Very interested in the 6.8 western and what it's capable of ballistic wise. That being said availability of components is a real thing to consider at this point and 270 components should be easy to acquire in comparison. With a fast twist barrel the 270 should be able to push 165 gr bullets with high bc's about as fast as the 6.8.
This would be for a mountain rifle type build, and though I'm interested in lightweight the long vs. short action really doesn't influence my decision. And lastly I'm a handloader so factory offerings in ammo also doesn't influence my opinion.
What would you choose?
Had the idea for a long-loaded (3.600" M.C.O.A.L.), 1:8 twist .270 Win, using the 6.8 Western throat, to go on a long magazine M700.
It would seat the 150 gr. to the base of the neck, like a 130 gr. in a std. .270 Win., and the 165's half way to the shoulder, like a std. .270 Win./150 gr.
Should push the 150 gr. ABLR at ~ 3,000 fps, and stabilize the 165 gr. ABLR at
> 2,850.
GR
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