.270 enough... ?

[jeep2000]

after predator hunting with my 22-250 i would like to move up to large game. i wanted a caliber that could take hogs to elk and wanted to know if the .270 was enough to fill this void. i spend alot of time at the range and handload so wanted a caliber that was fun and accurate at distance to shoot with a pretty flat trajectory if possible. would a .308 be better for the game i'd like to take? any other suggestions? people also mention 30-06? thanks.

[MTdream]

yes it is enough...

[bush_pig]

the .270 is enough but try a 30/06 because it can handle the heavier pill better than the .308 so i would go the .30/06

[txhunter58]

30-06. Lots of variety in sizes of bullets you can use and it is just a better elk gun. Sure, thousands of hunters take elk with a 270 every year, but if you have a 270 and a 30-06 both in your gun cabinet and you are going elk hunting, you will pick up the 06 every time. If so, why not get one to start.

I get the Reduced recoil 125 gr bullets for my 06 for young kids to shoot. Kicks like a 243. The 06 just has a wider range of things it can do.

Or just do like me and get both! There is not a finer deer gun on the planet bar none than the 270.

[Kathwacckkk]

"accurate at distance "

If you are accurate at the distance you want to shoot then the .270 is more then enough. People take large game with smaller calibers every year. There are also people out there who loose smaller game (hogs, deer, etc...) with large calibers. So again, as you stated, accuracy is the key.

You mentioned you wanted a flat trajectory. Ever think of the Weatherby Mag. line? There are some excellent rifles there with renowned flat trajectories. The 7mm mag and .300 mag come to mind.

[salukipv1]

it's enough, though I think I'd go bigger if you're talking elk...

[Sheridan]

.270 Win will do just fine.



if you want to go bigger, then look at 7MM rem.mag.

[jeep2000]

i was actually thinking of the 7mm as my first choice. but i live in Southern Nevada Desert and when i'm at the outdoor range with my 22-250 it only takes 3 shots to where my barrel is so hot i have to wait a good 10 minutes for it to cool down. sometimes longer depending how high above 100 degrees it is that day. that just bugs me. i assumed the 7mm mag would do the same.

[bush_pig]

to bee sure just go the 06 or .300winny mag

[Champlain Islander]

.270 is more than enough. put one ino the kill zone and it is a done deal.