Wsm 2008 Winner 9,3/10 8112 votes
Bill Kazmaier is the only American on the short list of the World’s Strongest Man Hall of Fame. In 1980, five nations were represented at WSM – the most ever for the competition up to that point. .300 WSM Hunting Loads 180 Nosler Accubond,Preferred Load) 71.0 gr H4831 Neck Sized Win Brass,0.334' Bushing for 0.002 grip) Federal 215 Match OAL = 2.87' to fit Rem 700 Magazine Velocity = 2,975 fps in 24' factory barrel SD. Lithuania: 2009, 2010 & 2012 World's Strongest Man champion 2nd place 2002, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2013 World's Strongest Man 7-time winner of Arnold Strongman Classic from 2003–2008, and 2014, 2nd place 2010, 3rd place 2011.
Re: Vote for the winner of WSM 2008 i can imagine how being wsm and attracting fame like he does could turn an already slightly arrogant guy into an outright wanker. 11-Sep-2008, 08:35 PM #8. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the.300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a.277 caliber bullet. The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.
| 270 Winchester Short Magnum | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | USA | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer | Winchester | |||||||||||||||||||
| Designed | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Produced | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent case | .300 WSM | |||||||||||||||||||
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | .277 in (7.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Neck diameter | .3140 in (7.98 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shoulder diameter | .5381 in (13.67 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | .5550 in (14.10 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | .535 in (13.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rim thickness | .054 in (1.4 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 2.100 in (53.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 2.860 in (72.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rifling twist | 1-10' | |||||||||||||||||||
| Primer type | Large rifle magnum | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum pressure | 65,000 psi (450 MPa) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 24' Source(s): 'Shooting Times' [1] / Accurate Powder [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||
The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the .300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet. The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.[3] It is a member of the Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges.
Overview[edit]
When it was introduced, the 300 WSM sported a new case that showed a lot of promise for uses in other calibers. In 2002 Winchester introduced new cartridges in its Winchester Short Magnum family, including the 7 mm WSM and 270 WSM. This new .270 cartridge was the third commercial .270 ever produced, and the first one in 60 years.[1]
The 270 WSM is an improvement over the older 270 Winchester providing higher velocity with bullets of the same weight, and thus a flatter trajectory and more energy. Velocities tend to be about 250 ft/s (76 m/s) faster, in a cartridge that is shorter and can therefore be used ina shorter action resulting in a more compact rifle if desired.
Performance[edit]
The .270 WSM is the only cartridge of the WSM family that produces notable ballistic gains over other existing cartridges. The .300 WSM closely mimics the long-popular .300 Winchester Magnum, while the 7mm WSM matches performance of the 7mm Remington Magnum in similar barrel lengths. The .325 WSM is in a league of its own in North America as the 8 mm caliber has not become commonplace.[4]
The .270 WSM comes quite close in performance to that of the legendary .270 Weatherby Magnum, with notable differences being that the .270 WSM is chambered in a short action and normally utilizes a 24' barrel whereas the older Weatherby cartridge utilizes a long action and is most commonly paired with a 26' barrel.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abPearce, Lane (October 2007). 'Nosler's Model 48 Sporter and the .270 WSM'. Shooting Times. 48 (10): 44–46.
- ^'270 WSM reloading dataArchived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine' from Accurate Powder
- ^Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' InstituteArchived July 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^http://www.chuckhawks.com/short_magnums.htm
External links[edit]
- The 270 WSM by Chuck Hawks
- 270 WSM Accuracy in Browning X-BoltArchived 2011-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.270_Winchester_Short_Magnum&oldid=1006280374'
A-BOLT SERIES
A-Bolt Hunter
Current bolt-action rifle manufactured by B.C. Miroku. Chambered for various popular calibers. Offered with 22', 24' or 26' barrel. Has short-/long-action. Adjustable trigger. Detachable box magazine mounted under floorplate. Furnished without sights. Blued, with checkered walnut stock. Introduced in 1985.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Hunter
Introduced in 1994. New model features newly designed anti-bind bolt and improved trigger system. In 2001, .300 Winchester Short Magnum cartridge offered for this model. In 2003, a left-hand model introduced.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Hunter WSSM
Similar to A-Bolt Hunter. Chambered for .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM cartridges. Stock design different, with addition of longer pistol-grip and thicker forearm. Weight about 6.25 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Micro Hunter
Introduced in 1999. Features shorter length of pull and shorter barrel length than Hunter model. Offered in .22 Hornet, .22-250, 7mm-08, .308, .243 and .260 calibers. Weight about 6 lbs. In 2003, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM and .300 WSM calibers were added for this model as well as left-hand version. NOTE: Add $30 for left-hand; $30 for WSM calibers.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Classic Hunter
Features Monte Carlo stock, low luster bluing, select walnut and double bordered checkering. Offered in .30-06, .270, 7mm Rem. Magnum and .300 Win. Magnum. No sights. Weight about 7 lbs. Introduced in 1999.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Stainless Hunter
Features black composite stock, stainless steel receiver and barrel, no sights. Chamberings range from .243 Winchester to .300 WSM. Weight about 6.5 lbs. Introduced in 2008.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Classic Hunter WSSM
As above, but chambered for .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM cartridges. Weight about 6.25 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Mountain Ti
Features lightweight stainless steel 23' barrel, titanium receiver and lightweight fiberglass stock. Chambered for .270 WSM, 7mm WSM and .300 WSM cartridges. Weight about 5.5 lbs. Calibers: .243, 7mm-08, .308, .325 WSM. Introduced in 2004.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Composite Stalker
Supplied with composite stock and matte finish bluing. Offered in .338 Win. Magnum, .300 Win. Magnum, 7mm Rem. Magnum, .25-06, .270, .280, .30-06. Introduced in 1988. In 2001, .300 Winchester Short Magnum cartridge was offered for this model. Calibers: .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM, .25 WSSM, .223, .243, .7mm-08, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 WSM, .325 WSM, .25-06, .270, .280, .30-06, 7mm RM, .300 WM, .338 WM. NOTE: Add 10 percent for BOSS or left-hand version.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Composite Stalker
Same as above, with 1994 improvements. NOTE: Add $80 for BOSS system.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Composite Stalker WSSM
As above, but chambered for .223 WSSM or .243 WSSM cartridge. Weight about 6 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Stainless Stalker
Bolt-action rifle. Calibers: .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM, .25 WSSM, .223, .243, .7mm-08, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 WSM, .325 WSM, .25-06, .270, .280, .30-06, 7mm RM, .300 WM, .338 WM, .375 H&H. Barrel: 22', 23', 24', 26' stainless steel, sightless (except for .375 H&H). Magazine: detachable box. Stock: black composite. NOTE: Add $30 for .300 and .338 calibers; 10 percent for BOSS system and left-hand version.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Composite Stainless Stalker
Same as above, with 1994 improvements. NOTE: Add $30 for Magnum calibers; $110 for BOSS system.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Stainless Stalker WSSM
As above, but chambered for .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM calibers. Stock design slightly different from standard A-Bolt Stalker. Weight about 6 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Carbon Fiber Stainless Stalker
Features a Christensen Arms patent carbon barrel. Chambered for .22-250 or .300 Win. Magnum. Weight about: 6.25 lbs. short action; 7 lbs. long action. Introduced in 2000. In 2001, .300 Winchester Short Magnum cartridge offered for this model.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Heavy Barrel Varmint
Introduced in 1994. Features all A-Bolt II improvements in a heavy barrel varmint rifle. Offered in .22-250 and .223 Rem. calibers, with 22' barrel. Equipped with black laminated wood stock.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Varmint Stalker
Introduced in 2002. Features new armor coated synthetic stock. Matte blue metal finish. Chambered for .223 Rem. and .22-250 Rem. cartridges. Fitted with 24' barrel on .223 and 26' barrel on .22-250. Weight about 8 lbs.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Varmint Stalker WSSM
As above, but chambered for .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM cartridges. Weight about 7.75 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Eclipse M-1000
Thumbhole stock. Calibers: .270, .30-06, 7mm RM, .22-250, .308, .270 WSM, .7mm WSM, .300 WSM. Fitted with 26' barrel with BOSS system. Stock laminated hardwood, with gray/black finish. Forearm benchrest style. Weight about 9 lbs. 13 oz. NOTE: Add 10 percent for BOSS.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Eclipse M-1000 WSM & Stainless
Introduced in 2004. Offered in all WSM calibers. M-1000 blued with heavy barrel; stainless fitted with heavy bull barrel. Barrel length 26'. Weight 9.85 lbs. No sights. NOTE: Add $200 for stainless model.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Eclipse Varmint
Introduced in 1996. Features thumbhole stock made from gray/black laminated hardwood. Offered in two versions: short-action, heavy-barrel; long and short action, with standard-weight barrel. Weight about: 9 lbs.; standard-barrel 7.5 lbs. depending on caliber.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Euro-Bolt
First introduced in 1993. A-Bolt variation features rounded bolt shroud, Mannlicher-style bolt handle, continental-style stock. Cheekpiece and schnabel-style forearm. Finish is low-luster blue. Offered in .270, .30-06 and 7mm Rem. Magnum calibers. Weight about 7 lbs.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Euro Bolt
Same as above, with 1994 improvements.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
NRA A-Bolt Wildlife Conservation Collection
Commemorates NRA's Environment Conservation and Hunting Outreach Program. Caliber: .243 Win. Barrel: 22' blued sightless. Stock satin-finish walnut. NRA Heritage logo lasered on buttstock. MSRP: $797.
A-Bolt Medallion Model
Calibers: .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM, .25 WSSM, .223, .243, .7mm-08, .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 WSM, .325 WSM, .25-06, .270, .280, .30-06, 7mm RM, .300 WM, .338 WM. NOTE: Add $35 for .300 and .338 calibers; 10 percent for BOSS or left-hand version.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Medallion
Same as above, with 1994 improvements. In 2003, offered in left-hand version.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Medallion WSSM
As above chambered for .223 WSSM or .243 WSSM cartridge. Weight about 6.25 lbs. Introduced in 2003.
Wsm 2008 Winners
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Gold Medallion
Version has fancy grade walnut stock with cheekpiece. Lightly engraved. Gold-inlaid letters. Introduced in 1988.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Gold Medallion
Same as above, with 1994 improvements.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II White Gold Medallion
Features gold engraved stainless receiver and barrel, select walnut stock, with brass spacers and rosewood caps. European-style cheekpiece. No sights. Introduced in 1999. Offered in .30-06, .270, 7mm Rem. Magnum and .300 Win. Magnum. Weight about 7 lbs. 8 oz.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt White Gold Medallion RMEF
Introduced in 2003. Special edition for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Chambered for 7mm Rem. Magnum. Fitted with 26' barrel. Both action and barrel stainless steel. Special RMEF logo on grip cap. Weight about 7.75 lbs. NOTE: Add 5 percent for WSM calibers.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Custom Trophy
Introduced in 1998. Features gold highlights on barrel and receiver, select walnut stock with shadowline cheekpiece and skeleton pistol-grip. Barrel octagonal. Chambered for .270 and .30-06 with 24' barrel and 7mm Rem. Magnum and .300 Win. Magnum with 26' barrel. Weight varies from 7 lbs. 11 oz. to 7 lbs. 3 oz. depending on caliber.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Big Horn Sheep Issue
High-grade version of A-Bolt. Chambered for .270 cartridge. Features deluxe skipline checkered walnut stock, with heavily engraved receiver and floorplate. Two gold sheep inlays. There were 600 manufactured in 1986 and 1987.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Micro-Medallion
Wsm 1996
Smaller version of A-Bolt Hunter. Chambered for popular cartridges that fit short action. Has 20' barrel without sights and 3-round magazine. Introduced in 1988.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt II Micro-Medallion
Same as above, with 1994 improvements.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Pronghorn Issue
Deluxe version of A-Bolt. Chambered for .243 cartridge. Heavily engraved and gold inlaid. Features presentation-grade walnut stock, with skipline checkering and pearl-inlaid borders. There were 500 manufactured in 1987.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Special Hunter RMEF
Similar to A-Bolt Hunter. Honors Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Chambered in .325 WSM. Satin finish. Introduced 2007.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt White Gold RMEF
Similar to A-Bolt Special Hunter RMEF, with stainless barrel, receiver and glossy finish. Introduced 2007.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Wsm 2008 Winner Champion
A-Bolt Target
Similar to A-Bolt, with 28' heavy bull blued barrel and receiver. Satin finish gray laminated stock, with adjustable comb and semi-beavertail fore-end. Chambered in .223, .308 Winchester and .300 WSM.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt Target Stainless
Similar to above, with stainless receiver and barrel.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt .22 Grade I
Bolt-action sporting rifle. Chambered for .22 LR or .22 Magnum cartridges. Features 60-degree bolt and 22' barrel. Available with or without open sights. Has 5-round detachable magazine. Adjustable trigger. Finish blued, with checkered walnut stock. Introduced in 1986. NOTE: Add 15 percent for .22 Magnum.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
A-Bolt .22 Gold Medallion
Deluxe high-grade version features select stock, with rosewood pistol-grip cap and fore-end tip. Lightly engraved. Gold-filled letters. Introduced in 1988.
Wsm 2011
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
AB3 Composite Stalker
Made on an A-Bolt action, with synthetic stock, matte blue finish and free-floating barrel. Stock has textured grip panels and polymer recoil pad. Picatinny rail scope mount included. The 3-round magazine is detachable. Offered in: .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win., .270 WSM, 7mm-08 Rem., 7mm Rem. Magnum, .308 Win., .30-06, .300 Win. Magnum, .300 WSM. Micro Stalker has 13' length of pull, Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Offered in .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win.
Wsm 2008 Winner 2016
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
AB3 Hunter
Same general features as Composite Stalker, but with checkered walnut stock. Chambered in .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win., .270 WSM, 7mm-08 Rem., 7mm Rem. Magnum, .308 Win., .30-06, .300 Win. Magnum, .300 WSM
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |