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20" .270
@ 09:33 am (GMT) |
Kenney CrockettHi there,I have come across what I believe is a sound deal on a mauser .270. Only thing that sticks out at me is it has a 19 an3/4" barrel, Is this going to be too much of a handicap? Not enough to notice? What would it change the limitations of the .270 to or is it possible to get around it with different powders etc? Cheers |
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@ 05:36 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: 20" .270Hi Kenney, I would prefer to see you complete your Ruger project. You will learn more in the long run. You have our kits and my book or books. There is nothing stopping you from working through it all and being that your rifle is late model, there is every chance that it may be an exceptional shooter if you do your part. I have seen these latest rifles yield groups in the .250" range if time is put into them.As for the stock of your current rifle, if you want a Boyds, I believe Stocky stocks has once again opened up postage to NZ. See if you can find out more, even if you have to call them. Otherwise, contact Dean Maisey as he has been importing Boyds stocks for about a year I think. Regarding the 20" barrel length. You are in Red deer country where the 150gr bullet reigns supreme. Average potential velocity is 2925fps at 22". Remove 50-70fps for this barrel length resulting in an average 2865fps using ADI 2209 powder (H4350). |
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@ 07:26 pm (GMT) |
Kenney CrockettRe: 20" .270Cheers Nathan - I have no intention to ditch the ruger project just came across the other rifle which I thought could be a deal, probably better to spend the dollars on reloading gear etc.parcel arrived this morning with the bedding compound / I presume the books are coming seperately? Can't wait to get into it! The prospect of a 1/4 inch group will defiantly spur me on. Cheers |
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@ 09:38 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: 20" .270Hi Kenney, yes the book is coming direct from the publisher.I forgot to mention, magazine length can sometimes be an issue when chambering the Mauser to .270 Win- although the magazine can be altered. Nevertheless, my preference, if leaving the Mauser un-altered, is to run a cartridge with a more complimentary COAL. The .30-06, parent of the .270 Win, fits within these parameters as does the .25-06. The .270 Win and .280 rem do not. This is the subject matter of my second book (long range Cartridges). Its one thing to parrot on about how X cartridge can achieve Y. But in the second book, I wanted to get right into the finer details, strengths and limitations. |
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@ 01:36 am (GMT) |
Kenney CrockettRe: 20" .270As always your response and info is appreciated.The rifle on question incase anybody is interested http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=737872072 |
@ 04:18 am (GMT) |
Mike DavisRe: 20" .270Depends on your intended range/usage really.you could get loads a tad faster with cleaver reloading but if you arent looking to stretch the barrel you may not need to, for a bush rifle that you would add a suppressor to that length may well be ideal. I carry mine can off till I get out in the open and the wee tad pruned off IS noticeable in the scrub. there are guys now shooting very short barreled .308s at mid range (further than I shoot) sucessfully so anything is possible if you try hard enough. |
@ 06:27 am (GMT) |
Bob MavinRe: 20" .270G'day KenneyMy 2 bob's worth. I wouldn't buy a 270w with a 20" barrel unless it was bargain suitable for a re-barrel. Short barrel!!!! I would consider a short barrelled 308w. For average Deer hunting 300m is a long shot, most shots will be a lot closer. If you can't stalk closer than 300m, your missing out on the adrenaline rush of fair dinkum Deer hunting. Cheers Bob |
@ 04:21 am (GMT) |
Steve MarconRe: 20" .270G'day Kenney,Just though I'd let you know that I have been shooting a 20" Styre in 270 for a few years now and it is a great rifle. Keeping perspective I've never taken anything larger than 113kg and never anything further out than a nudge over 420 yards. Running Fed factory 130g Nosler Ballistic Tip from zero to 200 yards & 150g Nosler Partition beyond that to 400+ yards, it has never let me down. I have little problem grouping 0.6 MOA with the factory offerings. If you do a lot of scrubby hill work and most of the shots present under 200y and the great majority of those under 150, I think you'll find the rifle config will come into its own or at least it has for me. For that type of work it is my go to kit. Most of its use is in the hills and thick bush, and being a classic light it is perfect to hump around with all day. I guess it is horses for courses and as long as you understand it's optimal use and range I'm sure you'll get years of pleasure out of it. As Mike said, "It depends on your intended range/usage really" but for true long range pursuits I'd be interested to see how your Ruger project turns out. Cheers Steve. |
@ 11:31 pm (GMT) |
Ian GouldRe: 20" .270I used to have a Mauser 98 with a 20" 270 barrel on it. Everything I have read (and what Nathan said) suggests you loose about 25 fps for each inch of barrel length. So compared to a 130grain bullet leaving a 24" barrel at 3100 fps, you would be getting 3000fps. I don't think you'd notice it.The shorter 20" barrel was nice when hunting in thick cover. |
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