Originally Posted by Northman
Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by Northman
.270 Chinese American.

I can agree with that.


NONE of which is based on factual ‘data’ !!


Jerry


Only the Chinese used 6.8 or .277 bullets before Winchester.
Several years before Winchester.

So.. the .277 is a Chinese caliber. But claimed as an American caliber...
But alas, .270 Chinese American.


Instead of using a 6,5mm European or 7mm European caliber, they "invented"/copied the 6.8mm Chinese caliber.
Again, this doesn't seem to be true. Winchester were working on the .277 diameter bore before there was knowledge or contact with those who had the Chinese .277. It's understandable that in two different parts of the world, the same diameter bore could be developed at around the same time...especially when .277 equates to a true 7mm bullet diameter. Its not unreasonable that two separate countries could independently arrive at the conclusion that a true 7mm bullet diameter was perfect.

Last edited by Riflehunter; 08/26/21.