Author Topic: 270 Ingram (Read 777 times)

Possum · « **on:** August 23, 2005, 07:18:11 AM »

Anyone ever heard of a 270 Ingram for the Contender? What are the pros and cons of the cartridge?

Lone Star · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2005, 11:42:28 AM »

It fits right in between the 6.5 TCU and the 7 TCU. The only advantage is the ability to use .277" bullets if you have a bunch already.
Disadvantages? Expensive dies, virtually no tested load data, and the Ingram barrels had a bad reputation for separating from their lugs upon firing..... :shock:

Possum · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2005, 12:15:56 PM »

Thanks Lone Star.

flatlander · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2005, 02:07:40 AM »

What chambers did the Ingram offer besides the 270? I need to add them to the caliber listing. Thanks.

Lone Star · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2005, 06:28:09 AM »

I know they were available in .270, 7mm, and .30 calibers based on the .223 case. There may well have been others, but I never saw them.

dpw256 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2005, 04:00:14 PM »

Have one in 6mmx222 in a 10 " barrel.