.243 vs .270 vs 7mm-08

snedd162 · 02-17-2007, 06:52 PM

.243 vs .270 vs 7mm-08 what is a better all around round?

ConstructionWorker · 02-17-2007, 07:02 PM

The 270 for me.

jeepkid · 02-17-2007, 07:09 PM

Depends what you mean by "all-around". Varmints, deer. Or deer, elk, bear. Or moose, grizzlys. I think for deer/varmint I would go with the .243.

Steve F.in MD · 02-17-2007, 07:11 PM

I'm parcel to the 25-06. Give it a thought before you decide.

bronko22000 · 02-17-2007, 07:28 PM

All 3 of these cartridges are good choices for critters up to the size of whitetails. Anything heavier I would opt for the 270 or the 7-08. My 270 has done everything I asked it to on whitetail, mulies and antelope. The 7-08 does get my respect too. I killed a bunch of deer with the 243 and 270 and a few with the 7-08. Honestly, none of them knew the difference. If mulies or black bear are on your agenda, I would pick either the 270 or 7-08, leaning toward the 270.

700bdl870exp · 02-17-2007, 10:22 PM

I favor the 270 out of the options. Both of the others are good rounds too tho.