270 wthby mag, 24 or 26 inch barrell.

[hofts]

if you were going to buy a 270 weatherby mag, would you opt for the 24 or 26 inch barrel if you had a choice?

gun used for antelope-deer-possible back up on elk.
gun will be shot in open-country,
gun will also be up tree stands, shooting fairly close quarters.
most shots however under 300 yards.
thanks.

[Leadbutt]

I know alot of people how like the 24" bbl's and think the 26" is too clumsy to carry,, but I have always thought that in the weatherby calibers the longer the better,, may not be true,, but ine all carry the 26" tube

[muledeer]

I have a 270 Weatherby Mag with a 24" barrel, a 300 Weatherby Mag with a 24" barrel and a 7 Weatherby Mag with a 26" barrel. Personally. I prefer the 24" especially walking through aspen groves and high brush and deer, antelope, and elk won't know the difference.
Muledeer

[razmuz]

Without the 26 in barrel the 270 mag is just another 270. The reason I will not own a magnum is because I don't like long barrels. Many times I've seen nimrods with 7mm mags and 22 inch barrels. Their only fooling themselves. A 7m-08 with a 22 inch barrel will out perform a 7mm mag with the same 22 inch barrel. I will admit that the short barreled magnums make a big flash and bang. That's what nimrods really like.

[Brithunter]

Well if you want a 28" barrel but do not like the overall length of the rifle then get a compact single shot action the rifle with a 26" barrel will likely be the same length or shorter even than a bolt action with a 22" barrel.

I do feel that some folks make a Mountain out of a Molehill over this overall legth thing have never really had a problem with it myself and it amazes me that the upland hunters seem to get by using semi auto shotguns with 28" barrels without too many problems.

[Dan Morris]

Having chronoed all my rifles, 24 and 26", I'd definitely go the 26.
That little 2" difference really shows up. JMO
Dan

[BruceRN]

Dear Hofts;

I want to offer my opinion on your bbl length question. Are you planning on carrying this rifle in heavy brush, open field, or a little of both. I think optimum accuracy and maximum bullet punch will come from a 26" barrel. But, bullet placement with any calibre or barrel lenght is critical and humane!

[Skyline]

Bruce.........the original post is 2001 .............man I hope he got his plans in order by now!

[BruceRN]

Hey Sky;

Thanks, I just saw the date on that post.

[hofts]

actually, 2001 is when i registered. the posted date on the bottom is actually around 5-5 if i remember correctly.

anyway thanks for all your input. i am prob going to go with a 280 rem anyway.
thanks again.