Thread: rifle

270 is a good choice too. Seems that at present a second hand 270 will often sell for less than the equivalent rifle in 308. I am guessing that perhaps the 270 buyers are buying 6.5 prc ? Anyway there is nothing hunting wise that a 308 can do that a 270 cant do better

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

270 is a good choice too. Seems that at present a second hand 270 will often sell for less than the equivalent rifle in 308. I am guessing that perhaps the 270 buyers are buying 6.5 prc ? Anyway there is nothing hunting wise that a 308 can do that a 270 cant do better

Im a big .270 fan, so pretty much agree. However the modern world has done something too the 270 that the beginner has to be aware of. Its a cartrdige that was designed and gets its best performance easily with a longer barrel. Dont buy a 270 if it has a 20 or 21inch barrel. look out for one with a 24 inch barrel.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

270 is a good choice too. Seems that at present a second hand 270 will often sell for less than the equivalent rifle in 308. I am guessing that perhaps the 270 buyers are buying 6.5 prc ? Anyway there is nothing hunting wise that a 308 can do that a 270 cant do better

For 270, once before I like it after I shot one at a farm in Auckland, but from my learning, that I heard the 270 barrels which sold in NZ would `t last long, maybe hundreds shots, is that true?

Originally Posted by Black Rabbit

For 270, once before I like it after I shot one at a farm in Auckland, but from my learning, that I heard the 270 barrels which sold in NZ would `t last long, maybe hundreds shots, is that true?

no -well looked after 3000 plus - and even more - the real barrel chewer is 220 Swift but even then its hundreds of rounds

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

no -well looked after 3000 plus - and even more - the real barrel chewer is 220 Swift but even then its hundreds of rounds

Thanks.