just wondering which one you would pick for an all around varmint and deer gun they are close on ballistics but it looks like the 270 has a little better ballistics just wondering your opinion
I own both calibers. i have taken more with my 270 only because i have owned it longer. i shot a good buck with my 25 -06 this year and was very impressed! deer never knew what hit him. never took another step. though he wasnt dead when i got to him he was not going anywhere by any means!
i am equally happy with both at this time!
As otis said, if a deer is the biggest animal that you're going to shoot, I'd go with the .25-06. If not . . . That being said, a lot of hunters in Sweeden and Finland shoot moose with a 6.5x55mm, and that round is comparable to a .260 Remington!
I've owned both, and currently deer hunt with a 270. They are both plenty for deer...but the 25-06 is nicer to shoot at the varmints. Lighter bullets are easily available, and come in more varmint friendly styles.
If you're going to reload, just go with whichever floats your boat.
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If varmints are on the menu, the .25-06 gets the nod. I love the .270 Win (maybe the best medium game cartridge ever developed) too, and would prefer it for deer or larger game. But the .25-06 will whack deer with the best of 'em!
25-06 or 270
