October 15, 2012, 04:51 PM | #26 |
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I guess from a logical standpoint the 270 Win makes more sense. But, when were we ever logical. If you like the WSM you can make it work for you just fine. If you plan on shooting enough that finding enough ammo is a big deal you need to be reloading anyway.
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October 15, 2012, 06:08 PM | #27 |
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Compare the .270 Win shooting Hornady Superformance to the .270 WSM. They are so close it's almost a wash.
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October 15, 2012, 06:33 PM | #28 | |
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But in this case I wouldn't suggest either. The truth is that almost any chambering will work just fine. Nothing at all wrong with 260, 7-08, 243, 308, 270, 280, 25-06, 30-06 or any of about a dozen more chamberings. I'd go gun shopping and select the gun that called my name in any of the above. |
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Another vote here for the 25-06. WBY Vanguard series 2 is available in that chambering for about 600 or less. WBY guarentees sub MOA in this series.
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October 16, 2012, 06:00 PM | #31 |
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I used my .300 Win Mag succesfully for everything for the last 20 years but last summer bought a Remington 700 in .270 Win. Gotta have a little change of pace.
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Id go with the tried and true 30-30. Low recoil still enough for deer and available ammo all over the place. My other picks would be 30-06 and 308.
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Thanks for the insight all. I have settled on the caliber and rifle as a matter of fact. The 270 just makes sense for deer and black bear. Nearly as flat shooting as my 300 was and kinder to my shoulder.
Also the rifle of choice kinda took me by surprise. I checked out one of the fn herstal made Winchester model 70 and it just screamed buy me. As for me the fit to me and the finish is superb. It looks great has a good trigger the action is very smooth and just plain feels good to me. Any one know anything about these rifles made by fn with the pre-64 style actions? |
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Great choice on caliber and rifle. The new FN Winchesters are better then the pre-64's IMHO.
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If you choose a popular cartridge, you'll be happier with ammo pricing.
.308 and 270 are always good for hunting. TR
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