.270 Winchester - Wikipedia
WEBThe .270 Winchester is a rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1923, and it was unveiled in 1925 as a chambering for their bolt-action Model 54 [3] to become arguably the flattest shooting cartridge of its day, only competing with the .300 Holland & Holland Magnum, also introduced in the same year.
270 Winchester Rifles - Sportsman's Warehouse
WEBThe 270 Winchester is a flat shooting, moderately powerful cartridge that has been helping hunters bring down game since 1925. This iconic round has been used for hunting sheep, elk, moose, and even grizzly bears. It penetrates large game well and can be purchased from 90 to 170 grains.
The Classic .270 Winchester for Modern Use - RifleShooter
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Made decades ago by gunmaker Joe Balickie, this classic .270 with vintage 2-7X scope shoots well with almost anything—and is exceptional with loads it really likes. (RifleShooter photo) In 1915, Charles Newton’s .250-3000 (.250 Savage) was the first cartridge to hit 3,000 fps.
.270 Winchester Cartridge Review | Outdoor Life
WEBNov 2, 2023 · That the .270 Winchester has remained one of America’s most popular big game cartridges for a hundred years lends credit to its effectiveness in the field. It was a sweetheart of hard-hunting gun writers like Jack O’Connor, and …
A New Look at the Old .270 Winchester - American Rifleman
WEBApr 25, 2019 · The author has found his Winchester Model 70 Classic Featherweight Jack O’Connor Commemorative in .270 Win. to be one of his most accurate rifles with a variety of factory loads.
.270 Win. - CHUCKHAWKS.COM
WEBThe .270 Winchester is one of the most successful hunting cartridges ever introduced. It shoots as flat as a 7mm or .300 Magnum, kicks less than a .30-06 and kills about as well as either. It is one of the world's greatest all-around hunting cartridges.
.270 Winchester - BallisticStudies.com
WEBThe .270 Winchester was released in 1925 chambered in the Model 54 bolt action rifle. The first factory load featured a 130 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity which closely approached the factory advertised figure of 3160fps from the 54 rifle's 24" barrel.
The .270 Rifle Buyer’s Guide - Gun Digest
WEBNov 21, 2022 · Looking for a .270 rifle? Here we go over what makes for the best .270 Winchester rifles and six top models to consider. There was a time when choosing a good .270 rifle was simple. You either got a Remington 700, a Winchester Model 70 or had one made custom by someone who knew what they were doing.
The .270 Winchester Cartridge | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBApr 20, 2016 · Just more than 90 years ago, the .270 Winchester cartridge—commonly abbreviated “.270 Win.” or referred to simply as the “.270”—was introduced in the Model 54 bolt-action. Based on a simple...
Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBJul 28, 2017 · Using a .277” bullet diameter, and a case 0.050” longer than the Springfield design, the .270 Win. launched a 130-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3140 fps. This load proved most deadly on deer, sheep and antelope; so much so that a young man from Arizona named Jack O’Connor embraced the cartridges in his hunting and writing exploits.