Thread: 270 WSM 20”

The intended purpose for this rifle will be to hunt stags with, but also be able to double as a bush rifle. So in my mind looking for something with enough punch, but still enjoyable to shoot. Yes, would like to suppress the rifle. Preferably looking at a calibre that is available in a factory option. So option one would be a 6.5 PRC or 6.5x284 with 150-160gr hunting bullets, but very limited SS options in a PRC and 6.5x284 options. The other alternatives would be a 6.5CM or my favourite the 6.5x47,but perhaps these will not provide enough velocity en energy out of the 150-160gr bullets. The next logical step and ideal would be a 7SAUM or 284 Win, but these would require custom option. The 7-08 is another option but in my mind not much between it and 308. The 270WIN as some have mentioned is also a option, but have a few friends with 270WSM that really rate them. So yea, the 270WSM could potentially be a compromise and solution.

Originally Posted by 300LRH

The intended purpose for this rifle will be to hunt stags with, but also be able to double as a bush rifle. So in my mind looking for something with enough punch, but still enjoyable to shoot. Yes, would like to suppress the rifle. Preferably looking at a calibre that is available in a factory option. So option one would be a 6.5 PRC or 6.5x284 with 150-160gr hunting bullets, but very limited SS options in a PRC and 6.5x284 options. The other alternatives would be a 6.5CM or my favourite the 6.5x47,but perhaps these will not provide enough velocity en energy out of the 150-160gr bullets. The next logical step and ideal would be a 7SAUM or 284 Win, but these would require custom option. The 7-08 is another option but in my mind not much between it and 308. The 270WIN as some have mentioned is also a option, but have a few friends with 270WSM that really rate them. So yea, the 270WSM could potentially be a compromise and solution.

Ive got an xbolt .270wsm that I docked to 22". It performs very well and the difference between it and a 6.5PRC is negligible. 150's @3k and my favourite 129 Barnes LRX @ 3.3k. Flattens everything out to the 475 yds Ive used it.

I would still though recommend a docked standard .270 for efficiency.