270 WSM
03-25-2005, 01:13 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Posts: 11,474
RE: 270 WSM
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.
03-25-2005, 02:15 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 1,490
RE: 270 WSM
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.
03-26-2005, 06:10 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: 270 WSM
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.
03-30-2005, 07:56 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 50
RE: 270 WSM
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.
03-31-2005, 10:48 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 126
RE: 270 WSM
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.
04-04-2005, 09:50 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lancaster pa
Posts: 3,015
RE: 270 WSM
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.