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 Rock river arms hunter

Never owned a 270 but sure as hell won't knock what I haven't used aye. Proof of the pudding plenty of animals die with a .277 size ventilation hole(s) in the vitals. All are each to their own on insert debate here- .but let's stop this infighting stuff aye folks and just appreciate some people like different things for different reasons as they suit their needs better for whatever reason.

Its all light hearted. No 270 user is going to get upset because others dont like them. Some creedmore users might be tearing at their man buns though.

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

It's getting to a point where we are trying to make a wheel more rounder.

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 Hermitage

The 6.5 CM is superior to the .270...you two are just biased and still in denial
I'll give the 270 one thing though... there's no denying that the 0.277” bullet diameter is going to leave a bigger hole than a 0.264” bullet. A bigger hole means faster blood-loss and less suffering to the deer.

That being said, the 270 bullet is only 0.013” wider than the 0.264” bullet, which is why I believe shot placement is the key to taking deer and the 6.5 CM is just easier to shoot than the 270 (50% less recoil).

I'll apologise now to some of you old codgers (aka 'coffin-dodgers'), who may relate to this quick summary: the 270 did work well but is now too old and needs to retire... as it's been superseded by younger 'better' cartridges.

However you dice it, the 270win has a bit more smoke out to 350-400m

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes.
All of the 270's Ive shot along next to have had that runner thing. They died, but went for a trot first. Interestingly I haven't noticed it with my 270wsm. Bias?

This is why I aim to take out the front wheels,they can't go far with them out of action.

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

Never owned a 270 but sure as hell won't knock what I haven't used aye. Proof of the pudding plenty of animals die with a .277 size ventilation hole(s) in the vitals. All are each to their own on insert debate here- .but let's stop this infighting stuff aye folks and just appreciate some people like different things for different reasons as they suit their needs better for whatever reason.

Hence the post, was wondering if it was all banter or if there were valid reasons. This forum is pretty handy for honest information, a Google search just leads you to whichever bias you already have.

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

Its all light hearted. No 270 user is going to get upset because others dont like them. Some creedmore users might be tearing at their man buns though.

Jack O,Conner and his wife were sitting round the campfire one night and she asked Jack what made you buy that 270 man bun, my 7x57 has done the job for years. lol

It would have more likely been pantywaste.

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 whanahuia

Its all light hearted. No 270 user is going to get upset because others dont like them. Some creedmore users might be tearing at their man buns though.

THIS is the correct answer I would hope, certainly in my case, it's all good fun and I only back the 270win because it's what I have always had as my main hunting rifle. I bet the deer don't know what killed them.
Anyone who gets seriously upset by someone not liking the tool they use or not liking what someone else uses really needs to ask themselves why.

Well it filled in a rainy day, most of my comments got the cancel button haha

Il stick with my 308,its a sholder breaker.270 still a good shooter tho.