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270 v 6.5

mondmond Member Posts: 6,458
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
as im limited to what i can shoot,its not specified on my licence , so cannot have!! YET....i was wondering how the .270 cal fairs to the 6.5x55...recoil,muss power,traj, etc..

your experiences pls.

cheers guys

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  • ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Both calibers and cartridges have their fans and detractors. Comparing the -06 case to the x55 case isn't going to go far as the one has quite a bit more capacity then the other and that is all that needs to be said. Comparing the 270cal to the 6.5cal is even tougher as they are so close in diameter. Given the vast availablity of bullets either cartridge will take a wide assortment of game and or shoot very accurately as long as a good choice is made in loading. Personally I do not own a 270win or a 30-06. But, I do own and hunt with an ultralite 6.5x55, a custom sporter 280rem and a 8mm-06 old style mil-conversion. So if your situation changes get which ever one pleases you at the time as they will both work just fine. If you need help comming up with a good excuse to buy another later, well this is the place to come.....
  • carbine100carbine100 Member Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As stated above the 270 is going to edge the 6.5 across the board, and both are considered fairly mild recoiling. They are both adequate though on the light side and not my personal choice for game as large as elk. Bullet placement leaves less room for error on the big beasts as power goes down. The 270 is one of my favorite deer guns and is outstanding at putting game down. Both are flat shooting and I have shot a deer at 340 yds with 270 and droped it in it's tracks.
  • sandwarriorsandwarrior Member Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    mond,

    For across the board hunting bullets the .270 beats the 6.5 for flatness of trajectory. With the increased case capacity it also kicks more. Something you will find though is that there is a very limited selection of target bullets for the .270 but a wealth of those for the 6.5. Although, there is a decent selection of high B.C. hunting bullets for the .270. Anyhow, if thinking of a .270 those are the advantages and disadvantages as I see them.
  • mondmond Member Posts: 6,458
    edited November -1
    many thanks.......[;)]
  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello "mond"[:)]

    I have a 6.5X55, my nephew has a 270. We hunt together on occasions.

    Out to 150 meters, I would not give you a nickel's worth of difference.

    I consider both calibers to be too light for elk, bear, and moose.

    The 270 is a popular cartridge in north central Florida and is easily
    found in the ammo section at Wal-mart or K-mart and 6.5X55 is not stocked.

    Just my take on the situation - but either on will do the work you want done.

    Best Regards[8D]
    Steve Adams
    AdamsQuailHunter on GunBroker, Shotgun World, Bear Tooth Bullets, E-bay and Yahoo
  • gotstolefromgotstolefrom Member Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 from quailhunter
    you will find 270's on the shelves in more places than you will the 6.5 . Although I handload, the posibility for needing ammo re-supply away from home is always a consideration.

    Also, when you go on a hunt, do you take 2 guns on the trip ?
    ( Not in the field, but on the trip in the event of gun problems )
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