.270 or 6.5 x 55

[User00040]

Isn't that the truth !

Even a Magnum is easily manageable when correctly specced out (not too light! , proper stock, good trigger).

Problems come when manufacturers offer big chamberings in lightweight packadges to users who are not aware of what is required to shoot them properly.

I think Nathan Foster demo'ed either a 7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag in a Tikka Sporter and said it was one of the harder rifles to shoot accurately and consistently.

Properly built Remington Sendero, easy as pie!

 

[NullMac]

Problems come when manufacturers offer big chamberings in lightweight packadges to users who are not aware of what is required to shoot them properly.

Yeah, I think Sloans had a 338 Win Mag in a featherweight something. 'Shot less than 50 rounds'. My guess was the geezer didn't finish the first box . Good deals to be had if you want an awful rifle.

 

[DavyG]

Both rubbish chamberings, 7mm Remington Magnum trumps both!

 

[adrianevo]

I’ve used 6.5x55 for years on muntjac fallow roe and red they all drop
But on the hill I use 7x64(good medicine)

 

[Awest]

I have both 6.5 and .270 win and its the 270 win I wouldn't want to be without. The 6.5 is a beautiful round to shoot but the one I grab is the 270 win. You can get ammo anywhere too.

 

[Norway]

Pretty sure @Norway has a video of him neck shooting a Sika in Ireland at 300m with a borrowed rifle, he has extensive experience with 6.5x55 ballistics from which he estimated drop data... I think 300m is a 'chip-shot' for him anyway!

Yes. It was this episode


6,5x55 and 270 has no significant differences in terms of hunting performance. I would put my resources towards shooter improvement and stock fit; both will have a bigger impact on terminal effect.
I choose my cartridges based on the following

1. Legal requirements for the hunt
2. Logistics. Can I reliable get my hands on ammunition or reloading components.
3. Cost over 3000 rds (i.e. one or two years shooting here). If both cartridges meet the first two requirements, how do I justify throwing away money on the more expensive option?
4. Insert self-deceit needed to negate point 3.

With those requirement, choosing a 270 (point 3 = £8000) over 6,5x55 (£3000 in Norway) is just plain dumb for me.

And "superior winddrift" should only be considered inside youre relevant range segment and look at the difference (not the total drift) between the 1 msec wind value between your options. Most of this will be a theme for this year's online shooting school.

 

[Tf223]

If you’re left handed definitely 6.5x55, in a Sako 75 Hunter format. That way I can sell you the one I have for sale!

 

[Awest]

I am guessing that most recreational stalkers realistically will be shooting less than 500 rounds per year and if you are shooting 3000 rnds per/year then in five years your barrel might be a little tired anyway. Ammo cost for me at any rate isnt the main concern and I suspect its time which is the main limiting factor. Having said that whatever you are most confident with is the best round to opt for. A shooter with confidence in his 6.5 will be more effective than the larger 7mm (.270) without it and of course vice versa.

 

[Awest]

Quick correction to above, .270 is actually .277 which is 7.0358 mm. Thought I had better get that in before the correction police descend on me.

 

[VSS]

I would put my resources towards shooter improvement and stock fit; both will have a bigger impact on terminal effect.

Wise words ^^^

 

[Woodsmoke]

I love my .270, and use it almost exclusively despite having .308 and .223 also. If I was forced to choose, the .270 would be the one I would keep. I've used it on everything from US whitetails and raccoons, to Red, roe, and fallow in the UK. It's relatively flat, hard-hitting, and generally results in minimal carcass damage. Yes, it's limited as to the variety of bullets available, but unless you're the kind to endlessly fiddle about there's plenty of scope to experiment should you want/need to. I exclusively use the 130g SP, and 54 grains of H4831 to give around 2745fps. Even unmoderated, it does everything I ask of it, and could do plenty more. Her are some photos of a buck I shot last night at 180 yards off a bipod. Ran ten yards and dropped after a double-lung shot. As you can see, the 'meat damage' is horrendous

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Cavity. Bullet entered on right as you look at the picture

 

[Uncas]

Just get a 7x64 lots of bullet choice there.
Better than all the rest.

 

[Acm]

I shoot a 6.5x 55 and I’ve seen a few moose shot with it so I’m confident in its ability to take all U.K. game.
If your thinking about a .270 I’d suggest reading Jack o connors writing on it. It’s been used and revered all over the world and people seem to regard it very highly. Just know that your buying a .30-06 with its wings clipped

 

[dave 67]

I’ve used 6.5x55 for years on muntjac fallow roe and red they all drop
But on the hill I use 7x64(good medicine)

Obviously a man of class and distinction

 

[Lancaster]

I shoot a 6.5x 55 and I’ve seen a few moose shot with it so I’m confident in its ability to take all U.K. game.
If your thinking about a .270 I’d suggest reading Jack o connors writing on it. It’s been used and revered all over the world and people seem to regard it very highly. Just know that your buying a .30-06 with its wings clipped

An alternative view could be that the .270 is a .30-06 that has been drinking a lot of Red Bull (other energy drinks are available).

 

[gsxrhunter]

Hi i can't fault my .270win

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Previously used a .308 as my main deer rifle for a good number of years. Recently got a .270 and absolutely love it.
With a decent moderator recoil is negligible, I can see bullet strikes no problem and ammunition availability and pricing is fantastic.