270 Weatherby
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 69
270 Weatherby
I have a chance to get a good deal on a 270 weatherby but am not sure what to think of the situation. I almost bought the 270 wsm as I like the ballistics but then this weatherby comes along and when I compare the ballisitcs it seems better. It all looked good till I saw the price of shells $60.00 cnd!! wow
The guy selling the rifle told me you must reload to make this rifle worth while and I will but not for a about a year. So do you guys think I should go with the 270 wsm or 270 weatherby?? I do plan on reloading in the near future.
Cheers!!
The guy selling the rifle told me you must reload to make this rifle worth while and I will but not for a about a year. So do you guys think I should go with the 270 wsm or 270 weatherby?? I do plan on reloading in the near future.
Cheers!!
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
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RE: 270 Weatherby
Hi Norco,
What's it cost CDN for a box of .270 WSM? And if you're going to reload in the near future is the difference enough to bother you? And finally, which rifle can you get the best deal on.....and do you like the most?
I've got a feeling the .270 WSM aren't real cheap either.....and if that is true...I wouldn't let the "buck on factory ammo" make the decision for me. I decide based on the rifle I liked the best....and which was the best deal!
Good luck with whatever you decide!
What's it cost CDN for a box of .270 WSM? And if you're going to reload in the near future is the difference enough to bother you? And finally, which rifle can you get the best deal on.....and do you like the most?
I've got a feeling the .270 WSM aren't real cheap either.....and if that is true...I wouldn't let the "buck on factory ammo" make the decision for me. I decide based on the rifle I liked the best....and which was the best deal!
Good luck with whatever you decide!
#3
RE: 270 Weatherby
For me it would be the 270 WSM. But AK gave some good advise. In time the components for the WSM will most likely drop below that of the Weatherby in price. The 270 WMS is my favorite of the Short Mags.
#4
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: The socialist state of Massachusetts
Posts: 1,146
RE: 270 Weatherby
Good advice all.
There is also another consideration....why is the guy selling the 270 Weatherby?
I once owned a Weatherby Mark V in 7MM Weatherby Magnum.
It was the poorest shooting rifle I ever owned.
I finally sold it in frustration. A close friend of mine had a 270 Weatherby Magnum at the same time. We bought them to hunt together. He had the same experience.
Let the buyer beware!
Best wishes, Clint
There is also another consideration....why is the guy selling the 270 Weatherby?
I once owned a Weatherby Mark V in 7MM Weatherby Magnum.
It was the poorest shooting rifle I ever owned.
I finally sold it in frustration. A close friend of mine had a 270 Weatherby Magnum at the same time. We bought them to hunt together. He had the same experience.
Let the buyer beware!
Best wishes, Clint
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: 270 Weatherby
I would just buy a 7mmremmag and have a much greater selection of factory ammo available at lower prices.When you start reloading you will have a larger selection of bullets and brass will be cheaper.
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
Posts: 3,393
RE: 270 Weatherby
I would just buy a 7mmremmag and have a much greater selection of factory ammo available at lower prices.When you start reloading you will have a larger selection of bullets and brass will be cheaper.
Give this some thought.....how many folks do you know that have a .270 Weatherby?.....I assure you that there's a reason for that.
#7
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 69
RE: 270 Weatherby
Well I don't think I'll get the 270 Weatherby just because I really don't know how it shoots as well as I don't know one person who shoots them around here.
As for the 7mm rem mag thats definetly a possibilty. So many choices!!
As for the 7mm rem mag thats definetly a possibilty. So many choices!!
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 227
RE: 270 Weatherby
I dont own a 7mm but agree it would probably be the better choice. The 270wsm bmay come down in price but maybe not with gun companies coming out with new calibers every year there may not be enough people buying them to justify lowering costs. Me ill stick with the old standbys 06 280 or a 270
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,584
RE: 270 Weatherby
270WSM is 25$ (with tax) for the ct bs'ts and 20$ for the pp's. Also consider the weatherby ballistics are a 26''barrel and wsm's are wit a 24'' barrel. For reloading the 270wsm brass is cheaper than weatherby. Good luck with whatever u choose.