270 Cal . . . what to hunt?
08-13-2006, 04:17 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2
270 Cal . . . what to hunt?
Just moved and found a great gun shop nearby. They have a used Sig 202 in 270 cal that I fell in love with. Always used shotguns for hunting so far. What is the 270 cal a good gun to hunt for?
Just trying to justify picking it up.
Thanks.
JW
Just trying to justify picking it up.
Thanks.
JW
08-13-2006, 04:43 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: 270 Cal . . . what to hunt?
The 270win works well for deer,sheep,caribou and pronghorn,and other game of similar size.It can be used for elk and moose,but it is certainly not an ideal cartridge for those animals.
08-13-2006, 05:07 PM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rocky Mtn. Hse. Alberta
Posts: 823
RE: 270 Cal . . . what to hunt?
If you "fell in love" with the rifle, you had better buy it. I can think of no better reason to buy a rifle. Where are you and what type of hunting for what type of game will you use the rifle for? These things (and bullet selection)will determine if a rifle and cartridge are suited to your needs.
Robin down under
Robin down under
08-13-2006, 07:48 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Posts: 1,785
RE: 270 Cal . . . what to hunt?
A better question is what CAN'T you shoot. I believe that list would be shorter.LOL! 270 is a great caliber and very versatile. If you like the gun, there is no way you can go wrong with the caliber.