GTOHunter , Feb 8, 2012 GTOHunter , Feb 8, 2012 i shot 2 rag horn bulls with the 140s 1 at 485 through the lungs turned around through lungs again and nose dive into the snow. rifle and not a 30.06 rifle. It's beautiful, but I hate that gun. I used 140 grain accubond bullets. next 1 was 90 yards in its bed base of neck done. Firearms may say if you are 6'4", and weigh 250lbs, but if you are the wrong 250lbs I would not recommend going toe to toe with a NCAA line backer. These were good sized four and five year old bulls taken at 200+ yds on in to 40 yds. In my opinion (for what that's worth :shrug there isn't much you can do with the wsm. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum (270 WSM) and the .270 Weatherby Magnum are the only other two mass produced cartridges that utilize bullets of that size. it is hard to find shells unless you are in like a hunting store. The .270 win. I always used to hunt with a .270 win and i loved it. If you want to step-up in power get a .270 Weatherby Mag. I have killed a few coyotes with the win. I have a big soft spot in my heart for the .277 cal rifles mainly the 270. Expert's Assistant: What condition is the rifle in? that you can't with the win. its been feed nothing but reloads and she excels on them, while not a Sako i'm thrilled with her performance and the Only thing that would Trump her would be a … Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP, Bolt Action, .270 WSM, 24" Barrel, Nikon BDC Scope, 4 Rounds. What are you all shooting and what are you pushing it with. If you are trying to decide which caliber to buy, I'd suggest you stick with the ol' .270 over the WSM. I know guys who shoot 243 wssm for elk. you wont find them at any small town gas station or anyting. Browning A-bolt in .270 WSM. Having very hard time finding 270 ammo. You can also send photos once I've connected you. of all the wsms this is the best for filling in a niche! I've seen bulls killed with the .270 Win using 130 and 150 Nosler partitions and 140 Win Failsafe bullets. Probably cost more than just building one though. The recoil of a .270 WSM can be quite harsh with the bigger bullets going at a high velocity. 270 Win The slightly improved long-range performance of the .270 WSM is "not worth it" to me. If sales fall, or fail to meet expectations, the 270 WSM ammo will be hard to find. True .270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum ballistics information can vary widely from the displayed information, and it is important to understand that the particular characteristics of a given round can make a substantive difference in its true performance. Both a 270 win and 270 WSM will be equally good at taking a deer at 100 yards, and out to any ranges you'd wanna take a deer at. Win. But to answer your question the .270 WSM w/130's recoil about like my .30-06 w/180's. Again - I can give you a "hot" 270 or a "cool" 30-06 or vice versa - too little info in this post to draw a conclusion that some rifles on your list kick more than others. I’m purchasing a 270 wsm tomorrow and am looking for a load. I have a thread going over st long range hunting forum regarding basically the same idea. The .270 WSM smokes the .308 win's ballistics by a fair margin. Perhaps the additional velocity of the .270 WSM variant appeals to you, but I feel that for bullets up to 150 fps, the good old .270 Win. I moly my bullets just as I did with my 270 win. Not bad at all. My experience with the 270 has been long and fruitful. In a gross over generalization 80% of recoil is physics (bullet weight, powder weight, muzzle … i shoot a .270 wsm with 140 grain nosler accubonds, in past years federal premiums have shot the best, but right now there impossible to find and when i do there 70 bucks a box, winchester supremes shoot decent through it, and i dont have time to hand load for it. And 270wsm is in a 308 case so far to fat to chamber in a 270. If they did, they would likely have a bruised shoulder. I may be old, but Goat? as others have said its all about distance. I would argue that you need to know your limit and work within the limitations of the load. Don't get me wrong the 270 win is awesome, but the 270wsm really does beat it out. then when the wsm came out i wanted it so bad but never had enough money so last year i bought a brand new rifle and scope and spent about a grand for a 270 wsm and i like this better. my 270 wsm is a Savage American Classic md/14,lucked into it used but like new , she sports a 24 inch blued bbl. Ammo is easy to find. I have seen several deer killed with both. Browning X-Bolt Hunter, Bolt Action, .270 WSM, 23" Barrel, 3+1 Rounds. if you go too a 270 wsm from a 270 win you will notice the difference! I've shot all three and I prefer the .270 Win and the .270 Wby. That rifle will shoot better than MOP with either load. I'm pretty impressed with the 130 grain ETip in my 270 WSM. Savage Axis 270 Win Caliber, code N648272. You might get or load some 130 gr. The 270 has been around a long time and is proven to be a very effective hunting caliber. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the .300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet. From left to right: 27 Nosler, .270 Weatherby Magnum, .270 WSM, .270 Winchester, 6.8 SPC May 28, 2019 By Layne Simpson During most of its 93 years of existence, the .270 Winchester has been quite popular among hunters, and for as long as I can remember, it has made the Top Five big-game cartridge list at RCBS, according to reloading die sales. The .270 Win ammo is probably a little cheaper and more widely available in out of the way places. I also have a Beretta Ultra-Light 12-gauge over/under that I bought after my first deployment for about $2,300. Simply because I'd have more compatible parts available to me. I’m going to shoot either a 140 Berger vld or 140 Sierra game changer. Sure, the action is shorter for the WSM, so I guess if you're super concerned about an ounce (less than a 1 ounce difference for something like a … The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (), is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.It is a member of the Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges. If you use a quality bullet with proper bullet placement you’ll be just fine. If You were planning on Hunting somewhere out West and needed a long range Rifle the WSM can't be beat,other wise a regular .270 would do fine here in Missouri! AI on a fast twist barrel can push the 165 matrix to 170 Berger’s in the 3000 FPS mark. and 270wsm. Your options are pretty limited when you shoot lefty and the A-Bolt was one of those options. The bolt face for the 270 WSM is considerably larger (@ .535) than the .308 version (@ .473). if no shots are possible past 100 yds, there is no reason to get rid of your 270 win. If you shoot a lot, I'd stick with the .270 Win unless you handload or plan to. On that note I hunt with the .270 win and I bought my father a .270 wsm so I like both guns but for different reasons. Item currently sold out. You can see the heritage of the .270 and .30-06 cartridges on display in the photos below. It is hard to fault the bullet. Can you shoot a 7mm round in a 270 caliber rifle? As for caliber, either of those .270's will get the job done equally well. There are very few exceptions but basically you always only shoot the cartridge stamped on the barrel. You will have to get as many different brands and bullet weights as you can afford and shoot ... .270 WSSM, etc etc. By ballistics, I am talking about velocity, energy, and trajectory. I can reload my wsm cases 7-8 times before I get a split neck. is a very fine cartridge. gives all the … I have also thought about buying a 7/08 and a 270 wsm bolt and having it punched out to 7wsm. I reload for both the 270win. With 140g bullets I think it begins to feel like a Rem 7mm Mag. Everything has a specific purpose, and if it says .270 Win, then it goes into a .270 Win. The ballistics on the 270 WSM are superior to the 270 WIN, 30-06, 308, and are comparable to the 7MM Rem Mag. Same barrel lenghts ect.. It has dumped not only moose, but elk and deer as well. If you want a target rifle, buy a .308 win. the 270 wsm will def get it done on elk. Just make sure you can! At 300 yards, with both cartridges loaded with 130 grain Winchester Ballistic Silvertip ammo, and assuming a 200-yard zero (you expect long-range shots): There's only one inch of additional bullet drop for the .270 Win. My 270 wsm gets a tad over 3500fps and no sticky bolt or loose primers. In an 8 pound rifle, it is OK for most people but few are willing to sit and shoot a 20 round box of them for target practice. Also, it's easier to find ammo for the .270 win and you'll have a wider selection so why sell yourself short on the ammo for no real added bonus based on your situation. In Northern America I’ve taken moose,caribou,Dallas sheep, my goat, and the list goes on. Be the first to write a review! Can't see why the WSM wouldn't do as well with compatible bullets. I was in Africa last year and took black wildebeest, vahl rhebok with my 270 wsm. so, then you have to decide how far can you shoot in the area you hunt. No, no and no. Do you have the rifle's serial number or barrel code? 3 out of 5 star rating (2 reviews) Quick View. A WSM of any caliber is formidable given enough barrel to burn the slower burning powders it needs to run efficiently. For hunting in GA, it will take anything you can shoot at cleanly and quickly. Period. I think the most apealing thing about this round is that you can get a tikka3 in this caliber. Expert's Assistant: The Firearms Appraiser can help. When you combine that with the 700 and the right bullet choice and decent glass you've got a real effective long range ... A 270 is simply a 3006 necked down to 270 caliber.....If you can shoot a 3006 at the ranges you say, you will have no problem with shooting a 270 at those ranges. In the older cartridge, you can reach 2,950 fps with a 150-grain bullet, which I consider the most useful weight, while in the .270 WSM you can reach 3,050. From what I’ve gathered a 270. You can't go wrong with a .270 Win. You cant even shoot heavy for caliber bullets out of a .308 at decent speeds. Item currently sold out . Neither gun is mine, but I shoot them both regularly. I think 270 is build on a 30-30 case so far too long to chamber in 270wsm. But agreed, hell no. but nothing with the wsm. The 300 WSM can run with the 300 Win Mag until you pass 165 grains of bullet weight, at which point the 300 Win Mag starts to separate itself. It doesn't fit me right and it beats the shit out of me. 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