a 30.06 w/ 150gr will actually shoot flatter than a 270 w/ 150gr, but a 270 with 130gr will shoot flatter than a 30.06 w/150gr.
If you could get a 30.06 to shoot a premium 150gr bullet well, I'd go that route, like a Barnes TTSX, or Nosler Accubond, Swift Scirocco. At least when talking elk/long range etc... I'm a fan of 1 gun 1 load 1 bullet. ie, if it'll kill an elk at 400yards, it'll kill an antelope/mule deer at 400yds.
It's hard for me to argue 30.06 vs 300win mag., get both! ha. or add a 338win.mag, 340wby,
or 270 and 300win.mag.
Originally Posted by
mjw176
I have purchased a Ruger Hawkeye FTW in a 30-06 caliber because it was what I thought a great deal. I was thinking of now trading it for a 300win mag. Does a 300 Win mag offer a significant increase in performance to a 30-06? I was thinking of it as a possible western mountain rifle for game such as elk. I know both are capable but is it worth the trade in or additional money? I looked at other articles but it only seems to gain 300fps with the 300mag. I also compare charts and still seem to get the impression that the 30-06 and 270 run about the same bullet path, where everyone else says the 270 is the flatter shooting of the two.
Mike