Thread: .270 is the best caliber ever made.

Originally Posted by Mooseman

Yes I don’t know why but it is noticeable, you are right about the 270 WSM that sits them down very quickly. Once again speed kills when placed in the right spot.

What would cause it? I cant think of a single reason outside of the mentioned bias for it.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

What would cause it? I cant think of a single reason outside of the mentioned bias for it.

The funny thing about “ Bias “ is that it can go both ways

Originally Posted by Ground Control

The funny thing about “ Bias “ is that it can go both ways

yep for sure. But in this actual case what would cause a 130-150 gr projectile at 2800 to 3200fps of a reasonable diameter, to do something remarkably different too others in a similar class?

Its not something I have ever noticed, and Ive used that particular cartridge alot. So the most likely factor to identify is the shooters choices, or bias in information perceived/ a combination of both, Surely?

Originally Posted by whanahuia

yep for sure. But in this actual case what would cause a 130-150 gr projectile at 2800 to 3200fps of a reasonable diameter, to do something remarkably different too others in a similar class?

Its not something I have ever noticed, and Ive used that particular cartridge alot. So the most likely factor to identify is the shooters choices, or bias in information perceived/ a combination of both, Surely?

There is an absolute HUGE difference between brands and models of projectiles..some are harder than hard and don't expand bugger all,others very explody. Personally I like explody 130 grn and not so explody heavier weights. Lightweights for light game and pick shots carefully on bigger deer...using stouter,heavies take out the front wheels and they dead before they limp five yards. Of all the deer I e shot with .270 over the years,the only ones that go more than twenty yards is when I haven't hit shoulders.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

What would cause it? I cant think of a single reason outside of the mentioned bias for it.

Speed

Originally Posted by Kelton

Speed

There are faster and slower. Thats not it.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

There are faster and slower. Thats not it.

Sorry I might have replied to the wrong post I was referring to the WSM being faster than the Winchester hence leaving less runners with the higher impact velocity’s, iv personally found to much speed a negative with certain projectiles I ran the vanilla 130sp for years did everything I needed it to now load 145eldx