Andy,
Take your 375. The 270 Weatherby is fine but it won't cover your 450 if the 450 has a problem. You probably will not have any long shots with Johnnie anyway.
Mark
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