270 or 308?

bear72 · 01-21-2003, 10:45 PM

which would be a better choice for whitetail deer I already own a 7mm ultra mag and a 30/06 just want to get a new toy for the collection

seattlesetters · 01-21-2003, 11:05 PM

The .308 and the .30-06 are very similar in their performance on game. The .270 Win is an outstanding cartridge for long range shooting, but not as good as your Big 7.

I'd get a .260 Rem. Kind of a cross between the .308 and the .270 ballistically, so to speak. Doesn't kick much, either.

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting

CalNewbie · 01-22-2003, 12:15 AM

Man, there sure have been a lot of these kind of posts the last few days. They all seem to head down the same path - Ford vs Chevy recommmendations, then the threads kind of die out for a while, only to start again a few weeks later.

Given that you've already accepted that you want another long gun just because, why focus on the same range as what you already have? Why not a small gun for varmint hunting/target practice, or a really big one for the really big game? Other than that, if its the 270 or the 308, flip a coin. Neither will do anything that the one's you already have don't do.

WThunter · 01-22-2003, 09:06 AM

308 has more options

diyj98 · 01-22-2003, 11:49 AM

Either one will work equally as well. Based upon what you currently own, I'd go with a short action, short barreled, light weight .308.

Quilly · 01-22-2003, 12:51 PM

i have owned both. i perfer the 308win over the 270win

jed · 01-22-2003, 02:03 PM

I also prefer the 308 over the 270. If you want a toy how about a 7-08?

Ruger-Redhawk · 01-22-2003, 05:54 PM

Ive taken several Whitetails using a 270.Both are excellent deer cartridges.Either you choose would be a good choice.
Ruger Redhawk

..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk

mauser06 · 01-22-2003, 08:25 PM

my dad has killed deer with both and disliked the 270 very much..i know a few guys that love them to death and some here do too...but some hate the 270 and i never heard anything bad about the 308 and ive killed a deer with it..i agree it has more options and its a great little 30 caliber..i agree though the 3006 is the 308s big brother and really only has a little bit mor umph unless you hand load than you get close to a 300 win mag if you know your stuff...i cant make your desicion but id look for something a little diffrent......but if you wnat the 308s the way id go...

8mm/06 · 01-22-2003, 10:21 PM

Hard to pick between the 2. either is a fine choice. .270 is a beter longe range shooter for flatness, but either can do pretty much what the other will do in a practical sense. The numbers will lean toward the .270 for range and flatness, but a bit of an arc on your shot is not necessarily an obstacle. Suit yourself.