Well only have three days left before I leave on a Buck/Bull hunt in Co. Here's my problem....Went out to shoot my 7mm RM and for some reason I cant get it to shoot any better than about three inches at a 100yd. Last time I shot it was about june and it was doing fine then with the same hand loads. All deer season I've been shooting my md 700 270win. Should I try to get my 7mm shooting better or should I take my 270 which shoots 1/2 inch groups no problem. I've heard of guys shootin elk with 270's but I've never tried it.I took this rifle (7mm) last year and had no problem. But I'm not too comfterble with it shooting like this.
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I had the same problem along time ago. Problem was the stock against the barrel. I floated the stock and the problem went away.
Another problem I can see happening with your 7mm is temps. Presure changes with different temps...you may have to play with the powder charge.
The 270 well get the job done for sure...just not like the 7...
I would rather see a well placed shot in the bread basket with the 270 than a bad one out of the 7rm. Just stay under the 300 yrd mark.
Another problem I can see happening with your 7mm is temps. Presure changes with different temps...you may have to play with the powder charge.
The 270 well get the job done for sure...just not like the 7...
I would rather see a well placed shot in the bread basket with the 270 than a bad one out of the 7rm. Just stay under the 300 yrd mark.
I've used this same load/rifle for afew years. It has a H-S synthetic stock so I know its not a bedding or free floating problem. I think maybe the scope may be a little loose or something although it has'nt happened to me before with leupold pwr rings and bases. The problem is I'm sure I will figure it out just not in 3 days.....especially since I only have about 25 rounds left, and only one more chance to shoot it before I go. I usually shoot 130 accubonds in my 270 but I know it shoots some factory 150's really well. I'll have to look in my stack of targets to find out and put it on paper.
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The 7 mag isn't the cannon most people think it is, unless you step up to a 300 mag of some dicription or bigger you're not giving up as much between the 270 and a 7 mag as you may think. sure the 7mm is more powerful but you still have to have good bullet placement and the margin for error on both isn't great on elk .
If you're hunting thickets and long shots aren't probable take your 7mm, if you plan on taking long shots take your 270 with a quality 150 gr bullet and be very careful and selective with your shots, or better yet buy a bigger gun. it isn't like we don't always need an excuse to buy a new rifle anyway.
If you're hunting thickets and long shots aren't probable take your 7mm, if you plan on taking long shots take your 270 with a quality 150 gr bullet and be very careful and selective with your shots, or better yet buy a bigger gun. it isn't like we don't always need an excuse to buy a new rifle anyway.
> or better yet
>buy a bigger gun. it
>isn't like we don't always
>need an excuse to buy
>a new rifle anyway.
I'd love to, next year I'll have to check my rifles 11 days before I have to leave since I live in good ole California. Looks like the 270's on its way to Co. Thanks Dude
>buy a bigger gun. it
>isn't like we don't always
>need an excuse to buy
>a new rifle anyway.
I'd love to, next year I'll have to check my rifles 11 days before I have to leave since I live in good ole California. Looks like the 270's on its way to Co. Thanks Dude
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The .270 is plenty of caliber for elk. Don't worry about it at all. If you are not confident in the 7mm - leave it at home or at least in camp. It sounds like you might not have enough time to get the work done you need on it. I would have no hesitation whatsoever about using the .270. It will flat out get the job done on elk and deer.
UTROY
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UTROY
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