this is a quick question. is there anything that a .270 winchester will take that a .308 will not? i like the accuracy and the recoil of the .308 better. so if there are close to the same i'll go with a .308.

Within the context of your question, they are "close enough" that if you like the .308, get the .308. Could offer other suggestions but that is not what you asked for.

EKM

I agree w/ EKM if you like the 308 use get it. The .30 cal is probably going to hit HARDER than the 270 at close range (150yds and under). The 308 is awsome at close range. The 270 will be better for the long shots because it shoots flatter which means its easier to hit where you want at long range. but if you can hit with either, I'd preferr to hit an animal w/ the 308 even at long range. just my opinion.

Answer: Nope; the 270Win. will not do anything more than the 308Win. .
You like the 308 - GO FOR IT!

I'm sure you can find people who'll argue the finer points of the two cartridges forever, but one of the things I've noticed is that I shoot better with I rifle I feel good about.

The 270 is flatter. Can be loaded to shoot well with lighter bullets around 130gr up to 3100fps. You can't do that with a 308win. At least I can't get light bullets to shoot well. Now, the 308 is my most favorite cartrigde. But a 270 really shines over 300 yards.

Please refer to the following posted by Alsatian in another string directed toward the .243 but still applies to the .270 / .308 question.

These are just the facts.

I have used both here in Maine and believe that there is so little difference between the two that I doubt anyone could tell. I prefer the 308 just because I like the bullet selection avalable. I might be inclined to pick the 270 over the 308 if longer shots were the norm rather than the rule but even then, the 308 isn't half bad. Pick the one you like best and happy hunting.

I find the Cedar Knoll study interesting and while it may be "just the facts" I'm not sure it is a complete picture. I admit that the study shows that shot placement is the key. If you look, deer shot with a 243 traveled, on average, the furthest while deer shot with a 25 cal. traveled the least distance. I'd like to see a study, I know this can't be done, that takes into account northern deer, public land deer, and bigger animals.

I would imagine that the animal on the receiving end couldn't tell the difference. I doubt that the 308 is inherently more accurate than the 270, I would assume they are the same. It is easier to find match grade rifles and ammo in a 308 rather than a 270 which is apples and oranges with respect to accuracy. But when it comes to hunting accuracy, there are other factors that will have a greater affect on your shot than the actual minor differences in equipment like taking a shot right after running up a ridge. Hunting accuracy can easily be measured in MOV, minute of vitals.

Have you ever tried to handload for the two? Its rare for me not to get a 308 shooting. Much easier for me to work up a load for.