Author Topic: .270 handi questions (Read 508 times)

Larry R · « **on:** August 26, 2005, 12:52:35 PM »

i am kinda new to handi rifles i have a .223 bull barrel and just recently ordered a .270 barrel for it. i was just wandering if anyone has a handi in .270 and if so what kind of accuracy i should expect?

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2005, 01:18:21 PM »

It took a while to get mine to shoot well but after i found a load it liked it shoots around 3/4 at 100 yards all day long

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2005, 02:00:40 PM »

As Stimpylu said, with the right load, they'll shoot real good!! Even the cheap Rem 130gr coreloks shoot a little over 1" in both of mine.

Larry R · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2005, 02:09:35 PM »

do either of you think that it would be suitable for 250 yrd shots on white tail?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2005, 02:44:33 PM »

The caliber is if the shooter is, if ya know what I mean. :wink:

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2005, 03:01:44 PM »

I've used my bolt 270 on 350 yard shots at pronghorn so i'd say yes to a 250 yard shot at whitetail

Larry R · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2005, 03:21:30 PM »

thanks for the info guys i knew the 270 is a very accurate round in a bolt gun i was'nt sure about in a single shot though, seeing how i had trouble getting my .223 to shoot less then an inch at 100 yards

EVOC ONE · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2005, 05:30:34 PM »

I just picked up my first .270 Handi about two weeks ago. I've never owned a .270 in anything prior.

Yesterday, I had the first opportunity to see what it could do. Last week I picked up some PMP and Hot Shot 130 gr. sp. at a gun show for $5.00 a box, so what the heck?

I couldn't get it to shoot the Hot Shots past 50 yds. At that distance I was getting about 1"-1 1/2" but I couldn't even group at 100 yds. I checked the scope mounts, forend, etc. Finally put it away and went back out today. First, I re-boresighted it and tried the PMP's. The first shot at 100 yds was at seven o'clock 2" out of the bull. I adjusted the scope and the second shot cracked the bull at 9 o'clock. The third shot cracked the bull at 3 o'clock. The fourth was 1/2" directly below the third. Other than both my .280 Handi's, I've had few guns that shot so well so soon.

Being a life-long .30-06 fellow, I must admit it took a bit more tinkering and shooting to get the '06 to shoot that well.

Good Luck and Enjoy!

EVOC ONE

Varminter · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2005, 07:10:06 AM »

I'm working on my second 270 barrel. The first would shoot about an 1" at 100 yards with the 130gr. winchester silver box power point.
The 270 i have now i haven't got a chance to work up a load for it yet but i think it has alot of potential considering it's an UC. They have a good reputation for being accurate.

Piney · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2005, 08:29:26 AM »

I've shot the .270 cal for a number of years in the bolt action and respect what it can do with the right ammo. This will be my 3rd season with the handi and I really love this rifle so much I parted company with the bolt. Have tried lots ammo, but this thing shoots the green box 130gr. about 1"at 100yds, just about perfect for whitetail.

sureshot2040 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2005, 01:38:37 PM »

do you guys have a problem with accuracy as the gun heats up??
should i slow down on my shots to let it cool down ??
sureshot

Mac11700 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2005, 02:14:13 PM »

Quote from: sureshot2040

do you guys have a problem with accuracy as the gun heats up??
should i slow down on my shots to let it cool down ??
sureshot

Yep... :agree:

Mac