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taylorce1 · February 2, 2014, 11:16 PM

Well the .270 might be a 6.8MM but it isn't a 6MM. 6MM rifles like the .243 Win, 6XC, and 6MM BR would all be excellent choices if they come with the correct twist in the barrel to handle long heavy 95-105 grain or heavier bullets. You'll need at least a 1:9.25 twist and a 1:8 would be better to handle the heavier bullets.

In 6.5MM cartridges I'd look for a .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 6.5X55 as your best choices for a long range cartridge, just find one with a 1:8.5 twist and you'll be golden. I'd avoid the .270 Win or other 6.8's all together, as the bullet selection isn't there and it isn't going to recoil less than a .308 in some cases. That's saying a lot since the .270 Win is about my all time favorite hunting cartridge.

You can shoot long range on a budget it will just take more compromises to get it done. I'd figure $1200 at a minimum for a decent rifle, scope, bipod, rings, and bases. Anything less than that and it'll be tough.

February 2, 2014, 11:16 PM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	Well the .270 might be a 6.8MM but it isn't a 6MM. 6MM rifles like the .243 Win, 6XC, and 6MM BR would all be excellent choices if they come with the correct twist in the barrel to handle long heavy 95-105 grain or heavier bullets. You'll need at least a 1:9.25 twist and a 1:8 would be better to handle the heavier bullets. In 6.5MM cartridges I'd look for a .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 6.5X55 as your best choices for a long range cartridge, just find one with a 1:8.5 twist and you'll be golden. I'd avoid the .270 Win or other 6.8's all together, as the bullet selection isn't there and it isn't going to recoil less than a .308 in some cases. That's saying a lot since the .270 Win is about my all time favorite hunting cartridge. You can shoot long range on a budget it will just take more compromises to get it done. I'd figure $1200 at a minimum for a decent rifle, scope, bipod, rings, and bases. Anything less than that and it'll be tough. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by taylorce1; February 3, 2014 at 11:50 AM.