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Is a 270 WSM an adequate elk round?

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I was going to build a lightweight elk rifle in 7 SAUM. I have a NIB Christensen Arms Summit Ti Thumbhole in 270 WSM and was wondering if the WSM is a 500 yard elk rifle?

According to the test target, the CA shoots 1/2" with 130 grain Nosler Accubonds. I would rather use the rifle I have instead of building a new rifle. Thanks in advance!
 
GSP814 said:
I was going to build a lightweight elk rifle in 7 SAUM. I have a NIB Christensen Arms Summit Ti Thumbhole in 270 WSM and was wondering if the WSM is a 500 yard elk rifle?

According to the test target, the CA shoots 1/2" with 130 grain Nosler Accubonds. I would rather use the rifle I have instead of building a new rifle. Thanks in advance!
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GREAT CARTRIDGE!!!!!!!!!
You can shoot anything in North America and Africa Plains Game Animals with a 270WSM!!!!!
Jill has a 270WSM Kimber Montana and it shoots lights out. We shoot 130-140 gr ABs
 
A 140 grain Berger, Classic Hunter Bullet, Launched at 3,175 FPS, is STILL Going, OVER,.. 2,000 FPS at 800 Yards from, a .270 WSM !
Kills Elk,. "Like the Hammer of Thor" IF, good Shot Placement at most,.. Normal Ranges.
The 140 gr. AccuBond "Work's" well, also ! I've used both bullets on Elk, in Northern Ariz and,. Idaho.
My grandson just Shot, completely through ( Upper Shoulders ! ), an Antelope, 2 weeks ago with, My old Rifle, using, the 140 Berger at, 260 Yards !
Calvin45 said:
Absolutely.

@Idaho Lefty get in here and testify! 🤣
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Good Memory there, Calvin 45 !
 
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GSP814 said:
I was going to build a lightweight elk rifle in 7 SAUM. I have a NIB Christensen Arms Summit Ti Thumbhole in 270 WSM and was wondering if the WSM is a 500 yard elk rifle?

According to the test target, the CA shoots 1/2" with 130 grain Nosler Accubonds. I would rather use the rifle I have instead of building a new rifle. Thanks in advance!
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Yes,.. It's,. PLENTY ! And 650 -700 Yards would Be, my personal Max Range on Elk, tho It CAN,. kill,.. Further ! ( Remember, the Wind ! )
With my, 3/4 MOA, Tikka, T-3X, in .270 WSM using, the 140 Cl Hunt, Berger's, I shot, a 5 shot, 5 inch dia. Group at, 703 Yards,..
on One of, my Better Days !
Know your Wind Charts tho, as the Wind can, Blow those Bullets around, a Bit !
 
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I got caught up chasing the trends and built a 6.5 GAP4S aka 6.5 SAUM a few years back. My dad had an old .270 WSM and when I built our dope cards I was shocked that such an "old" round could perform the same or slightly better than my fancy new 6.5. 270 WSM is a great round for all N American game and is in a short action to boot!
 

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