A .270 Winchester?


What a caliber this is...it is a classic and in the old days before game got 10x tougher it was ths cartridge to turn to,, Sort of like the .30-30 was or the old .30-40 was. I have played with faster more modern but if you shoot well it is all that that has been written about it.


I have others But it is my Favorite.

Hell I like all of them, Ijust cant afford them all.

cal30

I use to have one, the most beatiful custom rifle you can imagine, I sold it and I never look back. The 6,5x55 is all I need, the best hunting caliber for deers and hogs I have ever had.

L

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Do I need a 270 winchester?

Yes you do.
I started hunting over 50 yrs. ago with a .270
I have 7-08s,.280s,338-06 but still hunt with the .270 light fast kills dead.

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Originally posted by wymple:

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Originally posted by graybird:
Need and want are certainly two different things!

No they're not......

I beg to differ!

Does the OP need a 270, probably not. Does he want a 270, yes!!

It's about like asking a drunk if he needs another beer, no. Does he want another beer, yes!

Are you sure it's not like an alcoholic starting withdrawals? He really needs a drink.

And IMO everyone needs a 270. It's been a go-to caliber for me for most game in the US and Europe for 40 years.

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Originally posted by graybird:

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Originally posted by wymple:

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Originally posted by graybird:
Need and want are certainly two different things!

No they're not......

I beg to differ!

Does the OP need a 270, probably not. Does he want a 270, yes!!

It's about like asking a drunk if he needs another beer, no. Does he want another beer, yes!

Heresy!! You always need another caliber. Sober up !!

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Originally posted by wymple:

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Originally posted by graybird:

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Originally posted by wymple:

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Originally posted by graybird:
Need and want are certainly two different things!

No they're not......

I beg to differ!

Does the OP need a 270, probably not. Does he want a 270, yes!!

It's about like asking a drunk if he needs another beer, no. Does he want another beer, yes!

Heresy!! You always need another caliber. Sober up !!

Only problem is once you go .270 you won't go back.........

Makes every other deer cartridge meaningless. I've got 5 .270s and 3 .300 Wins (and one more of each on the way), got rid of everything else in the mid size group.

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Originally posted by Doc:
I am very fond of the 270. If you don't have one, get one even though you don't need it.

I am having the same conflict with my senses (Or lack off)
I have a 204, 223 .243, 7mm-08, 30-06 x2 and 300 WM.
I recently purchased the 7-08 and have always had a itch in' for a .270.
Do I need it. NO do I want it>>>>>>>>>>>>>YES
why, cuz im a gun nut.
I also stuggle with maybe if not a 270 but something else between the 223 and 300?

I was once told that when considering a new Firearm, one's current inventory of shooters should not come into play. If you want it, like it and afford it....BUY IT!
(you dont have to keep it forever)

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Originally posted by mrbofus:

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Originally posted by Doc:
I am very fond of the 270. If you don't have one, get one even though you don't need it.

I am having the same conflict with my senses (Or lack off)
I have a 204, 223 .243, 7mm-08, 30-06 x2 and 300 WM.
I recently purchased the 7-08 and have always had a itch in' for a .270.
Do I need it. NO do I want it>>>>>>>>>>>>>YES
why, cuz im a gun nut.
I also stuggle with maybe if not a 270 but something else between the 223 and 300?

I was once told that when considering a new Firearm, one's current inventory of shooters should not come into play. If you want it, like it and afford it....BUY IT!
(you dont have to keep it forever)

Well, it seems to me like those of us who really like the 270 will sometimes get replies from those who favor the 280 and sometimes post things that the 280 is by far a better caliber. So I bought a 7mm barrel blank with the intent to build a 280 or 280AI. I think I've already changed my mind and I may do a 7WSM.

I agree with you on decision making. I don't care what I already have, if I want something I simply get it if I find a deal or get one built.

Even though they are so close, I do recommend everyone have at least 2 rifles: 30.06 and 270 for big game.

IMHO, the 270 is a good cartridge, but way more popular than it should be since it came first. It is probably the most limited as to bullet weight of any caliber (not cartridge) available. The 280 will do absoluely anything the 270 will and a lot of things it simply can't, because it can't throw 175 gr bullets downrange. Even Jack O'Conner offered the opinion that the 280 was a much better all around cartridge.

If you are getting one to "put in the safe" then don't. You can always buy one cheap within 15 minutes of needing one.

I may barely qualify as an American. I've never owned a 30-06 or a 270. I'm hoping the 257 Roberts proves my citizenship.

Geedubya,
I have never needed a .270 Winchester, I have however owned probably a 100 of them over the years, and I bought one yesterday..I didn't need I just had to have it, I have been without one much too long.

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Originally posted by Art S.:
IMHO, the 270 is a good cartridge, but way more popular than it should be since it came first. It is probably the most limited as to bullet weight of any caliber (not cartridge) available.....

Oh I dunno; 85gr to 175gr seems like a pretty good spread to me.

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Originally posted by Art S.:
IMHO, the 270 is a good cartridge, but way more popular than it should be since it came first. It is probably the most limited as to bullet weight of any caliber (not cartridge) available.

And just how many bullet wts do most loaders/hunters really try? I'd say very few for the most part because most of us are looking for one bullet class to use, just trying different brands. From my years of reading several forums, most everyone only tries a couple of bullet weights, maybe 3 in whatever cal they have. I have many 30 caliber and 7mm cals and still have only tried about 3 different weights in each.

You can readily get 100-165 grain bullets in .277. Is there really any need for something more than that?

JMO, but there's nothing a 280 with a 175 bullet can do that a 270 can't do with a 160 partition or 150 Barnes TSX/TTSX or similar bullet, other than pack more recoil.

Yes you need one, unless that is you already have a long action 6.5-7.62mm rifle you like in your stable, in which case, no fear, there's a .270 out there that needs you.

HTH,

GH

I like the .270 so much I have two

Do you want a 270, ok buy one

If the wife wants to know why you need to spend money on 270 or any rifle, you will need lots of ballistic mumbo-jumbo to educate her

The best option is to let her buy you one as a special birthday present

Next year you better set your heart on a new handgun or shotgun

If nothing else this was a good conversation topic, I plan on purchasing one in the next few months. thanks for all info

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Originally posted by hammer2506:
If nothing else this was a good conversation topic, I plan on purchasing one in the next few months. thanks for all info

Hammer, think of your wife.
She would probably enjoy the attention and sharing in a hunt. A 270 for HER, with 110 grain TTSX bullets at 3400-3450 fps is very light recoiling and provides flat trajectory for any distance that you should be shooting.

Or let her have a 25-06 and you can carry the heavy calibre. But she may be pleased to receive the NEW gun.

When I did this for my wife a couple of years ago she learned to shoot and turned in some .5" and .75" groups. She's happy to be doing well. My son was surprised to learn that the 270 Win was a lefty model. He said to me, 'You're not a lefty, you really did buy it for mom."

Gentlemen. Your trying to apply logic where it dosen't apply. He's trying to rationalise a 270. This is an emotional thing. Yeah, we all make our gun buying decisions on logic, right. I say if you can afford it, buy it. You will be buying one of the best hunting calibers of all time.

Dave

nopride2, I agree. IMO the .270 win. is one of the best all around cartridges there is.It's just not new and exciting anymore. A lot of the time the old ways are the best.

Buy one at once! I am shocked and appalled that you have lived so long without one. Everybody has one. I do remember one guy in my gun club didn't have one, but he lived with his mom, would not drink beer, was a democrat, and an albino. Noone Noone would hunt with him.

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Originally posted by Art S.:
IMHO, the 270 is a good cartridge, but way more popular than it should be since it came first. It is probably the most limited as to bullet weight of any caliber (not cartridge) available. The 280 will do absoluely anything the 270 will and a lot of things it simply can't, because it can't throw 175 gr bullets downrange. Even Jack O'Conner offered the opinion that the 280 was a much better all around cartridge.

If you are getting one to "put in the safe" then don't. You can always buy one cheap within 15 minutes of needing one.

Hells bells! If I want to shoot a lighter bullet than 130 grains or a heavier one than 150 grains, that just tells me I need another rifle!

Dude! What's wrong with you?

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Originally posted by FMC:
Only problem is once you go .270 you won't go back.........

Makes every other deer cartridge meaningless. I've got 5 .270s and 3 .300 Wins (and one more of each on the way), got rid of everything else in the mid size group.

I won't and don't own one. I have had the Weatherby Magnum in an original fibermark, the Winchester model 54 in 270 and a M70, as well as a 270 WSM in a Browning.

For me it's either not enough of what I want, or too much of a good thing.

Really like 6.5 and .338 stuff now. .308, 8mm, 257, 6.5, 338, 9.3, 358 and for some reason 10.3.

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Doc:
You can readily get 100-165 grain bullets in .277. Is there really any need for something more than that?

JMO, but there's nothing a 280 with a 175 bullet can do that a 270 can't do with a 160 partition or 150 Barnes TSX/TTSX or similar bullet, other than pack more recoil.

Doc is right.

On the other hand, MOA mixes some good sense with a little unnecessary confusion. I really like his 10.3, if by that he means the 416Rigby. And the 338 (aka 8.38) is a natural upgrade from 270.
As for the 270 itself, there is not a lot of inherent difference between 6.5, 6.8 (=270), and 7.0. With the newer bullets available today, a person needs the same or less bullet weight as last generation. If you want a heavier bullet, then at least go up to 30, but preferably 338. The 270 is at its best as a light rifle shooting fast bullets on the lighter side (SD between .21-.25, which means 110TTSX up to 140 grainers).

No I mean 10.3x60R.

But any of those from 405 WCF to 416 Weatherby are all good!

Need?

Nah . . . you don't "need" to eat or breath either . . . if you're willing to accept the consequences . . .

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Originally posted by PaulH:
I fine caliber for sure. Never owned one or care to own one. Always had it covered by a 280 or 7x64.

For Alabamy, get a 7-08

I shall quote myself above. Was browsing the local gun store and picked up a nice Remington Model Six in .270 Win on thurs. Did I need it...no. Did I want it...yes. Why? It looked nice and was there taunting me. I need another long gun, like another hole in my head.

So I now own my first .270 Win.

If you like it get it
. 270 is a great cal.but if they 3 more u dont have get those to.Its not what u need its what u want