Is the 270 a good rifle?

Is the 270 a good rifle?

270 Winchester one of the most popular big-game hunting cartridges of all time. He cemented its merit far and wide by using it to stack up big-game animals around the globe—including untold numbers of North American deer. For hunters who exclusively pursue deer, the . 270 Winchester is tough to beat.

What kind of rifle is a 270?

What is the difference between a 270 and a 270 win?

270 WSM generates roughly 250 additional foot-pounds of energy over its competitor at the muzzle when both cartridges are fired from 24-inch barrels. At 500 yards the . 270 Win. lags behind the short mag by about 100 fps and the WSM carries about 150 ft.

Is a 270 more powerful than a 308?

270 Winchester has a slightly higher maximum average pressure authorized by SAAMI (65,000psi vs 62,000psi for the . 308 Win).

How far is a 270 accurate?

Federal’s 150-grain Trophy Copper . 308 Win. is travelling at 1,800 fps at 580 yards, but the 130-grain . 270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the .

Whats stronger 30-06 or 270?

30-06 wins the bullet energy category. It hits harder even at extended ranges, and it can be loaded using bullets as heavy as 220 grains. However, since Trophy Copper bullets reliably expand only at velocities above 1,800 fps, the . 270 Win. has a greater maximum effective range.

How far can a .270 shoot?

What is a 270 Win Good For?

270 Winchester is used almost exclusively as a hunting cartridge while match shooters, military and police snipers, and hunters have all used the . 30-06 Springfield extensively over the years.

What has more kick 30-06 or 270?

The . 270 shoots flatter and produces less recoil and is therefore theoretically better suited to open plains hunting and smaller game. The . 30-06 has more energy, especially up close, and hits with more authority, making it better suited for bear, elk, moose and the larger African plains game.

Does a 270 kick hard?

A . 270 Winchester with a 140-grain bullet traveling at 3,000 fps generates 17.1 pounds of recoil using an 8-pound rifle. That’s a 4.5-pound increase in recoil, or roughly 36 percent, with a gain of only 140 fps.

How much does a 270 drop at 100 yards?

270 Winchester ~ 140 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart

Is 270 enough for elk?

270, especially when mated with the tough, deep-penetrating, weight-retaining bullets we have today, is not a “big gun” on elk, but is adequate for any elk that walks, with careful shot placement.

Is a .270 big enough for moose?

270 Winchester is an all-around workhorse. There is nothing flashy about it, but flash doesn’t kill big bulls. Known as an ideal cartridge for medium-sized game, the . 270 will still get the job done plenty well on a moose.

How far should I zero my 270?

The flattest-shooting cartridges land their bullets nearly three feet low at 500 yards, when the rifle is zeroed at 200. To keep a . 270 Weatherby bullet (muzzle velocity 3,375 fps) from sagging more than a foot at 700 yards, you’d have to zero at over 600!

What is the maximum effective range of a 270?

680 yards

Federal’s 150-grain Trophy Copper . 308 Win. is travelling at 1,800 fps at 580 yards, but the 130-grain . 270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the .

Whats better 270 or 30-06?

Is a 270 too small for moose?

A 270 is fine for moose.

How far can a 270 shoot?

How far can a 270 shoot in yards?

270 is the most accurate rifle I own. With a 130-grain Hornady Boat Tail Spire Point driven by 60 grains of H4831SC, that rifle, with no modifications, is capable of printing one-hole groups at 100 yards. Even so, the . 270 is a pure hunting round, designed to kill big-game animals at long ranges.

Will a 270 take down a bear?

270 or . 30-06 rifle they can shoot well rather than a shiny new magnum that has been fired just enough to get sighted-in. If you are going to hunt brown bear on the Alaska Peninsula or Kodiak Island, a . 30-06 loaded with 200- or 220-grain Nosler® or similar premium bullet will do the job with good shot placement.

What caliber is a grizzly bear?

44 Magnum is the minimum for charging bears, many others have opted for a Glock 20 in 10mm Auto and, interestingly enough, passed right by the . 357 S&W Magnum. Several folks have even successfully killed bears with a 9mm. While a well-placed shot from a 10mm can no doubt do the trick, the .

Is a 270 good for grizzly?

Whats better 270 or 30 06?

Will a 12-gauge slug stop a grizzly?

It is a common misconception that shotgun ammunition is a good way to chase away a bear. In reality, target or bird-hunting shot is an ineffective solution that often leads to unnecessary outcomes. Bears have relatively thin skin and shotgun ammunition can be extremely harmful and even lethal.

Will a 357 stop a grizzly bear?

357 Magnum or other similar-caliber load, a well-placed shot with a good bullet will certainly kill a bear, but it’s not recommended.