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    So I bought one. Wish it was not sitting, paid...

    So I bought one. Wish it was not sitting, paid for, stuck in the permit black hole.
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    Worth remembering that 270 is a zillion years old...

    Worth remembering that 270 is a zillion years old and chambered in every rifle imaginable and so suffers from the same loading fatigue 6.5x55 does. They have to consider the old actions. Liability...
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    Before range finders no one had a clue how far...

    Before range finders no one had a clue how far 350m was. Guestimates, especially in variable light and terrain and with no frame of reference are all over the place.

    270 and its twin the 25-06...
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    There are some better bullets in .270 so I guess...

    There are some better bullets in .270 so I guess it sucks less in 2019 than ever. I rummaged through all my old brass today and I have a surprising amount of .270 brass. I'm sure I only owned one?...
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    Cheers for that. Very useful.

    Cheers for that. Very useful.
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    Agree with this. I love suppressors, but you need...

    Agree with this. I love suppressors, but you need to cut the barrel down to have a practical rifle and 24" is probably still 2" short for .270. Other calibers you can cut down without losing...
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    Lol. Why do you guys discuss ballistics at all?

    Lol. Why do you guys discuss ballistics at all?
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    You realize all things being equal, there is...

    You realize all things being equal, there is little or no practical difference between any of the rounds discussed here under 400m? I was joining in the discussion for amusement. If you want to make...
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    You miss place more shots due to wind than...

    You miss place more shots due to wind than elevation. Elevation is vastly more predictable. Elevation does not vary with conditions. If you care at all about a rifles performance then you would worry...
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