270 cal

[bullxryno 21]

now then what do you lads think 270 cal for deer? pro's and con's please lads and what range are they comfortable clean kill at?

 

ATB RYNO

[3175darren 1,100]

Really good caliber get a moderator fitted to help cut the recoil, it will kill at the same range as anything else forestry use em,will do any legal game in this country,old very reliable caliber I got rid of mine and stuck with 6.5x55 but you can pick 270s up all over awesome stopping power

[matt_hooks 188]

Muzzle energies not far off the 30-06, a decent BC so good downrange energy delivery and higher velocity, hence flatter trajectory than the heavy old 30 calibre, what's not to like? A lot of the highland stalkers use them, and they kill anything if you hit them in the right place.

[The Duncan 802]

I always fancied one instead of .243 for when I go cf for deer.

 

Nice flat trajectory, and from what I've seen, man enough for any UK quarry.

[dave1372 83]

I think I am correct in saying that if you want any Forestry Commision leases then .270 is their preferred calibre, feel free to correct me if I am wrong chaps.

[3175darren 1,100]

No thats what they issue there stalkers,yours just needs to be a legal caliber,as far as I know,no one has ever frowned on me with my 6.5x55,which in fair is similar to 270 but alot sweater on shoulder two very well respected calibers

[paulus 26]

i wouldnt fancy doing the steel challange with a 270 but very good stopping power on the real stuff

[bullxryno 21]

cheers for the replys lads fancy chopping my 243 in for 1!

 

ATB RYNO

[jamie g 17]

i got this 270 for £300. the rifling is spotless i dont think its had much use at all. i then picked up a s&b 6x42 and and a ase compact for £400

 

and now have a great all round deer / boar calibre. for some paid stalks and hopefully next year off to see a mate on the island of bute

 

Edited November 17, 2011 by jamie g

[mangy1983 51]

I bought my .270 cal customized Mauser k98 rebarelled in .270 before l even had my license sent back in for a variation. It was one of the guns you instantly fall in love with and gotta have. I was told it was an Obendorf Mauser from 1934.

 

cheers Callum

 

 

 

 

Edited November 17, 2011 by mangy1983

[kenny14 656]

I bought my .270 cal customized Mauser k98 rebarelled in .270 before l even had my license sent back in for a variation. It was one of the guns you instantly fall in love with and gotta have. I was told it was an Obendorf Mauser from 1934.

 

cheers Callum

 

 

 

 

That's a nice looking rifle, Callum. Do you use it without a mod? If so, how do you find it, noise and recoil wise?

[mangy1983 51]

I bought my .270 cal customized Mauser k98 rebarelled in .270 before l even had my license sent back in for a variation. It was one of the guns you instantly fall in love with and gotta have. I was told it was an Obendorf Mauser from 1934.

 

cheers Callum

 

 

 

 

That's a nice looking rifle, Callum. Do you use it without a mod? If so, how do you find it, noise and recoil wise?

 

Never had the pleasure of shooting it Kenny. I haven't had a job since college ended at the end of May which was also when l acquired the rifle so haven't been able to buy moderator, decent scope etc. though on the job front its not through lack of trying. First thing l will do when l get a job will be to get this rifle kitted up and have a day out with it although with all this waiting it takes the patience of a saint.

 

cheers Callum

[kenny14 656]

I bought my .270 cal customized Mauser k98 rebarelled in .270 before l even had my license sent back in for a variation. It was one of the guns you instantly fall in love with and gotta have. I was told it was an Obendorf Mauser from 1934.

 

cheers Callum

 

 

 

 

That's a nice looking rifle, Callum. Do you use it without a mod? If so, how do you find it, noise and recoil wise?

 

Never had the pleasure of shooting it Kenny. I haven't had a job since college ended at the end of May which was also when l acquired the rifle so haven't been able to buy moderator, decent scope etc. though on the job front its not through lack of trying. First thing l will do when l get a job will be to get this rifle kitted up and have a day out with it although with all this waiting it takes the patience of a saint.

 

cheers Callum

I bet!

I'd be chomping at the bit to get out!!

Anyway, good luck on the job hunting

[andyf 144]

Hi:

I use .270 had it for 7 years now, (killed a Roe today with it, nice 75 yard head shot through the trees).

Mine is a Browning A Bolt Medalion, (left hand) + Predator 8 Moderator, all I can say is I have NEVER lost a Deer with my .270, my buddy has a .243 and it's

ok, but he has had a few 'runners'.

I handload, with 59 grains R22 and a 130 grain Sierra Gameking's, well yes it is a sledgehammer for Roe, but mine is very accurate, it will put 3 in a 1/2" at 100 yards.

The only downside is without a moderator it is hideous LOUD LOUD LOUD.