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Need a .270?

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04 June 2003, 08:59
ANCONA
Need a .270?
I need to be stopped before I spend again! I've always had a .270 of some kind or another (#1, Carl Gustaf, Rem 700) but have traded them away. I'm now sitting on an 06, 7MM Mag, 6.5X55 Swede and a few unscoped levers. Do I really need a .270 or is it just nostalgia kicking in? Should I just forget it and spend the bucks on ammo. Ammo for a .270 is cheaper than 7MM or 6.5X55, but does it seem that I really have an unfilled niche here?
04 June 2003, 11:45
Chico
Take it from someone who is a bit biased as l've always had a 270 but l think one should be on the safe side and always have a 270 handy. [Wink]

Good luck!!!
04 June 2003, 12:26
B17G
Anacona:

No you don't need a 270. In fact you don't need to have anyone of the firearms you mentioned.

What does need have to do with it?

It is all WANT Son!

If you WANT one, get it!!

And If you have a woman who needs to know why you acquired one, remind yourself how many of the shoes, or jewelry she owns, did she really NEED? [Big Grin] [Roll Eyes] [Cool]
04 June 2003, 12:27
Major Caliber
If I could only have one bolt rifle, it would be a .270win!
04 June 2003, 12:35
Mark R Dobrenski
As much as I love the old 06 Improved-that is what I call the 270, with what you have save your money and put it into tires/gas/ and tags and get on the hill!!!!!!

"GET TO THE HILL"

Dog
04 June 2003, 13:15
DigitalDan
Naw, you need a .338 or .358; something big whatever it is.
04 June 2003, 13:56
Tim in TN
ANCONA, I`m glad nobody stopped me, I couldn`t stop myself, I found a 1 owner, Remington Classic chambered in .270, I`m a happy camper.
05 June 2003, 09:45
mho
quote:
Originally posted by Tim in TN:
ANCONA, I`m glad nobody stopped me, I couldn`t stop myself, I found a 1 owner, Remington Classic chambered in .270, I`m a happy camper.
Way to go! [Wink]
- mike
05 June 2003, 01:21
stubblejumper
If there is one cartridge that I don't need it is the .270.The 7mm's will do anything the 270's will and do them with a heavier bulet.
05 June 2003, 02:27
Mauserkid
quote:
I need to be stopped before I spend again! I've always had a .270 of some kind or another (#1, Carl Gustaf, Rem 700) but have traded them away. I'm now sitting on an 06, 7MM Mag, 6.5X55 Swede and a few unscoped levers. Do I really need a .270 or is it just nostalgia kicking in? Should I just forget it and spend the bucks on ammo. Ammo for a .270 is cheaper than 7MM or 6.5X55, but does it seem that I really have an unfilled niche here?
Ok, you got the go for the 270. Next you need a 8x57, then get a 6mm Remington. Lets see now after that, you should go for the 9.3x62. By all means, keep an open mind on other calibers..

I figured out why guys call their rifle a truck gun, you couldn�t carry all of them at the same time... They are all in the truck!!!!
05 June 2003, 02:59
ACRecurve
If this country were truly free, then every citizen would own a 270! [Eek!] [Big Grin] This cartridge probably generates as much controversy as any of the rest but itsagoodun!

Good Hunting,
05 June 2003, 09:19
Marsh Mule
quote:
If there is one cartridge that I don't need it is the .270.The 7mm's will do anything the 270's will and do them with a heavier bulet.
Always someone with illusions of grandure!
05 June 2003, 10:55
RSY
quote:
Originally posted by Marsh Mule:
quote:
If there is one cartridge that I don't need it is the .270.The 7mm's will do anything the 270's will and do them with a heavier bulet.
Always someone with illusions of grandure!
More like DElusions!

RSY
05 June 2003, 11:14
Hollywood
Of course you need a 270 - along with every other caliber out there [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
One can NEVER have enough guns. Haven't you figured that out by now?

Hollywood
06 June 2003, 08:27
fredj338
If you have an 06 & 7mag you don't "need" a .270. If you want a new toy, I would look heavier. What niche do you want to fill? If you want to stay in a std. action, go to a .338-06, Whelen or 9.3x62. If you want to go magnum, you can never go wrong w/ a .338 or the grand old .375h&h.
07 June 2003, 18:50
Frank Martinez
I agree with the 270 rules bunch. Always had one or more and I know I will always have my favorite 70. Oh and the heavy bullet idea doesn't hold water. Try loading the 270 with 150's or 170's and take them after Bear. You won't believe the results.
Frank
08 June 2003, 08:50
Bear in Fairbanks
I think there should be a law requiring everyone to own a .270 Win. Anything more would just be icing on the cake. Bear in Fairbanks