.270 or 7mm?
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RE: .270 or 7mm?
Both are capable for taking whitetails.For bigger game I would go with the 7mm.For longer shots the 7mm would have an edge . Both are flat shooters. Strictly for whitetails the 270 would be my choice.The 270 is my favorite deer cartridge.
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RE: .270 or 7mm?
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I was wondering what is better a .270 or 7mm for hunting whitetails? Thanks
I was wondering what is better a .270 or 7mm for hunting whitetails? Thanks
vs. 7mmRem.Mag, or 270WSM and 7mmWSM; 270Win. vs. 280Rem. or 7x57, etc.
If the largest game involved is going to be deer size (whitetails & mulies, etc.) then a
standard 270Win. will be all you'll need. If you may later be considering larger/tougher game such as large black bears, elk, etc., then I would look to a 7mm cartridge because of the heavier bullet loadings available (280Rem. or 7mmRem.Mag).
However, the good old 270Win. can handle just about anything in the lower 48 with the right ammo. Any advantage for the 7mm is pretty slight. Difference in bullet diameters is only .007" (.277" vs. .284").
Pick the rifle that you like, and fits you best.