of weights from 90 to 180 grains (5.8 to 11.7 grams), rifles are barrelled with 1:10 inch twist rifling, which may stabilize bullets up to 150 gr in order to provide the required accuracy expected. Common bullet weight recommendations for shooting different game are as follows: bullets: varmint and small deer bullets: deer size game including mule deer, white tail, sheep, mountain goats, antelope bullets: deer, red stag, elk, moose, caribou, and similar larger animals. However, bullet construction shall be more important than bullet weight in order to shoot the heavier game. Recent introductions of low-drag bullets suited to the .270 Winchester such as the Nosler Accubond Long-Range, Hornady ELD-X and Matrix long-range bullets are promoting renewed interest in the cartridge among long-range hunters. While it is true that a .270 Winchester case can be formed from a .30-06 Springfield case, the case length of a .30-06 is while the case length of a .270 is , within .5mm of a .30-03 Springfield. However, "The slight difference in length of reformed cases doesn't make any practical difference." See also List of rifle cartridges Table of handgun and rifle cartridges 7 mm caliber .270 Winchester Short Magnum 6.8 Western 6.8mm Remington SPC .277 Wolverine sectional density References C.I.P. TDCC 270 Win. Pistol and rifle cartridges Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges