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  1. 24-10-2023, 10:14 AM #1
    Tahr
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    Ive had 20" .270 and 6.5PRC.

    270 met expectations, 6.5prc fell short.

    Too much fussing around with the PRC - dies, cases etc and performance wasn't startling.

    The .270 was so easy to set up and get going. It's quite an efficient cartridge. Mate had an 18" Ruger Lightweight and that was pretty good too. The Duleys use a short barell'd .270 (20" maybe) and I respect their judgement.
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  2. 24-10-2023, 01:30 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Ive had 20" .270 and 6.5PRC.

    270 met expectations, 6.5prc fell short.

    Too much fussing around with the PRC - dies, cases etc and performance wasn't startling.

    The .270 was so easy to set up and get going. It's quite an efficient cartridge. Mate had an 18" Ruger Lightweight and that was pretty good too. The Duleys use a short barell'd .270 (20" maybe) and I respect their judgement.
    What kind of velocities did you see out of the .270?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Akj View Post
    What kind of velocities did you see out of the .270?
    2990 with 130 grn ballistic tips. W760 powder. Wasn’t maximum. Killed well. Bit messy.
    You could use any of half a dozen cases and there will be nothing in it except marginal ballistic differences.
    .270 cases and components are easy to get.
    Whoops, here comes matron, gotta go….
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