T3 in 270 WSM or 30-06?
 

I' ve decided I' m probably going with a Tikka T3 Synthetic/Stainless. The caliber is still questionable. This is to be my first centerfire rifle so I want it to be pretty versatile. I havent shot either caliber, so is there much recoil difference? What does each one feel like compared to a 3" 12 gauge slug (1 oz)? I want to use it for anything from coyotes to elk, though mostly deer. I like 270 WSM since its so flat, but the 270 Win isnt that far off. Should I jsut go with the 270 Win since its easier to get? Or is the WSM worth it? I dont care about the price of the ammo. Is the ' 06 overkill for what I want? The T3 uses the same action length no matter what cartridge, is this bad for a 270 WSM? I thought one of the advantages to the WSM line is that the action is supposed to be shorter? So does this hurt it at all?

Thanks a lot, Shawn

RE: T3 in 270 WSM or 30-06?
 

With elk in the picture I would go with the 7mmremmag.It has a bore size in between the 270 and 30-06 but provides more velocity and shoots flatter than either of them.

RE: T3 in 270 WSM or 30-06?
 

I didn' t know Tikka made any of the WSM' s. Glad to see that. My son wants the 270WSM. I want it to be a Tikka!
By the way, coyote hides are selling for $25.00-$40.00. A 30-06, 270, 270WSM will tear one up pretty badly. A 7mm mag will rip it to shreads.

critch

RE: T3 in 270 WSM or 30-06?
 

I would go with a 300 Mag. Good luck.

RE: T3 in 270 WSM or 30-06?
 

I'd go with the .270 for what is listed. Either regular or short mag. If you get into reloading, you can load down for the .270 to make a nice varmit round. For deer-Elk, I'd go w/ the 7mm mag. JMHO