Originally Posted by Ringman


Are we in competition here? My .270 Winchester has a 24" barrel. It runs 110 grain bullets with a BC of .377 at 3,500 feet per second. How far will both bullets travel before the sleek 129/130's at 2,900 catch it? smile




Once again less is more. 130 at 2900 wins. At 700 yards the 130 has 25% less drift (very significant), slightly more velocity, and more energy (if you're into that). The 130 starts walking away with it past 700.

Comparing maximum point blank range with a 6" vital, the 270/110/3500 is 340 yards and the 264/130/2900 is 300 yards. 40 yards difference in when dialing is required is virtually meaningless.

As Jordan pointed out, the 264/130 is ahead out of the gate with the most significant factor in long range; windage.


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