What about .270 Winchester?

[ButterBean]

All shots will be 300 yards or less. Mostly hunting Whitetail deer. Last year for example my furthest shot was 85 yards and my daughter actually took that shot.

As said above you can't go wrong with the 117 Hammer Hunter but if it were me I'd run the 90g Hammer Hunter

 

[Muddyboots]

Frankly the .270 will just about shoot anything accurately with correct twist which so overlooked by the latest greatest crowd. The criticized long neck is actually a benefit when seating out. Add in the common availability of ammo AND components AND new bullet offerings that increase its potency, you have still one of the best hunting cartridges ever designed.

JOC was right in 1925 and still right in 2023.

 

[Muddyboots]

So I wonder which manufacturer is going to come out with a Centennial in 2025 with latest greatest upgrades? I will be first in line if done right!!!

 

[xsn10s]

So I wonder which manufacturer is going to come out with a Centennial in 2025 with latest greatest upgrades? I will be first in line if done right!!!

Winchester would be neat.

 

[FEENIX]

So I have been thinking about adding a .270 Win to the safe. The reason being during the ammo shortage you could ALWAYS find it on the shelf locally. I mean everyone had it and lots of it. When .308, 30-06, and 300 Win Mag were all gone there were boxes off .270 everywhere.

So what is everyone's opinion on the old .270? I'll be looking for a moderately priced hunting type rifle. What barrel length, twist, and all of that? Any certain make or model you recommend in the $1000 or less price range?

Also, I'll add- the ability to purchase factory ammo now has way more influence on me than ever before. I have tons of bullets, brass, and powder. The problem is that primers are tough to find and expensive!

I know how you felt about how this thread transpired from your other thread (LL), but what have you decided? Regardless of what you choose, good luck and have fun with it. Happy safe shooting/hunting.

 

[xsn10s]

I know how you felt about how this thread transpired from your other thread (LL), but what have you decided? Regardless of what you choose, good luck and have fun with it. Happy safe shooting/hunting.

I forgot that he had another thread. The easy button is to get a 270 Win and just shoot Core Locks or some other exposed lead soft point. With an 18" barrel his velocity should be lower and exposed lead bullets shouldn't be explosive at shorter ranges. Heck some cheap PPU 150 gr soft points would be fine for whitetails. Last time I looked they weren't armor plated.

 

[JiggyIi]

Frankly the .270 will just about shoot anything accurately with correct twist which so overlooked by the latest greatest crowd. The criticized long neck is actually a benefit when seating out. Add in the common availability of ammo AND components AND new bullet offerings that increase its potency, you have still one of the best hunting cartridges ever designed.

JOC was right in 1925 and still right in 2023.

Add its "younger brother," the 280 to that.

So I wonder which manufacturer is going to come out with a Centennial in 2025 with latest greatest upgrades? I will be first in line if done right!!!

just so the Left handed aren't forgotten as usual

 

[Trm82]

The 270 is an oldie but a goodie like the venerable 30-06. It is somewhat mild recoiling rifle that shoots flat, fast and hit's hard. Ballistic wise at hunting distances it puts the 6.5 CM to shame. While some Po-Po the older cartridges for the newer stuff that simply does the best it can to duplicate the the performance of these two war horses. The US Military is in the process of adopting the 6.8mm which is a .277 bullet diameter so it can now be considered a new war horse. I have a Tikka T3x lite stainless. It has a twist rate of 1/8 and from the first shots out of the barrel has shot sub moa with quality 130 / 140 gr ammo such as Sig Sauer Elite and Federal Premium. The action is as smooth as they get and a lot better than what you find in more expensive rifles. They are priced around $1000, and worth every penny.

Did you rebarrel that tikka ? I was not aware they made a 1/8 twist 270.

 

[Lou270]

I forgot that he had another thread. The easy button is to get a 270 Win and just shoot Core Locks or some other exposed lead soft point. With an 18" barrel his velocity should be lower and exposed lead bullets shouldn't be explosive at shorter ranges. Heck some cheap PPU 150 gr soft points would be fine for whitetails. Last time I looked they weren't armor plated.

Yep. Standard bullets work great in the 270. A couple weeks ago I got tired of all the latest whiz-bang and broke out my old pre-64 FW 270 loaded with 130 speer hotcores. Nice and old school, but dropped a good sized boar hog on a very steeply quartering away shot. I didnt autopsy it but a standard bullet at 3000 fps isnt supposed to work on tough game with one of Elmer's favorite raking shots. Something to be said for every big game bullet designed in a caliber is designed to work for a cartridge

Lou

 

[Lou270]

Then last week my son shot one with 117 HH so 270 works with new bullets too

Lou

 

[ButterBean]

Then last week my son shot one with 117 HH so 270 works with new bullets too

Lou

Love me a 270

 

[xsn10s]

Yep. Standard bullets work great in the 270. A couple weeks ago I got tired of all the latest whiz-bang and broke out my old pre-64 FW 270 loaded with 130 speer hotcores. Nice and old school, but dropped a good sized boar hog on a very steeply quartering away shot. I didnt autopsy it but a standard bullet at 3000 fps isnt supposed to work on tough game with one of Elmer's favorite raking shots. Something to be said for every big game bullet designed in a caliber is designed to work for a cartridge

Lou

Speer Hotcores LOL. That reminds me I still have some Speer Grand Slams lol.

 

[Tim Box]

The rifle you shoot is about in the same category as your favorite fishing lure. What you catch the most fish on right?
I've shot a mod 700 bdl 270 since 1978 along with a few other calibers but when the chips are down and all bets are in on a serious hunt I have more confidence in my 270 with 140gr hornady btsp or sst than any other gun in my house.
My 2 cents worth!

 

[Muddyboots]

Hmm my first .270 was 1968, missed my 50 year anniversary in 2018 with same rifle! So guess I will see what pops in 2 years. Maybe Remington new 700 Alpha 1 will be used for Centennial. The long magazine COAL with fast twist a natural in this platform!