[djchoma]

wondering which is a better rifle.. looking to shoot 120 gr out of a tikka t3 in 25-06. not sure if it will stabilize the heavier projectile... any input on the subject would be much help. it is a 1 in 10" twist. thanks guys

[theropinfool]

I shoot 120 nosler partition's in my 25-06. 1-10 twist as well. Stabilizes just fine. Killed 3 deer and 1 elk with it. Shoots sub-moa.

Never messed with a .270 short. I know some guys that love em. I still think they're just a fad.

[stick_man]

Either one is a good choice, but the .25-06 would be cheaper to purchase factory ammo for, easier to find ammo for, and even cheaper to reload for. Your 1:10 twist shouldn't have any trouble stabilizing the 120gr projectiles. The 120gr Partition makes for a great elk load for it too.

The WSM is a flat shooting, hard hitting round. The biggest drawback that I see for the .270WSM is the limited choices of bullets for reloading. A 7mmWSM or 300WSM would be (IMHO) much better choices if you reload simply due to the much wider selection of reloading components available in those calibers.

[natman]

Originally Posted by stick_man

The biggest drawback that I see for the .270WSM is the limited choices of bullets for reloading. A 7mmWSM or 300WSM would be (IMHO) much better choices if you reload simply due to the much wider selection of reloading components available in those calibers.

With the possible exception of match bullets, what bullet isn't available in .270? What hunting situation can't be addressed?

[robocop10mm]

The .25-06 is something of a wonder caliber. I do not know anyone with one that will not shoot outstanding groups. I am unable to load a bad round for mine. 120's will shoot fine in a 1/10 and work well for anything short of moose and bear.

[Txhillbilly]

I don't shoot many 120gr's out of mine.They shoot good,but my barrel loves to shoot 115gr Berger VLD's and Nosler Combined Technology 115gr Silvertips.

It shoots 1 hole groups with those bullets,and performs well on game.

[axxe55]

if having to make a choice and i could be biased as i own a 25-06, and have had several over the years, i would choose it over the 270WSM. the 270WSM has a little performance edge over the 25-06, but the 25-06 has been around for many years and is just a proven performer. personally i am just not a big fan of the short mag cartridges, as i am more traditional and prefer the older calibers. but it's just a personal preference and nothing in the fact that the short mags aren't good cartridges.

[stick_man]

Originally Posted by natman

With the possible exception of match bullets, what bullet isn't available in .270? What hunting situation can't be addressed?

Well, it seems like just about every manufacturer makes at least one bullet weight for the .270 but not many make more than 2. Seems like the only weights I have seen for them have been 130gr and 150gr from most manufacturers. I don't have a .270, so it has been a while since I have looked. The selection may be increasing a little lately due to the new calibers being on the market (.270WSM and 6.8Spc?)

Compare that to the offerings in .25 caliber and you will see a substantial difference. (Could it be due to the many different .25 caliber cartridges?) One other major advantage to the .25-06... ever try making a .270WSM out of VERY COMMON .30-06 brass? It is a very easy task for the .25-06.

While I said there are many more options with the .25-06 than the .270WSM, I will not argue the capabilities of the .270 or the .270WSM. They are so close performancewise to the .25-06 that you really couldn't go wrong with either. I do feel, however, that the .270WSM will turn out to be a fad cartridge that will not gain long-term popularity.

These comments are strictly based on MY experiences and observations with them. Your experiences will likely vary greatly from mine.

[axxe55]

Originally Posted by stick_man

Well, it seems like just about every manufacturer makes at least one bullet weight for the .270 but not many make more than 2. Seems like the only weights I have seen for them have been 130gr and 150gr from most manufacturers. I don't have a .270, so it has been a while since I have looked. The selection may be increasing a little lately due to the new calibers being on the market (.270WSM and 6.8Spc?)

Compare that to the offerings in .25 caliber and you will see a substantial difference. (Could it be due to the many different .25 caliber cartridges?) One other major advantage to the .25-06... ever try making a .270WSM out of VERY COMMON .30-06 brass? It is a very easy task for the .25-06.

While I said there are many more options with the .25-06 than the .270WSM, I will not argue the capabilities of the .270 or the .270WSM. They are so close performancewise to the .25-06 that you really couldn't go wrong with either. I do feel, however, that the .270WSM will turn out to be a fad cartridge that will not gain long-term popularity.

These comments are strictly based on MY experiences and observations with them. Your experiences will likely vary greatly from mine.

with some of the newer cartridge offerings in the 270 calibers, the range from around 100-170gr bullets in many different types and flavors. the 270 has expanded in bullet selection in the last several years. this is a good time to own and reload in the 270 calibers.