Description Bullet Dia. Weight (Grain) G1 BC G7 BC Recomm. Twist Part Number
130 gr Match Grade VLD Hunting .264 130 0.552 0.282 8 26503
130 gr Match Grade VLD Hunting .277 130 0.452 0.231 11 27501
I'll let you figure out with the above 130 grain bullets and book loads how a .270 Win compares to a .260 Rem out past 400 yards, particularly with respect to wind drift. Hint (1000 ft elevation): the velocity gap goes from 250 fps at the muzzle (3000 vs. 2750 fps MV for 22" barrel) to less than 100 fps difference at 400 yards, with the .260 holding more than an inch advantage in (less) wind drift at 400 yards. At 500 yards, the velocity gap is 50 fps (the 6.5 mm bullet gives up 200 fps less velocity over 500 yards), and the 6.5 mm has a 2" advantage in wind drift. Factor in the difference in recoil for most of us mere mortals, and you'll see where the advantage lies. Yes, that's all ballistic gack, but the .260 Rem does catch the .270 Win around 650 yards.
The given muzzle velocity of 3000 fps for a 130 grain 270 seems rather mild. However, the bottomline appears to be, don't waste your money on a .277 VLD!
