if you have read my other forum "accuracy of semi-auto?," you already know that i am purchasing a new deer gun. the new question is, should i get .270 or a 7mm-08. not that there is probably a big difference, though i already have 2 .270s. how is the performance of each bullet? velocities? grain size? etc...
thanks again,
Chris
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Do you want reloading information on each caliber? It is the reloading page. Both kill deer and a deer won't know the difference.
I shoot 130gr sierra gameking with 54gr of IMR4350 out of my 270. Velocity around 2950fps. A guys should be able to get this round up to 3000fps with different powder, but I like this load.
And shoot 48gr of IMR4350 with 140gr gameking out of my 7mm08 velocity around 2750fps. A person can easily get the 08 up to 2900fps with the right powder, but this shoots sub .5moa for me.
I'd go with a 7mm-08. The .284 bullet's success speaks for itself. The 7mm-08 is known widely for its natural accuracy, grain sizes can go up to 175gr (although 162 would be an ideal max), not a real fast shooter, but neither is the 270 and it will git 'er done. Like you said there isn't a huge difference but I would opt for the 7mm-08.
I'd opt for the 7mm-08. Shorter action, more bullet selection, and no loss of energy or velocity. 120 gr nosler bt or sierra spt for 120-160 lb deer out to 250-300 yds. 140 gr partions on bigger deer and maybe elk . Maybe 150-160 for black beer. Hornady and sierra make 100 gr hp for varmints @ about 3100-3200 could be a lot of fun.
I have each in my gun safe and enjoy them both. Since you have 2 .270's already go for the 7-08. You won't be dissapointed and in fact quite impressed. I was when I bought one for my son and now after shooting it a bit am looking at getting one for me also.
LOL For all intents and purposes they are ballistic clones. I have 2 of each...if you already have 2 270's go for the 7-08. 7mm bullet selection is just outstanding though.
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RE: 7mm-08 or.270
I don't know....just feels that my 7-08 has less recoil than my 270's. 130's in the .270's and 140's in the 7-08. And as was said before, better bullet selection for the 7mm. If you already have two .270's, I'd sure try the 7-08. You won't be disappointed, I'm sure.
I have both and in my 7/08 I shoot the 120grhornady sp with varget,and I think it is around 3100fps,don't have my notes handy.It sure does well on deer and the bullets shoot like a match bullet,the HP's shoot the same but haven't tried them on deer.
Since you have the 270 I would go for the 7/08 too.
7mm-08 or.270
