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has anyone got one if so how does it shoot What are thoughts on it
The only drawbacks I consider are the price of factory ammo. As a handloader, that isn't really an issue for me. The other potential drawback is barrel life. It is a high intensity round, and as such, the price you pay for the performance. I have had mine for about 8 years, and have lost about 200 feet per second off my handloads, as well as a bit of accuracy. Probably since I shot way too much paper with it experimenting with different powders and bullets. It is still hunting accurate and I used it a month ago on a nice Montana whitetail buck. I like the caliber enough that I bought a new Model 70 Ultimate Shadow a month ago in the same chambering. Just got my new rings for it last night, so will be mounting my new Cabela's special Zeiss Conquest this weekend. Sure hope it likes my old Super Shadow loads. I am hoping I don't have to start from scratch in load development.I love the thoughts of a 270 WSM are they any drawbacks to it
Magazine capasity is near the bottom of my criteria list. If I need more then one shot I am doing something wrong to start with. This is especaly true with my WSM that hits like a speeding train, every deer it has harvested has been quick to say the least even with my friend's less then perfect shot placement (he uses it more then I do)Another drawback is magazine capacity. Some rifles hold one more round in conventional chamberings.
I ended up with a regular 270 and really like it. If you handload the WSM is very tolerant of reduced loads.
I'd like to hear about any experiences with reduced loads. Which bullets? Muzzle velocities? Thanks!Another drawback is magazine capacity. Some rifles hold one more round in conventional chamberings.
I ended up with a regular 270 and really like it. If you handload the WSM is very tolerant of reduced loads.
^ Yeah 3300fps+130gr Ballistic Tips= Massive damage! Just try to keep it behind the shoulder if you like to eat what you shoot
Having seen what a 160gn Partition does to a coyote...well at these type velocities, plan on meat damage at closer ranges, bonded bullet or not.It was actually 150 gr (Ballistic Silvertip)
The bonded ammo that would be less "explosive" is just too darn expensive (especially for hogs)!
well at these type velocities, plan on meat damage at closer ranges, bonded bullet or not.