20” Long Action Talk

[JMundy84]

Why not just chop it into a 20" 270? I have a weatherby vanguard with a ridiculously long barrel on it that I'm probably going to chop and thread at 18 or 20

 

[wind gypsy]

6 or 6.5x284

What animals are you hunting with it? If nothing bigger than deer I struggle to see reason for anything bigger than 6.5.

 

[bpctcb]

You might look at a 8 twist 270 win barrel so you can load & shoot the 170 Bergers. I’ve got a 26” McGowen barrel on order for such a setup.

BP

 

[Ktwebb33]

6 or 6.5x284

What animals are you hunting with it? If nothing bigger than deer I struggle to see reason for anything bigger than 6.5.

I have a 6.5 that’s great

 

[leachguy]

I had a 20" 270 that I was able to get over 3000fps shooting 130s. It was a sweet gun to shoot. Never did actually hunt with it.
My next project is going to be a .25 or 6mm in either -06 or 284 parent case with a 18" barrel and a suppressor.

 

[ACHILLES]

I recently acquired a Remington 700 chambered in 270win. I have plans of using the action for a build and wanted some input.
Where I hunt, 90% of shots would be <300…a rare opportunity could stretch it out to 400-500ish. Understanding the sacrifice of a shorter barrel, I’m pretty set on a 20” barrel, for running suppressed.
Currently, I’m set up to reload for 30-06 so I’m leaning towards a 20” 30-06 build. I like the versatility of 120’s-200’s+.
Any other suggestions for a 20” long action build?
Anyone with a similar set up and real world experience?

For shots 300 and under I would just leave it as a 18-20” 270win and save money for components. 130s or 150s will be good for that distance easily. I have a 16” 30-06 that very nice with a variety of loads from 124-220gr and probably one of the most versatile cartridges there is.
Theres also the fast twist 25-06 option running 133-135gr bergers or eldms. Even cheap 100gr speers would shoot flat and hammer critters out to 300 yds
I have a browning BAR in 270win I’m going to eventually cut down to 20” suppress and change out the gas relief port along with a few other mods.

 

[JMundy84]

I had a 20" 270 that I was able to get over 3000fps shooting 130s. It was a sweet gun to shoot. Never did actually hunt with it.
My next project is going to be a .25 or 6mm in either -06 or 284 parent case with a 18" barrel and a suppressor.

What was the load?

 

[Driftin]

The 270 is a very affordable idea.

 

[Shane431]

My 2 cents. I like 7mm’s. I’m building a 20” 7PRC.

 

[Unckebob]

Get a 280AI. I like mine in a 20" barrel and feel able to take everything from deer to moose.

 

[Ktwebb33]

I’ve thought about it, but 280AI ammo seems much harder to come by where I’m at…I reload, but I’d have to start fresh with 280AI over 30-06. I’m looking at ballistic calculators though trying to figure out if it’s worth going to instead of the 30-06.

 

[BurtonGus]

I have a .270 win that I’m contemplating doing the same thing with. For me, the availability of components and factory ammo make the .270 more appealing from a practical standpoint. The .280 AI is a great blend of performance, speed, recoil, etc. but it’s not as readily available. One day I’ll build one. But for now, I don’t think the critters will know the difference.
I have heard complaints of shorter .270’s being louder. Can 4” less of barrel increase the noise that much? Does anyone have experience with one?

 

[leachguy]

I have a .270 win that I’m contemplating doing the same thing with. For me, the availability of components and factory ammo make the .270 more appealing from a practical standpoint. The .280 AI is a great blend of performance, speed, recoil, etc. but it’s not as readily available. One day I’ll build one. But for now, I don’t think the critters will know the difference.
I have heard complaints of shorter .270’s being louder. Can 4” less of barrel increase the noise that much? Does anyone have experience with one?

My 20" 270 was a little louder. I didn't think it was crazy but that was just me going "yeah that seems a little louder than the other day with the 22" barrel." I also only shot it with ear pro, so it never really bothered me.