The .270 Win is considered by many experts to be the best all-around cartridge for thin-skinned, non-dangerous game ever invented. It has a maximum PBR of 300 yards or better with all normal hunting loads, and the 130gr bullet from the .270 actually hits with more energy beyond 200 yards than the 150gr bullet fired form the .30-06. The 150gr bullet form the .270 also hits with more energy beyond 200 yards than the 165gr bullet fired from the .30-06. The 160gr from a .270 hits with more energy beyond 200 yards than the 180gr from a .30-06. And the .270 has a longer PBR in comparison with the '06 in all weights, which means it just plain 'ol shoots flatter.

Better velocity, better trajectory and more energy beyond 200 yards give the .270 Win a considerable edge over the venerable .30-06. And all this with less recoil.

Even the 7mm Rem Mag only gives you a few more yards of maximum PBR, and just a few more ft lbs of energy. And this comes at the expense of greater recoil and muzzle blast, and even greater expense when one reaches into his wallet to buy factory ammo. You will also find a nice variety of factory .270 ammo at almost any backcountry store anywhere in the world.

Looking to be a one-rifle hunter in North America, and not planning on going after bears? Better get a .270 Winchester.

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting






Good Dogwork and Good Hunting

Edited by - seattlesetters on 11/07/2002 22:44:45

I would go for the 270 Win. since you already own a 30-06. Good luck.

DG,
I saw that you have a ruger .270. I was wondering what you had your poundage on your trigger shaved down to. I also have a ruger .270 and would like to have a trigger job done.

RYAN SMITH

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I have a 270 and i was wondering if there is a noticable jump in the reoil from a 30-06?

I would have to agree with everything DG said. Those are my initials by the way! To me really theres no comparison. The 270 has all of the good traits the 30.06 has plus some extra advantages. The 270 I have found is a bit more accurate than the .06 and is definately a flatter shooter. What I would do is buy the new 270 WSM, it has even more advantages.

I would go with a 270, as stated it is flatter and will do well on deer. I have one and shot lopes to moose with it, match your bullet to the game and pick your shot op and have at her.

DAV, no difference between the 06 and 270 in the recoil department, that you'll notice.

Mykey...

i did own a 270win. but for a short time. i used 130gr. federal classic HI-shok's. felt good when shot and got 4" groups with iron sights at 100yds.
the only thing i did not like about it was that if i decided to go bear hunting i would want a bigger caliber to make sure the job was done right.
but for open fields and such i like the flatter shooting of the 270win. bullet selection dosen't mean a big thing to me. as long as the selection they have have decent groups out of my guns. also the 140's did not group out of any ammo i bought. but the 150's were just as good.

i thin you will have to debate on what you like better for your situations. GOOD LUCK !!!