New Barrel Idea
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Topic: New Barrel Idea
Posted By: Wing master
Subject: New Barrel Idea
Date Posted: 09 August 2025 at 22:29
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I was driving down the street today and it hit me. I have always been a fan of the .270. What do you guys think of rebarreling a Savage Axis into a .270 with a twist rate that would handle the new 170 or 175 grain bullets? ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 10 August 2025 at 08:06
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Remember those barrels for 170 gr bullets don't shot 130 grsin bullets well. Thr heavy for diameter bullets do have high BC but that effect doesn't mean flatter trajectory or more energy until about 400 yards plus...not in my hunting range. The 130 grain has more energy than the 175 gr bullet at the muzzle.Those 175 gr barrels have higher twist as the bullets are moving mucch slower and need to sspin. So, you would be giving up antelope loads for elk loads. depends upon the purpose. My theory is if you want to shoot heavier bullets, get a bigger rifle.. the 280 or 7 mag handles 170 grains nicely. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 10 August 2025 at 08:30
1x8 will shoot smaller bullets just fine.
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Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 10 August 2025 at 12:54
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Thanks for the input. Good point Bear. Definatly something I will take into account. D. Is that information from Shaw? ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 10 August 2025 at 13:08
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Yes ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |