270 WSM

brasskeeper · 03-25-2005, 12:19 AM

Anybody have a rifle in 270 wsm? If so what do you think about the cartridge?

James B · 03-25-2005, 01:13 AM

I am not really into any of the magnum rifles. However the 270 WSM has got my attention. I really like the 270 caliber. I don't have one right now. If I decide to get another 270, I will get the 270 WSM. It has just a slight edge over the old 270. Just enough that I would go that route. If I do it will be the Savage with accu trigger. I really don't need one as I have a 26 in barreled 280 which will sure do anything that any of the 270"s will do and it will handle heavier bullets. This said, I still want a 270 WSM. I wanted the new 25 WSSM for a while but I picked up Ruger 25-06 that is a real tack driver so I quess I will pass on the 25. If I already had a 270 then I would pass on the 270 WSM as well.

White-tail-deer · 03-25-2005, 02:15 AM

My father recently purchased a .270 WSM. I like the caliber alot and plan to check one out when I can find a new Remington XCR. You are limited to a max 150gr. bullet, so depending what you want to hunt with it this should be considered.

bugsNbows · 03-25-2005, 05:26 AM

Yep, a Win Model 70. It seems to like Federal Premium Vital Shoks with 140 gr. Nosler Accubonds. I think these will suffice nicely for my needs.

trailer · 03-26-2005, 06:10 AM

I just purchased the Sako 75 synthetic stainless and haven"™t had a chance to go to the range with it yet. I chose the 270 WSM because I had a 270 Win and found it to be very nice caliber. Something with less recoil and good for long distance. I"™m sure that the 270 WSM with a 150 gr. Barnes Triple Shock bullet should do very well for large game. Mine will be mainly used for deer so I"™m considering the 130gr. bullets. This rifle should be perfect for deer hunting in the fields.

hawg man · 03-30-2005, 07:56 PM

I got a .270wsm Winchester model 70 last year kind of late, but still had the chance to take a couple of bucks with it. I was useing Hornady 130gr. interlocks and took a nice 8 point at 140 yds as he was crossing a logging rd. One shot on the edge of his shoulder and he droped like a rock. The other was a 5 point at 30yds. droped like a rock. This caliber hits them hard. I really like it so far and think it will be here to stay.

BigBuckShooter · 03-31-2005, 10:48 PM

I bought a 270 wsm last year around January. I spent a great deal setting it up. I went with the Winchester Model 70, I think its a Featherweight but not sure. Anyways I put a Leupole rifleman 4-12X on it. I handloaded some 130 grain ballistic silvertips for it and went to the range. While shooting one day at the range I took a shot and was using those targets that are black and then turn green when you hit them. After I shot I didn't know where in the world I hit because I couldn't see a new hole. I then realized I had shot the X out of the center. That was all I needed to know before I took it out hunting. I got an opportunity at my largest deer to date one evening. My first shot I pulled (combo of buck fever and cold temp) The buck stood there so I reloaded, aimed for the shoulder and hit him square, as he wheeled back to go in the corn I took another shot, I also hit him in the opposite shoulder. Even though he was hit with my second shot I wanted to make sure he wouldn't be wounded in the corn so that is why I took the third shot. He made it about 10 yards into the corn and thats where he piled. When I skinned him out both front shoulders were broke and one bullet was just on the inside of the opposite leg. The distance I shot my buck from was approximately 250 yards. This is by far the best shooting gun I have/will own. Everytime I pull up to shoot something I know that my bullet will hit where I aim. I can't speak enough about the 270 wsm. Get one and you will be happy.

vangunsmith · 04-03-2005, 09:29 PM

Nice cal. and a good one,especially if you reload!! Its a game stopper and the .277 bulet has great BC&SD/ enjoy it vangunsmith

bearklr · 04-04-2005, 09:50 AM

Yeah I have to agree. I own a couple .270's seeing as how they are my favorite rifle and bought my dad a browning micro .270 wsm for christmas in 2003. He loves that thing. It's super accurate with a little less recoil and alot lighter than the .270 he's used to.

oldelkhunter · 04-04-2005, 10:24 AM

Nope my least favorite of the WSM's for sure... 7wsm,300 wsm or maybe the 325 wsm are much better balanced big game rounds