In any list of the all-time favorite American hunting cartridges the 270 Winchester is always a strong contender. The 270 has been chambered in almost every action type by every major arms maker worldwide since its introduction in 1925. Despite its age and competition from several newer cartridges the 270 is very much alive and is still the quintessential cartridge for mule deer sheep and other “western” big game species. The 270 earned its reputation with the 130 grain bullet and this is still the best choice for most big game hunting situations. Sierra® offers this cartridge featuring the 130-grain GameChangerTM bullet… true “one-gun” choice for anything from prairie dogs to elk.
Caliber Dictionary
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The 7mm Remington Magnum was introduced in 1962 in the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action. Gunwriters Les Bowman, Warren Page, and others had been clamoring for a fast 7mm, and the Remington's "Big Seven" was the answer. Except the very similar 275 H&H dates to 1912, and the 7mm Weatherby Magnum to 1944. No matter; the 7mm Remington Magnum was a huge success. Viewed as more versatile, it blew the 264 Winchester Magnum off the market and went on to become the world's most popular "magnum" cartridge. Though since surpassed in this role by the 300 Winchester Magnum, the 7mm Remington Magnum remains a world-standard hunting cartridge, adequate for game up to elk and moose, flat-shooting, and able to achieve meaningful velocities with bullets up to 175 grains--but with less recoil than the fast .30-calibers. Most firearms manufacturers chamber to it, and the selection of factory loads is rich and varied. — Craig Boddington
