.270 Winchester, Does it Need 24 inches?

[Durty]

Just meet in the middle and get the 24. It's reasonable maneuverability in the field with good velocity.

 

[jbkebert]

The T/C Encore 15" pistol barrel compared to my 28" rifles barrel using hornady factory ammo the loss in velocity is right around 375 fps. In handloads using HMR 4350 or RL-19 there is roughly a reduction of load from .3 grains on the low end to 1.8 grains in the upper. Hornadys published velocities show a approx 275-325 fps loss between a 24" and a 15". With the 15" still obtaining 2600-2700 fps on the upper end of the loads.

So I guess bottom line is a 15" barrel can obtain 2600fps just think what a 22" can do.

 

[bpl]

From a shorter 22" barrel, I'd go 308, 7mm-08 or even 30-06 as these will give closer to advertised velocities. Actually, 7mm-08 would be perfect. Its nipping at the .270's heels already WRT energy and flatness and if your .270's velocity is cut a hot 7mm-08 load might even edge it out in both catagories and have more bullet options for the reloader and more efficient powder usage. And, the 7mm-08 has 15-25% less recoil than a .270. Personally, I wouldn't buy a .270 or a .25-06 without a 24" barrel.

 

[nathan]

if i m gonna get another rifle , it be a remington 700 ADL in 7mm 08 with 24 inch . Knowing it gives the max velocity .

 

[6.5swede]

My Tikka M695 .270 with 22" barrel is one of the most accurate guns that I own. Consistently shoots Fed 130gr TSX's .5 to .75 MOA .