rifle cailber opinions
12-04-2007, 07:55 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
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rifle cailber opinions
Looking to purchase a new rifle, I hunt whitetail in texasmy shots are between 65 and250 yards. I need helpin deciding between a 308 and 270 cal. These are the only two calibers i'm interested in and this is for deer only. Opinions will greatly appreciately.
12-04-2007, 08:05 AM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 501
RE: rifle cailber opinions
ORIGINAL: rgmill
Looking to purchase a new rifle, I hunt whitetail in texasmy shots are between 65 and250 yards. I need helpin deciding between a 308 and 270 cal.
Looking to purchase a new rifle, I hunt whitetail in texasmy shots are between 65 and250 yards. I need helpin deciding between a 308 and 270 cal.
ORIGINAL: rgmill
These are the only two calibers i'm interested in and this is for deer only. Opinions will greatly appreciately.
These are the only two calibers i'm interested in and this is for deer only. Opinions will greatly appreciately.
12-04-2007, 08:51 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamiltucky, OH
Posts: 485
RE: rifle cailber opinions
Find a coin, and toss it.
There'll be no appreciable difference in the deadness of the dear, nor how quickly they assume that state.
There'll be no trouble finding ammo anywhere you go, nor will there be any limit to the choices of bullets available to you, nor will there likely be much of a difference inthe price ofammo. that's meant for hunting purposes.
There'll be nomeaningful difference in trajectory at the ranges you mention.
There'll be no problem finding virtually any brand/make/model/style of rifle you could desire that would be chambered for either cartridge.
The only real difference would be if you really get excited about the slight difference in handling between a long action & a short action rifle.
And if you ever did want to hunt bigger critters, either cartridge would serve you there, too.
Pick either one, and start practicing!
FC
There'll be no appreciable difference in the deadness of the dear, nor how quickly they assume that state.
There'll be no trouble finding ammo anywhere you go, nor will there be any limit to the choices of bullets available to you, nor will there likely be much of a difference inthe price ofammo. that's meant for hunting purposes.
There'll be nomeaningful difference in trajectory at the ranges you mention.
There'll be no problem finding virtually any brand/make/model/style of rifle you could desire that would be chambered for either cartridge.
The only real difference would be if you really get excited about the slight difference in handling between a long action & a short action rifle.
And if you ever did want to hunt bigger critters, either cartridge would serve you there, too.
Pick either one, and start practicing!
FC
12-04-2007, 08:57 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Southeast Alabama
Posts: 1,625
RE: rifle cailber opinions
The 308 just has something about it that makes it a deer killer. I on the other hand have a 270 and love it I have killed deer at 60 yards to 160 and they fall where they are or go less than 30 yards. The 270 is superior on the charts but just go to the gunshop close your eyes and grab one, and you'll be happy with it.
12-04-2007, 08:57 AM
#5
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 2,313
RE: rifle cailber opinions
Folically Challenged said it best. The deer will be just as dead with either of your choices at any range you shoot. Flip a coin and let it decide for you. Or better yet just get 2 different guns. One in each of the cartridges.
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12-04-2007, 09:03 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Posts: 809
RE: rifle cailber opinions
I have a 270 Ruger MKII walnut/blue 4x12x44AO all in 99% condition $550 shipped
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a 308 Remington 742 Deluxe w/Weaver K-8 95%+ $400 shipped.
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a 308 Remington 742 Deluxe w/Weaver K-8 95%+ $400 shipped.
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