270 elk bullets - Page 5

USAF Ret · November 23, 2022, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

I don't blame you, at last count I have at least three rifles in 270 win alone, as well as others in various .277 flavors.

Number 3 for me as well. Remington 700 Mountain Rifle, HOWA 1500 and this one. Love em.

taylorce1 · November 24, 2022, 10:49 AM

I thought I was bad about .270's, but wound up being worse with the .30-06. At one time I had 7 rifles in .30-06 5 were in M70 Classics, 1 each M670 Winchester and Stevens 200. I've toned it down a bit, just two rifles in .270 and one in .30-06. .308 caliber is still by far what I have the most 8 rifles in, followed by 5 in 6mm cals, 4 in .223 rifles, and then .270 Winchester 2.

I had a .277 Wolverine barrel for an AR-15 for a hot minute. However, I gave it away to a friend. He still isn't happy with me, I guess a free barrel cost him a lot of money by the time he built his AR and invested in reloading components. That's why I got rid of it, figured it was cheaper to give it away than build it out.

USAF Ret · November 24, 2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by taylorce1

I thought I was bad about .270's, but wound up being worse with the .30-06. At one time I had 7 rifles in .30-06 5 were in M70 Classics, 1 each M670 Winchester and Stevens 200. I've toned it down a bit, just two rifles in .270 and one in .30-06. .308 caliber is still by far what I have the most 8 rifles in, followed by 5 in 6mm cals, 4 in .223 rifles, and then .270 Winchester 2.

I had a .277 Wolverine barrel for an AR-15 for a hot minute. However, I gave it away to a friend. He still isn't happy with me, I guess a free barrel cost him a lot of money by the time he built his AR and invested in reloading components. That's why I got rid of it, figured it was cheaper to give it away than build it out.

I don't feel so bad, now. I have 5 calibers right now and a few of them have 2-3 rifles. Thinking while I am reloading I may see what gets the best groups and what I enjoy shooting and shed a few...and maybe I won't.

reynolds357 · November 24, 2022, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by USAF Ret

I don't feel so bad, now. I have 5 calibers right now and a few of them have 2-3 rifles. Thinking while I am reloading I may see what gets the best groups and what I enjoy shooting and shed a few...and maybe I won't.

I never regret buying a gun.I only regret selling them.

taylorce1 · November 24, 2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by reynolds357

I only regret selling them.

I've only regretted a few, most I was happy to buy something else with.

stagpanther · November 24, 2022, 04:41 PM

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Thinking while I am reloading I may see what gets the best groups and what I enjoy shooting and shed a few...and maybe I won't.

Some are so nice I cringe at the thought of bashing em up in the woods--others, like like tupperware savages and rugers--not so much.

USAF Ret · November 24, 2022, 06:27 PM

I have a few really nice ones. I try to keep them from rubbing any of the other guns in my safe. So scared I will scratch them. The ones with polymer stocks and cerakote, bang them around all the time.

I have sold a few. Either did not enjoy shooting them or not practical. Like a beautiful 100 year old Winchester Model 12 16 gauge. Bought it and realized it did not shoot modern cartridges. Shoots a 2.5" shell. Could have gotten it refitted (which I could not get myself to do) or buy the special shells when they are available.

Right to bear arms · December 1, 2022, 01:21 PM

Just shot an elk last week with 165 grain 30.06 partition. Poor shot, too far back-still found elk piled up 600 yards off.

November 24, 2022, 10:49 AM	#102
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,084	I thought I was bad about .270's, but wound up being worse with the .30-06. At one time I had 7 rifles in .30-06 5 were in M70 Classics, 1 each M670 Winchester and Stevens 200. I've toned it down a bit, just two rifles in .270 and one in .30-06. .308 caliber is still by far what I have the most 8 rifles in, followed by 5 in 6mm cals, 4 in .223 rifles, and then .270 Winchester 2. I had a .277 Wolverine barrel for an AR-15 for a hot minute. However, I gave it away to a friend. He still isn't happy with me, I guess a free barrel cost him a lot of money by the time he built his AR and invested in reloading components. That's why I got rid of it, figured it was cheaper to give it away than build it out. __________________ NRA Life Member

December 1, 2022, 01:21 PM	#108
Right to bear arms Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2011 Location: LaFayette GA Posts: 197	Just shot an elk last week with 165 grain 30.06 partition. Poor shot, too far back-still found elk piled up 600 yards off. __________________ blued metal and walnut stocks

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November 24, 2022, 06:27 PM	#107
USAF Ret Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2017 Posts: 775	I have a few really nice ones. I try to keep them from rubbing any of the other guns in my safe. So scared I will scratch them. The ones with polymer stocks and cerakote, bang them around all the time. I have sold a few. Either did not enjoy shooting them or not practical. Like a beautiful 100 year old Winchester Model 12 16 gauge. Bought it and realized it did not shoot modern cartridges. Shoots a 2.5" shell. Could have gotten it refitted (which I could not get myself to do) or buy the special shells when they are available.