I am not all that familiar with the WSM 270 round, I understand that there are better ballistics with it but are there any downsides other than the price/availability of ammo?
Recoil or report for example?
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I am not all that familiar with the WSM 270 round, I understand that there are better ballistics with it but are there any downsides other than the price/availability of ammo?
Recoil or report for example?
You'll need a longer barrel with the WSM. (24")
The WSM kicks harder, and makes a lot more noise.
Ammo is more expensive, and is much harder to find.
These are basically the cons. You do get greater velocity, and energy out of the 270WSM, as it's essentially the very fat .300WSM, necked down.
As a .270 WSM lover I will tell you that the ammo is very expensive and you probably won't be making a quick run to Canadian Tire to pick some rounds up. If you do get one, make sure to have plenty of ammunition whether it be reloading or store bought.
Exactly the information I was looking for, thanks guys.
Just stick with the 270 win IMO! Cheaper ammo and easy to find. If you are a hand loader it makes no difference though
I once paid $20 for a box of 270WSM shells that was missing a round and felt like I won a lottery. That should give you an idea of pricing. Ammo is also not readily available everywhere. I owned one for about 5 years (2006-2011). They need a long barrel, so the short action is kinda pointless. Magazine size is limited because of the thickness of the round. They are LOUD. Recoil was not an issue for me, so I guess that was a plus.
I guess I'm just too traditional. Rifle rounds should have a certain shape and proportion. 30-06, 270, are perfect, 308, 243 are fine, rimmed ammo is for lever actions.
Sorta like the female shape .....the old curvy ones are best just more appealing to me!:o
Hey...you calling my girl fat?? haha
The next rifle I aim to buy will be a regular .270 caliber, so I am benefiting silently from reading this thread.
Thanks for that. :)
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Originally Posted by Pat32rf
I whole heartedly agree except I'm sure you meant to say .308, .243 are perfect and .30-06, .270 are fine ;)
LOL, I'm of the same mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alleycat
Then again, there's a reason why those cartridges have been the tried and true chamberings for as long as they have.
When Ruger released the American Rifle, it was only chambered in .243, .308, .270, and 30-06. The reasoning was that those were still the most popular chamberings in North America.
And they still the most popular...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
The only place you will see a difference between 270wsm and 270win is past 300 yards.
Once you have left the checkout counter.....Quote:
Originally Posted by brent
When reaching for your wallet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
Just don't buy a ammo at crappy tire... $31,for super x in 270... I almost fainted at that price... (Twice what I pay at sail/Lebarons)
We have 2 270 in our hunt camp and one 270wsm. Honestly, they are both great calibers. Many deer and moose have been taken with the 270. A cow with the 270 wsm. I've shot them both. If you can hold a gun and have any muscles, don't worry about recoil with these 2 calibers. Ammo will be expensive buying premium. I'm the guy that can't buy cheap ammo. But I'm that guy. The 270 is a caliber I don't have because of my 280. rem. But if I didn't have this beauty, 270 would be a contender.
I was referring to ballistically.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
If price is an issue buy a Stevens 200.
River american.. Best gun for $400
Who makes that gun?:):silly:Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Unless your doing western/African long range hunting the 270 is adequate for everything in ontario with the proper round.