Great data and very nicely presented. The 6.8 Western does outperform the cartridges you mentioned although the 165 LRAB load does closer to 2900 fps in 24" barreled factory rifles. However still more than enough performance for moose and elk to further than most can see to shoot. I do hope...
Yes they are all from a 26" tube. I believe that the 270 PHC would perform better than the 270 Win with shorter barrels as it seems to get more velocity with a couple of grains less powder with most bullet/powder combinations. I believe that this is largely due to the fact that the modern pointy...
The .270 PRC is a great place to be only I called it the 270 PHC ( Precision Hunter Cartridge). Although likely not mythical it does perform as good, or better, than the 270 Win and 270 WSM with modern lightweight bullets with less powder. I designed it to run the Hornady 145 ELDX and Nosler...