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08-16-2014, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Penhold
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270wsm
As you can tell from my username, I am a huge 25-06 fan. But I have an opportunity to purchase a nice rifle in 270WSM. Just wondering your thoughts on this calibre?? I know the 25-06 is a little bit "light" for Elk & Moose but I was wondering if the 270 would be a good rifle for this game?? TIA
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08-16-2014, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,529
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Love it.
Happy with mine.I reload,so no more expensive to shoot than many others.130 grainers at 3300 fps works well for me.
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08-16-2014, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: My House
Posts: 13,638
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Originally Posted by 25-06'r
As you can tell from my username, I am a huge 25-06 fan. But I have an opportunity to purchase a nice rifle in 270WSM. Just wondering your thoughts on this calibre?? I know the 25-06 is a little bit "light" for Elk & Moose but I was wondering if the 270 would be a good rifle for this game?? TIA
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You will never "need" another rifle for Alberta.
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08-16-2014, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Downunder
Posts: 114
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I have a Savage in 207WSM, it's accounted for 2 Black Bear so far.
Very accurate
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08-16-2014, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,264
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Awesome calibre
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08-16-2014, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Alberta
Posts: 430
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270wsm is my go to rifle , very happy with how it performs!
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"If the hunter does his part, the 270 won't let him down" -Jack O'Connor
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08-16-2014, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton
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I have used mine for several deer, an elk, anr a moose. I bought a .338 for elk and moose. I carried that .338 for a month, looking for my bull. Dropped it pretty haed one morning just as I got out of the truck. Grabbed my .270 WSM to be safe, walked to the next quarter and saw a bedded bull. I put my sticks under the forestock and walked at the bull until it stood up. I sat down, took one shot and the bull dropped. Didn't take a step.
140 gr TSX for everything
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08-16-2014, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Calgary
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My son shoots a Tikka T3 Lite in .270 WSM.
I handload 130 grain Nosler Accubonds for it.
Drops stuff like the hammer of Thor! Recoil is not an issue, even in a relatively light rifle.
Not a huge advantage in velocity over a .270, but a very useful and popular cartridge. Ammo is fairly widely available.
Go for it!
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08-16-2014, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Ponoka
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Buy it. Have a 1:8 twist barrel waiting to be chambered, then I'll have two. If you load for it maximum or near max powder charges are required to seal neck.
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09-02-2014, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 25-06'r
As you can tell from my username, I am a huge 25-06 fan. But I have an opportunity to purchase a nice rifle in 270WSM. Just wondering your thoughts on this calibre?? I know the 25-06 is a little bit "light" for Elk & Moose but I was wondering if the 270 would be a good rifle for this game?? TIA
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The 25-06 might be the most pleasurable rifle to shoot in the big game lineup. I don't blame you for using it, and I'd argue that if you're a solid shot, you needn't change your rifle for elk and moose. You seem like you've shot a few rifles, and are aware that the 270 WSM has far more recoil than a 25-06. IMO, a poorly placed shot from the 270 WSM will be "light" relative to an accurate 25-06 poke. If you're ok with the recoil, I'd say go for it, but by no means does your 25-06 lack the jam to handle those animals either.
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