Thinking of .270 win

[dwighet 1]

Hi there.

Im thinking of getting a .270 win for deer.(sika and fallow)

Currently I shoot a CZ 550 in 6.5x55 and am happy with it But am tossing around the idea of something that shoots a bit flatter.

I was thinking of tikka t3 in .270win and was hoping to get some imput about this cal from ye out there..

 

Thanks in advane

Dwight

[Rentomski 0]

I've used a 6.5x55 with 120 and 139 grain bullets and it certainly shoots flat enough out to 200+ yards; not that I would shoot a deer, especially Roe, any further away. Ballistically the 6.5 has a better sectional density and ballistic coefficient than the same bullet in .270, so it will be better at longer ranges without the blast and recoil of a .270. I use a .308 zeroed to be 2 inches high at 100 yards with a 150 grain soft point; just need to aim dead on up to 200 yards, although it recoils far more than a 6.5. :clapping: All deer-legal calibres do much the same job; it all comes down to individual choice!

[Vegeta 0]

Hey Dwight,

 

My brother had a sako 75 hunter in .270

 

My observations of the caliber,

it recoils heavily (gave me scope eye first time I fired it),

it has a lot of "knock down" power, once hit right we never had any runners,

muzzle blast is HUGE (try being at the range beside someone shooting one,)

Its expensive to run in Ireland ( decent ammo for it aint cheap but then again that's true for all ammo here )

 

The rifle itself was lovely and the caliber was well suited to the reds we come across. I found it to be a very effective hunting round for deer but it does hit the shooter hard too. I'd advise muzzle brake or moderator to tame it a bit.

 

I would ask myself in a case like this, why do I want a .270? It does shoot a bit flatter and may hit harder but just how far away do you want to shoot deer? How many deer are you currently shooting that are beyond 200-300 yards? How many wounded are you getting? Would a .270 solve any current problems you are having?

 

If I were you (and ammo availability was not a problem) I wouldn't change, the 6.5 is enough gun for deer.

[dwighet 1]

Hey Dwight,

 

My brother had a sako 75 hunter in .270

 

My observations of the caliber,

it recoils heavily (gave me scope eye first time I fired it),

it has a lot of "knock down" power, once hit right we never had any runners,

muzzle blast is HUGE (try being at the range beside someone shooting one,)

Its expensive to run in Ireland ( decent ammo for it aint cheap but then again that's true for all ammo here )

 

The rifle itself was lovely and the caliber was well suited to the reds we come across. I found it to be a very effective hunting round for deer but it does hit the shooter hard too. I'd advise muzzle brake or moderator to tame it a bit.

 

I would ask myself in a case like this, why do I want a .270? It does shoot a bit flatter and may hit harder but just how far away do you want to shoot deer? How many deer are you currently shooting that are beyond 200-300 yards? How many wounded are you getting? Would a .270 solve any current problems you are having?

 

If I were you (and ammo availability was not a problem) I wouldn't change, the 6.5 is enough gun for deer.

Thanks for your comment V.. Your right in what you say....Ive never had a runner with the 6.5.. Well only one but he got about 30 yds before he fell on his snout....And the recoil on the 6.5 is very user friendly.

Most shots are taken around -200 and i`d only take a 200 shot if I am positioned in a spot to use a bi-pod...

Im just curious as i havnt shot a 270 and what peoples thoughts are...Plus im due for a new rifle as i like to trade in after 2yrs use... Dont ask me why... Its just something i do..

Its a toss up between a tikka t3 lite in 6.5 and 270 but I think I will stick with the 6.5.. "Better the devil you know"

 

Thanks

Dwight

[Vegeta 0]

My advice would be try and fire one. Shoot a few targets or something. You may find the recoil grand. My brother is a big lad and he doesn't mind it at all. I on the other hand don't like it, maybe I'm just a big girls blouse.

 

I work in an office and dream all day of the guns I'd like to buy. I would change my gun every other week if I could just to try out new ones.

 

As you say you have decent success with the 6.5 maybe just change the gun, or if you manage to fire the .270 and love it then go for that too. Love the feeling of a new gun.

 

I know personally if I was buying a new deer rifle (and ammo availability was not an issue) then it would probably be a 6.5x55.

 

The 270 was great for putting deer down just uncomfortable to shoot, I feel, Go into a firearms dealer and ask to look at a .270 round and a 6.5x55 round side by side and then consider they both go through a rifle which weighs the same.

 

I don't think you'd regret the 270 as you'd never be saying "Feck it, that caliber just caused that deer to suffer needlessly" So if you want to try it, definitely try it, don't let me talk you out of it. Be it at the range with a lend of a friends rifle or purchasing your own. Give it a chance at least. You could fall in love with it.

[dwighet 1]

My advice would be try and fire one. Shoot a few targets or something. You may find the recoil grand. My brother is a big lad and he doesn't mind it at all. I on the other hand don't like it, maybe I'm just a big girls blouse.

 

I work in an office and dream all day of the guns I'd like to buy. I would change my gun every other week if I could just to try out new ones.

 

As you say you have decent success with the 6.5 maybe just change the gun, or if you manage to fire the .270 and love it then go for that too. Love the feeling of a new gun.

 

I know personally if I was buying a new deer rifle (and ammo availability was not an issue) then it would probably be a 6.5x55.

 

The 270 was great for putting deer down just uncomfortable to shoot, I feel, Go into a firearms dealer and ask to look at a .270 round and a 6.5x55 round side by side and then consider they both go through a rifle which weighs the same.

 

I don't think you'd regret the 270 as you'd never be saying "Feck it, that caliber just caused that deer to suffer needlessly" So if you want to try it, definitely try it, don't let me talk you out of it. Be it at the range with a lend of a friends rifle or purchasing your own. Give it a chance at least. You could fall in love with it.

I know a lad who has a 270 blazer with a can on it.. I might take that for a test drive before i make a decision.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

If your also going to be eating the meat then shot placement is critcial with the .270 as meat damage will be a big problem, the recoil and noise, also are more than annoying and i honestly can't see any reason why you would change from the 6.5 x 55, but everyone has there own way of going mad.....

i think you'll stick with the 6.5 as its more comfortable to shoot and every bit on par with the .270,