Originally Posted by
np2004
I already have a bolt action 30-06 and want to get a new rifle for hunting whitetail and occassionaly black bear. I want a lever action and was thinking of the browning blr, what caliber do you think is best. i was leaning towards the .270 or the 7mm mag. any suggestions??
Having both the .270 and 7Mag, Id go .270. The 7Mag is a GREAT gun but it kicks a little harder and is ALOT more expensive to shoot. The .270 is a PERFECT deer calliber, a joy to shoot. Flat Trajectory, and dead is dead so the 7 isnt necessary .... UNLESS you are serious about reaching out past 500 yards; Then the 7MM offers enough more to make it worth while but that is typically very unlikely.....