Barrel Length for .270 - Page 2

langenc · July 14, 2009, 02:20 PM

22" min in 308-- in the 270 at least 25"

Telgriff · July 14, 2009, 05:44 PM

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Plus, the amount of information out there about the .308 for hunting, target shooting...

I originally looked at a .270 because it was a flat shooter (as I dont trust my ability to judge distance very well), but you're right on that, there is endless information on the .308 cartridge that more than covers any concerns of its 'rainbow arc'.

Jimro · July 14, 2009, 07:23 PM

Shooting inside 200 there isn't a need for "flat shooting". Even a 30-30 can be zeroed at 150 meters and it will be "point and shoot" out past 200. If you set up a "pipe zero" for your rifle even a 30-30 can be point and shoot out past 250.

Here is a good article that explains the concept.

http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/...9/perfect-zero

Jimro

Telgriff · July 14, 2009, 09:45 PM

Jimro, you're a valuable asset to this forum.

Thanks for the link!

July 14, 2009, 07:23 PM	#28
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Shooting inside 200 there isn't a need for "flat shooting". Even a 30-30 can be zeroed at 150 meters and it will be "point and shoot" out past 200. If you set up a "pipe zero" for your rifle even a 30-30 can be point and shoot out past 250. Here is a good article that explains the concept. http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/...9/perfect-zero Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

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July 14, 2009, 02:20 PM	#26
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	22" min in 308-- in the 270 at least 25"

July 14, 2009, 09:45 PM	#29
Telgriff Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2008 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 261	Jimro, you're a valuable asset to this forum. Thanks for the link!