Is the 270 Weatherby a good rifle?

270 WBY is a powerful, flat shooting, hard hitting cartridge. The Weatherby is not a specialized cartridge, regardless of its unique case design but rather, an excellent all-round medium game cartridge blessed with mild recoil (for a magnum). Loaded with 130 to 150 grain bullets, the .

Is a 270 Weatherby Magnum the same as a 270?

Given its higher pressure and larger case which holds more powder than the . 270 Winchester, the . 270 Weatherby has about 200 ft/s faster performance with any particular bullet weight. This performance comes at the cost of more recoil and barrel heat.

What is the most powerful Weatherby rifle?

460 Weatherby Magnum eclipsed this, and was the world’s most powerful commercially available sporting cartridge for 29 years until the advent of the . 700 Nitro Express….

What caliber is bigger 270 or 30 06?

270 Winchester has a slightly longer case length (2.54″ vs 2.494″), but the two cartridges are identical up to the shoulder. Though the . 30-06 Springfield cartridge in the photo is slightly shorter than the . 270 Winchester cartridge, the SAAMI specifications for the two cartridges overlap and the .

What’s the difference between a 270 and a 270 short mag?

270 WSM is about 150-200 fps more than you get with the standard cartridge. The velocity increase comes via a powder capacity that is 5 to 6 grains greater. In the older cartridge, you can reach 2,950 fps with a 150-grain bullet, which I consider the most useful weight, while in the . 270 WSM you can reach 3,050.

What caliber is bigger 270 or 30-06?

How far will a .270 rifle shoot accurately?

270 is the most accurate rifle I own. With a 130-grain Hornady Boat Tail Spire Point driven by 60 grains of H4831SC, that rifle, with no modifications, is capable of printing one-hole groups at 100 yards. Even so, the . 270 is a pure hunting round, designed to kill big-game animals at long ranges.

Can you shoot any ammo in a Weatherby?

Weatherby currently manufactures ammunition for Weatherby Magnum calibers only, and has no intentions to manufacture standard cartridge ammunition on an ongoing basis. Weatherby recommends you purchase premium standard cartridge ammunition from a high quality ammunition manufacturer for use in your Weatherby rifle.

Which is better 7mm 08 or 270?

7mm-08 vs 270 Ballistic Comparison The 270 Winchester often beats the 7mm-08 in ballistic coefficient. The 270’s projectile is slightly smaller with a 7.2 vs. 7.4 sized slug. When you compare the ballistics of the two rounds, they are almost always right on top of each other performance-wise.

What is the maximum effective range of a 270 rifle?

Federal’s 150-grain Trophy Copper . 308 Win. is travelling at 1,800 fps at 580 yards, but the 130-grain . 270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the .

Do you have to use Weatherby ammunition in a Weatherby rifle?

You can use any manufactures . 243 ammo in your Weatherby.

Who manufactures Weatherby ammo?

Weatherby, Inc., is an American gun manufacturer founded in 1945 by Roy Weatherby. The company is best known for its high-powered magnum cartridges, such as the . 257 Weatherby Magnum, . 270 Weatherby Magnum..Weatherby.

Which is better 270 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The . 270 Winchester has a bit more punch for hunting large game in typical hunting ranges, but the 6.5 Creedmoor takes the advantage over longer distances. If you prefer lighter recoil and a lighter gun, the 6.5 Creedmoor is a strong choice as well.

Which has more recoil 270 or 30-06?

270 Winchester load still hits 4-8″ higher than all three . 30-06 loads. Not only does the . 270 Winchester have a noticeably flatter trajectory, but that particular load generates 22-36% less free recoil energy than those three .

Is a .270 big enough for elk?

270, especially when mated with the tough, deep-penetrating, weight-retaining bullets we have today, is not a “big gun” on elk, but is adequate for any elk that walks, with careful shot placement.

Can you only shoot Weatherby Ammo in a Weatherby gun?

Why is Weatherby Ammo not available?

In a company podcast posted in January, Weatherby CEO Adam Weatherby said the shortage is the product of a variety of factors, including as many as 8 million new gun owners in 2020. “It’s been record-breaking demand,” Weatherby said.

Is the Weatherby 270 a good cartridge?

As can be expected, the .270 WBY is a powerful, flat shooting, hard hitting cartridge. The Weatherby is not a specialized cartridge, regardless of its unique case design but rather, an excellent all-round medium game cartridge blessed with mild recoil (for a magnum).

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Is a 270 Wby good for varmint?

The .270 WBY is adequate for heavier species of game but certainly not as emphatic as something in the class of the .340 WBY. Weatherby list one varmint load featuring the 100 grain Hornady soft point at a throat melting velocity of 3760fps.

What is the best bullet for a 270 Wby?

The most suitable powders for the .270 WBY are the slow burners, especially H1000 (ADI2217), IMR7828 and N170. From 26” barrels, maximum safe working velocities include 3400fps with 130 grain bullets, 3300fps with 140 grain bullets and 3200fps with 150 grain bullets.