M MLN1963 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2012 Messages 528 Reaction score 9 Nov 8, 2013 #21 Did your early gun have an insufficient twist rate or something? Did you try different 130 grain bullets? Did you try 150s or other weight bullet?
Did your early gun have an insufficient twist rate or something? Did you try different 130 grain bullets? Did you try 150s or other weight bullet?
P patocazador Well-Known Member Joined Aug 22, 2012 Messages 5,496 Reaction score 17 Nov 8, 2013 #22 I tried a sure-fire solution. I traded it for a .280 (called 7mm Express at the time). 7mm gives many more bullet options.
I tried a sure-fire solution. I traded it for a .280 (called 7mm Express at the time). 7mm gives many more bullet options.
M MLN1963 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2012 Messages 528 Reaction score 9 Nov 8, 2013 #23 So you gave up on it quickly. Something wasn't right because 130s are probably the second most common 270 round behind 150s. My TC Venture shoots sub MOA with 130 and 150 Federals.
So you gave up on it quickly. Something wasn't right because 130s are probably the second most common 270 round behind 150s. My TC Venture shoots sub MOA with 130 and 150 Federals.
M MLN1963 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2012 Messages 528 Reaction score 9 Nov 8, 2013 #24 Good choice on the replacement. I believe I will own a 280 someday. Not much to dislike about that round other than availability.
Good choice on the replacement. I believe I will own a 280 someday. Not much to dislike about that round other than availability.
