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Just curious why the 270 win apparently not liked much? Or maybe I'm not understanding what people mean when they make comments like " gay 270 win" etc. I haven't ever used one for hunting but th out it should be a decent round. Please elaborate because I'm looking at one trying to decide if I should buy it. It is a Sauer 202 new in the box with the grey McMillan stock for 1100.00.
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They just say things like that because the 270 is such a great cartridge. If you like the gun,don't worry about the cartridge. It's a great round for just about everything in NA,with the possible exception of Brown bears,and I suppose it would work for that in a pinch.
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The 270 is a fantastic round. Easy to load for, tons of rifles available, shoots flat. What's not to like?
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The 270 Winchester is one of the finest hunting cartridges of all time.
Yeah sure the short action, high BC sniper cartridges(bullets) are better if you're a long range, high volume shooter but for general hunting the 270 is hard to beat.
R H nailed it, if you like the gun go for it.
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OP, it's liked plenty...Think about it; would a cartridge first introduced in the 1920's still be as popular as the 270 Win if it wasn't doing the job? IMO it's a great cartridge that still does what needs to be done for most North American big game...and does it very well. Besides, if you find out it isn't your cup of tea, I'm fairly certain you won't have any problems getting rid of a nice rifle like the Sauer 202.
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At ranges in which most game is taken (30-300 yds) it has an exceeedingly flat trajectory, ammo is available everywhere, recoil is not disturbing, whats not to like?
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The 270 WIN is the original unbelted magnum. A moderate recoil, flat shootin' SOB. What's not to like?
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Thanks for the replies, I figured people were just pulling others chains by those comments.
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You better jump on that 202. I can't think it will be available much longer. That is a great price, even if it shows a little wear.
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It's a great round. If the price is right on the rifle and you want it, don't hesitate at all to buy that gun.
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My 270 Winchester would be the last rifle I ever got rid of. And not because it's M70 Classic Featherweight.
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I hope you have already bought the Sauer 202 in .270...
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Great price on a great rifle chambered for a great cartridge. Jump on it. As you stated, the negative comments are just people pulling chains and busting chops on the internet.
Somewhere here on 24HCF, there is a thread to the effect of "Which cartridge have you used to kill the most game?" Last time I counted up, out of 200+ responses, the .270 Win was a close second behind the .30-06. Collectively, 40% of total responses between those two. None of the 36 other cartridges were even close...
Some folks talk chit. Some folks kill chit. When it comes to killing, the .270 Win is totally capable...
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I like a 270. It’s great cartridge.
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If a guy was only ever gona hunt deer ....the 270 would have to be about perfict....I have several but have never droped the hammer on and animal with one...I always much preferred the 06 .or 257 Roberts or 7-08 The 300 wby gets the long range duty.... The 270 ribbing is mostly in good fun here as most know you can't argue with success....most of the 270 guys I know would have a hard time hunting with anything else...
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.270 gets its chops busted a bunch because as others have already pointed out, it just flat works. Too bad it lives in the shadows of the .280 or maybe it would be treated better. (Insert sarcasm)
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The 270 WIN is the original unbelted magnum. A moderate recoil, flat shootin' SOB. What's not to like? Not to disagree because your kinda right....but the 270 jumped in and filed the void of the death of Newton rifles and his line of cartridges ...the 256 Newton being the most popular...it was a 6.5-06..as for the origonal unbelted mag....actually the origonal ultra mag...the 30 Newton.....
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As good as any.. 269 more.
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I have been using 270 as my primary gun since 1972. win super grade model 70. 130 grain
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Perfect deer and elk-one-day cartridge. I've paired down to a 270 and 243, factory ammo, and plenty of other things to with the other 350 days of the year.....
Keep it simple.
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