Reduced Recoil Ammo

[tennhunter]

Has anyone hunted with these? In particular, I'm interested in the 117 grain Rem. has in the .270. I wonder how it performs on deer.

[Carpmaster]

Personally havent used them but read up on it, it looks as if will work fine for deer, but i honestly do not see the point of it, IMO a 270 with 130 grain factory loads really doesnt kick, even dont really kick much with any load to me. Just my 2 cents

[frizzellr]

but i honestly do not see the point of it, IMO a 270 with 130 grain factory loads really doesnt kick

I can see a point to it. Some people are more sensitive to recoil than others. Reduced recoil loads are just the ticket for younger shooters and many novice shooters.

BTW, I have seen a few rifles chambered in 270 Win that due to stock design, weight, etc. were not at all pleasant to shoot.

[Carpmaster]

I will rephrase since i shoot alot and a lot of people are smaller than I, from what i have read the reduced loads are good for deer sized game at closer ranges(within 250 yards) and with high percentage shots being taken such as broadside in the lungs. Good luck!

[Stalker6]

I shoot the 100gr Rem SP out of my 270 and love it. I've shot many deer with this load and 100 gr 243 load and none have taken an additional step.

[tennhunter]

Guys, thanks for your input. I think I'll try a box.

[James B]

They were really made for young hunters just starting out and hunters sensitive to recoil. I like to see this type of project undertaken by the ammo makers. It shows that they are listening to the customer and making reduced loads available for people who do not reload. I as a reloader did the same thing when my kids were just starting to hunt. I loaded the 06 down with bullets intended for use in the 30-30. Some 270's do have a noticable whack to them. For those of us with bad shoulders I welcome the addition.