270 WSM or 300WSM?

[Intruder]

To some degree it's a flip of the coin.  Both are gonna be great out to 300-350yards.  If you're talking 400 yard shots though I think you're be a lil better off w/ the 300wsm.  Not that the 270 can't perform at those ranges but more that the 300's bullet weights are going to perform better.  Once you get over about 300yards I think you're pushing the envelope a little on the 270... especially if on bigger animals.

[archery288]

I personally would go with the 300 wsm... Just for the fact that you have a great variety of bullet weights for larger animals.  And in which case they will have more kinetic energy at longer ranges as well for knock down power.  Just my 

[Bofire]

 :)In the Tikkas all the actions are the same length. I have one in 300Win Mag and my brother has the 300 short mag in Tikkas, the recoil is not a big deal.
I have a few Tikkas.
Carl

[actionshooter]

:)In the Tikkas all the actions are the same length. I have one in 300Win Mag and my brother has the 300 short mag in Tikkas, the recoil is not a big deal.
I have a few Tikkas.
Carl

Ya carl thats a bummer about the Tikkas, long action is all thats offered.
 But a Tikka weighs 6.3# and cost $600, in comparison the Remington Alaskan Ti (Remingtons lightweight) weighs 6# and cost $2000

[FOsteology]

Of the two, I'd go .270WSM

However, initially you mentioned that you considered the 7mm WSM. Are you aware that it's available in the Kimber Montana? Weighs in at 6 1/4 lbs 

[actionshooter]

Thanks FO, I have been looking at the montana in 7wsm, they are tough to come by but there are some out there. They cost 2x as much but its still running through my head 

[Bofire]

and a Kimber 'might' shoot as good as a remington, neither are close to a Tikka.
LOL
sorry couldn't help my self
Carl

[actionshooter]

and a Kimber 'might' shoot as good as a remington, neither are close to a Tikka.
LOL
sorry couldn't help my self
Carl

The fact the Kimber might shoot like crap is an issue also. They don't have the best rep.

[FOsteology]

and a Kimber 'might' shoot as good as a remington, neither are close to a Tikka.
LOL
sorry couldn't help my self
Carl

The fact the Kimber might shoot like crap is an issue also. They don't have the best rep.

The Montana hands down is a MUCH better rifle than the Tikka. You actually get a lot of rifle for the $$. Nothing else on the factory market comes close.

A couple of issues are typically brought up when discussing the Montana..... feeding and accuracy.

I believe the feeding issues of a couple years ago have been resolved.

On accuracy.... honestly, I think some of it might be technique as some folks just don't shoot light weight rifles that well.

Plus, the receiver having thin walls, a pencil thin barrel.... the bedding needs to be just right.

I'd gamble on another Montana. If it didn't shoot well out of the box, for less than four bills Hill Country Rifles would square it away. Even with the extra $$ spent, it's still a lot of rifle for money.

[257 Wby Mag]

I'd go with a 270 too. And if I were spending Kimber $$$, I'd step up a couple more bills and get a Sako 85 Finlight.....

[bankwalker]

I'd go with a 270 too. And if I were spending Kimber $$$, I'd step up a couple more bills and get a Sako 85 Finlight.....

those finlights are awesome rifles. my budie has one and he wouldnt trade it for anything. i know ive try'd getting it many times lol

btw anyone know the wieght of the finlight? i have not been able to find those specs on it anywhere.

[MountainWalk]

i put more faith in a higher sectional density than a high ballisic coeffecient. the 300 beats teh 270

[actionshooter]

I'd go with a 270 too. And if I were spending Kimber $$$, I'd step up a couple more bills and get a Sako 85 Finlight.....

those finlights are awesome rifles. my budie has one and he wouldnt trade it for anything. i know ive try'd getting it many times lol

btw anyone know the wieght of the finlight? i have not been able to find those specs on it anywhere.

I looked it up one time and the finlights are actually a little heavier than the tikka T3 lite.

 As for the kimber montanas, They are everything I am looking for except for the bad reviews on accuracy. I have read so much bad press, there is NO way its coincidence or just all around poor shooting.

[mossback91]

I'd go with a 270 too. And if I were spending Kimber $$$, I'd step up a couple more bills and get a Sako 85 Finlight.....

those finlights are awesome rifles. my budie has one and he wouldnt trade it for anything. i know ive try'd getting it many times lol

btw anyone know the wieght of the finlight? i have not been able to find those specs on it anywhere.

I looked it up one time and the finlights are actually a little heavier than the tikka T3 lite.

 As for the kimber montanas, They are everything I am looking for except for the bad reviews on accuracy. I have read so much bad press, there is NO way its coincidence or just all around poor shooting.

Didnt you see the vid of BIgStick shooting at 700 yards with his?

[actionshooter]

  Thats funny
 I almost forgot about that guy 
 The deal with the montanas are they shoot really well or crappy, luck of the draw