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270 v 6.5
mond
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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
your experiences pls.
cheers guys
Comments
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.
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
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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 )