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- Introduced in 1925 for the Winchester Model
- 54 Bolt-Action rifle, the .270 Winchester was a
- success almost immediately. It's popularity has
- been assisted by sponsorship of some of the most
- famous and infuential writers in the field, such
- as Jack O'Conner who called the .270 his favorite
- cartridge.
-
- The .270 Winchester is a .30-06 Springfield
- necked-down to accept a .278-inch bullet.
- Factory 130-grain bullets leave the muzzle at
- 3060 fps.
-