.270 or 7mm-08?
 

I am looking into getting a new deer rifle and these are the top two on my list and was wondering what everyone has to say about the two? any advice would help...thanks

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Which 270, I have both 270 WSM and 7mm-08 and find they are both excellent for deer, however the 7mm-08 is a good choice for a low recoil cartridge...

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Either one is an excellent choice for deer-sized game and even elk and black bear at moderate range with premium bullets. Balistics and recoil are similar. If you shoot factory ammo, I'd go .270. It can be found everywhere. If you handload, I'd go 7mm-08, more bullet selection.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Both are excellent! You will be happy with whatever you decide.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

First thing I look at are comparable balistics. (No sense in comparing a .22 with 30-30) These two are very close using Federaals chart and the 140 gr Nosler accubond. The .270 muzzle velosity is 150 more FPS, and about 3" higher at 400 yards. (slightly flatter).
That being "equal" . . . I then consider things like ammo availability, re-sale, recoil, etc. I don't roll my own, so when I see that Federal, for example, shows 10 .270 carts to choose from and only 4 for 7mm-08 in the "Premium Vital Shock" section, I'm thinking .270 works for me. Nothing worse than hunting in south bumf*!^k WY and need some more ammo. Your local sporting goods/appliance/furniture store is therefore more likely to have some kind of .270 and nothing in 7mm-08's!
They are both great rounds. I have harvested big game with both (elk). The 7mm-08 does have slightly less kick with the same weight bullet.
I guess I talked myself into the .270.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

The .270 is a great round you will find in every ammo shop in the country. The 7mm-08 is not as abundant but in all the major stores you can find.

What you have to look at is the .270 has a bit more power but the 7mm will kick less and is a short action so the rifle may be lighter allowing easier travel and packing.

I love my .270 but plan on getting a 7mm in the future just for kicks.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

7/08 is the new kid on the block and a good cartridge. The 270 is older than me and won't get many "Oooohs and Ahaaas" when you show off your new gun. But the 270 is also legendary in its performance and has earned a place with the few "immortal" cartridges man has ever designed. If you want speed, flat trajectory, easily managable recoil and excellent results on almost everything with hooves world wide...get a 270. They didn't win their superlative place in firearms history because there was no competition for the honor. I love mine and find it the easiest rifle to shoot good of anything I've ever had.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Both are good choices. If it were me I would go with the .270. Ammo is readly available anywhere and the do a good job taking deer. The 7mm-08 is a very capable caliber also I'm just not a fan of the 7mm's. Recoil should be close on these calibers. Go with your gut if you don't you will probally wish you did.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

The 7mm-08 came out in 1980 (not exactly a "new Kid")...The .270 came out in 1925 if I remember correctly...

If your shots are over bean fields where you can have 300-350 long shots, I'd opt for the .270...

If your shots are in the woods, or a box stand where a little shorter gun would be a little handier, I'd opt for the 7mm-08...

One of my brothers has a 7mm-08 and has had since about '81...My other brother and his son both have a .270...When skinning their deer, I can't tell by the damage which caliber did the deed...

Where I live, .270 shells are easier to come by...The local WalMart still had several boxes of 130gr CoreLokts for $14.24...They didn't have any for the 7mm-08...Might want to look into that as well...

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

I'd get a 7mm-08...just don't like the 270 as much :D

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

I own a 7mm -08 never owned a 270. I think you will be happy either way.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Comes down to the rifle really, not so much the chambering. The 7mm08 comes in a short action so slightly shorter and lighter rifle. Makes a difference if you walk much not so much if you only treestand hunt. No deer will ever know which round killed it.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

I own both ..... in fact I have been shooting both cartridges exactly the same lenght of time. I bought a Browning A-Bolt Medallion in .270 and a Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08 on the same day. I bought them both about 17 years ago. The .270 is a long action round, and thus comes in a gun that is a little longer and heavier. And even though that is true, it will still have a little more recoil than a 7mm-08. It has a little more power and distance capability ( flatter shooting ) at 350 + yards. But both are good to 400 + yards.

The 7mm-08 is a great short action round. It comes in short to vary short guns. Something as small as a Ruger M77 Compact is a super handy short gun, but the recoil will come up some because of the reduction in weight. It will come close to the .270. If I had to choose one over the other, I would choose the 7mm-08. I love my .270 also, but the 7mm-08 has brought down most of my deer. I own several more guns, of various calibers, and it gets carried more than any other gun I own..... there is a reason for that...... I have seen one of my bucks do a flip when I hit him with the 7mm-08. It will accurately shoot farther that you are capable of shooting. If you need to step up to .270 power, then buy some Hornady light magnum ammo , and you have the same ballistics, and ammo is more readily available for the 7mm-08 than some folks would have you believe..... I say 7mm-08 would suit you fine.

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Over the years, I have hunted and killed deer with many cartridges, including but not limited to the 30-06, 280 Rem.,270 Win.,& 7mm Rem. Mag. About four years ago I bought my first 7-08. I love it. I see no reason to carry anything else anymore. It has become my go-to deer rifle. I do handload, but that should not stop a non-handloader from buying a 7-08. Some others on here would have you believe it is somewhat hard to get. I just don't feel that's true from my experiences. The 270 is certainly a fine cartridge. No doubt about it, and there are lots of them out there killing deer on a regular basis. I simply have become a big 7-08 fan for several reasons, and see no reason to change.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

I have killed a bunch with each. With that being said I hunt in WV also and parked the 270 to carry the 7-08. Is one better than the other? Thats splitting hairs and the piles of dead deer wouldnt know the difference.....but when it comes time to hit the WV hills in November I will be toting the 7-08...as are tons of other people these days. Its a new round comparatively speaking and has started catching like wildfire the last 6-8 years. I have made 300 yard ridge to rideg shots with both so you give up nothing with either except cheaper ammo with the 270...

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

i love my 7mm-08

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I have to go with the 7m-08. I own 2( but I also own a 300wsm and am purchasing a 270wsm). The 270 is a great round but it kicks hard enough to take the fun out of working up a new round. 7mm-08 ammo is widely available. Also, in my opinion, one should never buy a box of production ammo and assume it will shoot the same as the last box you bought. Take some time finding the right load for your gun, then buy 3 or 4 boxes and that should last you several seasons. I prefer "premium" ammo or custom because it does not vary nearly as much round to round. I have friends who will spend $1500 on their rifle and scope, $5000 on a guided hunt, and then brag about saving a dollar on a bullet. Go figure.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

270.Had both.Now have one.270.Simple.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

These are both winning cartridges but there's no way around the simple fact the 270 will give you the most bang for your buck. It hasn't been one of the world's hunting favorites for almost a century for no reason. I'll go with success.:)

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

7mm-08 for me! I own three, the latest in Browning BLR. Light, fast handling, and plenty of power for deer hunting. Nothing wrong with a .270, I just like short light rifles....

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RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

7mm-08

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

The 7mm08 is very possibly the closest cartridge to being the perfect deer cartridge EVER made!

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

25-06
I just can't chose so I'm going to throw out my own choice.

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

1 of each.. if you can't decide.. I personally like the 7mm-08 just because of the shorter case..

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

Flip a coin either will work JFL. Or if you want to add moreto yourthoughts; a 2506 remis an excellent upto/including deer round.:D

RE: .270 or 7mm-08?
 

270