Originally Posted by SU35
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Just twist the 270 WSM right. This 6.8 is just doing things backwards from someone who is bored in life.


Trouble with the 270 WSM is the SAAMI length is set at 2.86" OAL, which is not optimum for the new wave of high BC hunting bullets (165 ABLR, 170 EOL, 175 TGK).

Another problem would be theoretical 165-175gr factory ammo for a 270 WSM being shot in standard 1:10 twist rifles, it will shoot awful at best. Lots of angry uninformed customers blaming Winchester online. It makes more sense to design a new cartridge from the ground up and offer it with rifles and ammo that works well. That's what Winchester is doing