The 270 has to be worthless!

[CB900F]

Fella's;

And Frank Barnes in "Cartridges Of The World" 4th edition, page 62, shows both of them as the "8mm Mauser (8 X 57 JS)", listed under one title. With the same base dimensions.

Which is nit-picking, but nonetheless accurate. And makes no difference as to the place of the .270 in the shooter's world. It's still the red-headed step child of the .30-06.

900F

 

[JRH6856]

so were there and 30-03's on the shelves ?? I didn't see any on the shelf at Cabela's

You might check in the antique gun room. They may have a box along with an 1895 Winchester chambered for it.

 

[JRH6856]

Fella's;

And Frank Barnes in "Cartridges Of The World" 4th edition, page 62, shows both of them as the "8mm Mauser (8 X 57 JS), listed under one title. With the same base dimensions.

Which is nit-picking, but nonetheless accurate. And makes no difference as to the place of the .270 in the shooter's world. It's still the red-headed step child of the .30-06.

900F

True, the cartridges are essentially the same with different bullets. The changes from the M/88 to the 8mm (7.92x57) were mostly to the chamber and rifling, not the case.

And the .270 Winchester is still the child of the .30-03 :banghead:, as is it's brother, the .280 Remington. (might as well open all the cans of worms)

 

[non2os13]

I sure don't shoot much .270. My 700 is my main hunting gun, but it is not a pleasant gun to take to the range or fire more than to sight in the scope.

 

[au01st]

I've bought a few boxes the last few times at the store because it's the only thing regularly available that I shoot. This of course means that I'm shooting it more at the range and my groups are tightening up, meaning more precise, humane, shots during deer season. I think this is a good thing.

 

[Bruno2]

Every deer hunterin my neck of the woods shoots either 30-06 or .270. I don't know why either. I would assume that your average deer hunter isn't an avid gun enthusiast or caliber geek. They just shoot something popular. I understand believe me, but most guys in "the know" shoot something a little more specialized.

 

[lefteye]

I'm curious. What cartridge is "more specialized" for deer than a .270 Win? By asking this question I am not suggesting a .270 Win is suitable only for deer nor am I suggesting there are no other cartridges suitable for deer. Deer are commonly hunted with rifle cartridges ranging from .243 Win to 7mm Rem Mag, as well as smaller and larger cartridges.

 

[Bruno2]

I am just saying there are more exotic cartridges than the .270. The .270 is like a plain wheat toast round (not saying its a bad cartridge). Now .307 win or 7mm shooting times eastern is a little more exotic than 30-06 Springfield or .270 Winchester.

 

[JRH6856]

Some might say the 30-30. I know it is often claimed that it has killed more deer than any other cartridge. But that is not to say the .270 is not a better choice. A lot depends on the distances involved.

 

[CZguy]

I know it is often claimed that it has killed more deer than any other cartridge.

My Grandfather said that during the great depression, more deer where killed in Missouri by the .22 short, than any other cartridge.

 

[JRH6856]

^^^ OK. make that legally killed...

 

[Sentryau2]

Its a good gun, atleast good enough for what i did with it. Pest control before i had the 5.56 and was my go to deer gun. I got tired of paying 25$ for a box of ammo (this was 2 years ago! imagine that, walmart in this area is always over priced) Took several deer with it and a few hogs. The rifles can get a bit heavy (mine was a Winchester model 70) weighed around 11pounds (heavy barrel, walnut stock) I have had a few guns in my short life time (compared to most of yalls) .270 model 70, .308 savage axis, .30-06 savage axis and a .22-250. (bolt guns in order of preference)

 

[lefteye]

Bruno, Your last two posts suggest hunters in "the know" in Oklahoma prefer lever action rifles (which shoot the .307 and 7mm STE, the lever action versions of the .308 and 7mm-08) and these cartridges are "more specialized." I certainly don't dispute that lever action versions of the .308 and 7mm-08 are "specialized". I assume in "the know" means experienced Oklahoma deer hunters. I am really curious why experienced Oklahoma deer hunters would prefer lever action rifles rather than bolt action rifles chambered for a .270, .308, or .30-06 for deer hunting in Oklahoma (or any state west of the Mississippi River.)

 

[Bruno2]

No, I am saying more shooter, specialized. A lot of hunters just go with what the guy at the LGS recommends or what their dad hunts with and that's the long and short of their shooting escapades. I am just saying someone with more firearm pizazz!

 

[JRH6856]

I think most guys go with whatever fills the freezer.

 

[rduchateau2954]

I have a .270 and love it but it's $1 a round for cheap stuff. I shoot my rifle every time I got out, but it's 10-20 rounds of .270, 100-300 rounds of 9mm, and 300-500 rounds of .22.

 

[Robert]

Based on the availability to find ammo on the shelf my 375H&H must be worthless too... 5 pages is enough for this one.