I have been using a 243 for the past several years. But next year i was wanting to use a 270 for more knockdown power. I am hunting whitetail deer. I was wondering how much more a 270 (pump action, 150gr bullets) will kick then a Savage 243 shooting 100 grain bullets
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RE: 243 vs 270
Dave, you are going to have around 10 ft. lbs. of recoil w/the .243 vs. about 17 ft. lbs. w/ the .270 Win. and about 19 ft. lbs. of recoil w/ the .270 WSM. Here is a comprehensive chart for you to compare most calibers. The address is www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table_exp.htm Either the .270 Win. or the .270 WSM will make you a fine deer hunting rifle. Good luck!
I HAVE A .243 ,.270 , .270WSM (WHY I DONT KNOW ) BUT IF I WAS YOU I WOULD NOT GET A LITE WEIGHT RIFLE IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT RECOIL. I REALLY LIKE MY .270 WSM ITS A BROWING A-BOLT AND IT SHOOTS WELL . TOP IT WITH A NIKON OR LEUPOLD AND YOU CANT GO WRONG
The .270 is an excelent deer rifle as well as for other game. However, if you are hunting deer only then you don't need anything other than one of the numerous 130 grain loadings available. The 130 grain bullet is by far the most popular bullet choice for the .270 and there are far more loadings with the 130 over the 150. The 150 isn't needed until you step up to elk or moose. The Remington 130 grain core lokts are generally pretty accurate and will take any deer out there farther than you or I could shoot accurately.
If you are worried about recoil, don't be. My 10 year old son loves to shoot my .270. The recoil doesn't bother him a bit. Even so the 130 grain bullet will offer up less recoil than the 150 grain loadings.
Have fun with your new rifle.
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Dave, if recoil is a problem, I'd stick with the .243! With good 100 grain bullets, the .243/6MM will take any whitetail you set your sights on!
Years ago I switched from the 6MM Rem. to the .308 and 7MM RM.
They are both great performers, but no deer that I have ever shot with either of these would have known the difference between them and the .243/6MM.
If you just want to move up in caliber, the .257 Roberts, .260 or 7MM-08 will give you great service, with little recoil! Good luck!
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Dave In my opinion and many others you already have one of the best drop'em in there tracks deer rifles. The .243. The federeal in 85 gr hollow points is said to be the ultimate deer cartridge. Rated better than belted magnums for dropping them in there tracks. Knockdown power is a myth there's no such thing. Velocity and bullet selection will do the damage, shock value is what kills instantly and the .243 does this well. I have shot and owned both calibers and I only shoot the .243 these days. I dont know why but my .270's never had the accuracy my .243's did.
Heres a link on the .243 http://www.udarrell.com/ultimate_deer_cartridge.htm
And heres another one. http://www.udarrell.com/ultimate_dee...dge_guests.htm
Assuming they both weigh 7.5 pounds, and both fire their respective bullets @ 2950 FPS, the .243 will give you 9 foot/pounds of recoil, and the .270 will give right at 20.... The .270 is also capable of killing anything you point it at with a lot more certainty than a .243. Bigger things....
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Unless you have a physical ailment/disability or are unusually recoil sensitive you should have absolutely no difficulty adjusting to the recoil of the .270 Winchester. The .270 Winchester is frequently recommended for beginners, youngsters, and women that may be recoil sensitive as a good multi-purpose caliber for all North American game.
Good luck!
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270 is an excellent choice and I agree with bigbulls on the grain choice for deer stick with 130. I have taken many deer with a 270/130 grain bullet and it has always performed very well. I personally prefer 130 Nosler Ballistic tips or Hornady ammo offerings but that is what I found provide me with the best accuracy & field performance for my situation. I have also taken moose and elk with a 270 using the 140 gr failsafe and 150 gr nosler partition, however if you ever tackle these critters with a 270 then make sure to know the limitations.
Win mod 70 is a good choice. I prefer a detachable mag to a blind or floor plate hinge but again that is my preference. My current 270 is a browning abolt SS stalker and it shoots excellent. I also owned a Rem. 7600 and Rem 700 bdl in a 270 both were solid hunting rifles.
243 vs 270
