Thread: Finally, a .277” cartridge worth having

This kind of cartridge development is just good engineering, following the same principles as most things we develop, put to use, find shortcomings in and hence make improvements.

Faster barrel twist, longer heavier higher BC bullets, improved chamber dimensions, improved case design, it all adds up to harder hitting bullets on game at longer ranges, and tighter groups on paper at longer ranges. This phenomenon is nothing new, we’ve seen in with several different cartridges & calibres in the last few years.

I welcome these developments as they are logical and sound in principle and application. The .277” bore was always lacking somewhat in new developments, so why not add to the list of choices? I don’t understand the often rabid anti-new-cartridge rants we see on internet forums. It smacks of hypocrisy and narrow mindedness.

You can pretty much guarantee than in years to come, most hunting rifles sold new will have fast twists and be chambered to use heavier, long, high BC bullets. It’s inevitable.