i am getting into reloading and thought that since my buddy already has a .270, i would one first then get a .308 later. this way i can reload for the both us to keep the cost down. The question is, will this caliber be enough for hog and deer or should i just get a .308 and be done with it?
i am getting into reloading and thought that since my buddy already has a .270, i would one first then get a .308 later. this way i can reload for the both us to keep the cost down. The question is, will this caliber be enough for hog and deer or should i just get a .308 and be done with it?
For deer and hog?.........7mm-08
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The reason I said .270 was becasue as stated in my earlier post, My buddy also has a .270, and this will help out when I start reloading my own ammo. What is your reasoning for stating 7mm-08? Just getting back into hunting, I am a pistol guys and just was curious to your reponse.
Last edited by xdm40Rajuy; 01-27-2010 at 10:28 PM.
270 will flatten any deer or pig that you ever come across. Used mine for elk and moose, and they don't move.
Thanks Redgreen,
I don't have to worry about the elk and moose here in Florida but it is nice to know that this caliber will be up for the task if I decide to take a trip.
i am getting into reloading and thought that since my buddy already has a .270, i would one first then get a .308 later. this way i can reload for the both us to keep the cost down. The question is, will this caliber be enough for hog and deer or should i just get a .308 and be done with it?
The reason I said .270 was becasue as stated in my earlier post, My buddy also has a .270, and this will help out when I start reloading my own ammo. What is your reasoning for stating 7mm-08? Just getting back into hunting, I am a pistol guys and just was curious to your reponse.
XDM, I used the .270 for deer many years in North FL, but only when hunting power lines........As for hogs, 50 years running dogs with a .357 side arm......If you want to use a rifle for hogs, I would choose the .308........
A 7mm-08 is a necked down .308 and it is flatter shooting...
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I shoot a .308 for much the same reason you're considering a .270. My buddy has one, and it simplifies the reloading. If my buddy had possessed a .270, that's what I'd be shooting.
a .270 will take down anything in the lower 48 states.
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.270 for hog and deer
