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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631362
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.270 WSM is the correct answer.



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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Bull64] #2631365
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Originally Posted by Bull64
Originally Posted by AU338MAG
270 Winchester is gay.


rolleyesI know of a couple dump-truck loads of deer that wouldn't agree with that...



Me too.

Always gotta be a few that try to ice skate uphill


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631411
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really !!!!!! most of them . but you'll find any body that loves "choice" as much as me . there are so many that there is choice for each critter and how you hunt it .

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AU338MAG] #2631437
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Originally Posted by AU338MAG
270 Winchester is gay.


10-4

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631493
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I don’t think the 6.5 creed is overrated I just hate that douchebags on the internet have ruined it. It’s a great cartridge (probably my favorite) but there are other cartridges that will do the same thing.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AU338MAG] #2631546
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Originally Posted by AU338MAG
270 Winchester is gay.


Jack O'Conner would disagree.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631600
11/07/18 06:16 PM
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.223 and AR tactical bs.


Only hits count.
Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: dave260rem!] #2631611
11/07/18 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dave260rem!
.223 and AR tactical bs.

I think "tactical" is definitely the most overused word in the guns & ammo world today.
But I wouldn't say that the 223 is overrated, it's actually a very impressive little spitfire.
I couldn't care less about an AR anything, and I don't even own one, but a 223 of some variation will always be in my bag of tricks.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631634
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It’s true. .270 Win is ghey.
I sold mine after I had a Core Lokt bounce off a 9-point’s neck.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

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“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AC870] #2631651
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Originally Posted by AC870
It’s true. .270 Win is ghey.
I sold mine after I had a Core Lokt bounce off a 9-point’s neck.


Never had this happen back when I used a 270 but almost everything I shot with it ran forever and the entry and exit hole looked like I had shot it with an archery practice point which meant they didn't bleed very much.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: fladeerhntr] #2631671
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Originally Posted by fladeerhntr
Originally Posted by AC870
It’s true. .270 Win is ghey.
I sold mine after I had a Core Lokt bounce off a 9-point’s neck.


Never had this happen back when I used a 270 but almost everything I shot with it ran forever and the entry and exit hole looked like I had shot it with an archery practice point which meant they didn't bleed very much.


Must be some tough ass deer where you hunt. The 20 or so deer ive shot with a 270 have been dead where they stood


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631677
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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631758
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Woo Hoo! I hadn't read this thread when I put down the .270 as the most UNDERATED.. Good to be a contrarian. My entry for overated would be the 7mm Rem Mag. In the mid to late '70s, it seemed like everybody who was shooting power lines or pastures had to have one, generally with a Bushnell or Weaver scope screwed to a '70s era Remington that was likely doing well to shoot 2 MOA, and hit within an inch of a .270 at 300. But they were shooting LONG RANGE, dontcha know. Good times.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631774
11/07/18 09:21 PM
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Most overrated caliber to me is a 6.5 greedmore.


If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AC870] #2631780
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Originally Posted by AC870
It’s true. .270 Win is ghey.
I sold mine after I had a Core Lokt bounce off a 9-point’s neck.

Lol I have missed few also, but when I did my part it worked 100% of the time. The only 2 rifles I had from age 12 to 25 were a BAR and a BDL both in 270. I killed many deer between the 2 over that span. In that time I think I shot every bullet on the market. Core Locts and Federal B-Tip were the go to and shot well in both rifles. Nowadays about all I reload are Accubond and TSX. Both of those are semi retired now and a rely on a 6.5.............SE to put meat on the table. I like the low recoil, and it just puts them down.

To each his own, I wouldnt hesitate for a second to carry either of those gay .270 into Elk country.
The most important factor in killing power is shot placement using the appropriate type bullet.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631788
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Oh and the most overrated, anything Creedmoor, Magnum, or Weatherby proprietary

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631809
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It didn’t bounce off but it blew up. Base of neck. Went in about an inch. Blew a hole big as your hand. I dunno if it hit a twig or what. It was good I got down and went to it immediately. It got up. I shot it again and had to stab it with a knife. I was running late and only had the 4 bullets in the gun. I’d shot a doe twice before shooting the buck twice.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: low wall] #2631818
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Originally Posted by low wall
Woo Hoo! I hadn't read this thread when I put down the .270 as the most UNDERATED.. Good to be a contrarian. My entry for overated would be the 7mm Rem Mag. In the mid to late '70s, it seemed like everybody who was shooting power lines or pastures had to have one, generally with a Bushnell or Weaver scope screwed to a '70s era Remington that was likely doing well to shoot 2 MOA, and hit within an inch of a .270 at 300. But they were shooting LONG RANGE, dontcha know. Good times.

I agree. 7 Mag.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631819
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I lined 2 does up one time to see what the 130gr accubond were all about. #1 doe 130lbs through both shoulders #2 doe 100lbs double lungs and #3 doe 100lbs that I didn’t realize was standing behind #2 neck hit and bullet under skin opposite side. This was at about 75yards all three were DRT and oh by the way this was a .270win I don’t think it’s overrated.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AC870] #2631851
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Originally Posted by AC870
It didn’t bounce off but it blew up. Base of neck. Went in about an inch. Blew a hole big as your hand. I dunno if it hit a twig or what. It was good I got down and went to it immediately. It got up. I shot it again and had to stab it with a knife. I was running late and only had the 4 bullets in the gun. I’d shot a doe twice before shooting the buck twice.


That's tough luck, it would make my think twice also. I shot a buck a couple years ago in about the same spot with a .308, dont remember the bullet, it didnt pass through but he dropped.

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