Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
#11
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
I'd go with a 270Win. Yes, the 7mm-08 can be used with heavier bullets such as the
175gr., but these are not factory loaded. Factory loads only go up to about 150gr. for
the 7-08. Bullet diameters are nearly identical (270 = .277" vs. 7mm = .284"). The only advantage for a 7-08, if it means much to you, is that it's available in a short action
rifle. One thing for sure, the 270Win. has a lot more factory loadings available so unless you're into handloading the 270 would be the better way to go.
Fact is, when it comes to game killing power there isn't .02 worth of difference between the two for all practical purposes.
Find the rifle you like best, and then go for the cartridge. It'll probably end up being a
270Win. as it's also chambered in far more rifles.
Good luck.
175gr., but these are not factory loaded. Factory loads only go up to about 150gr. for
the 7-08. Bullet diameters are nearly identical (270 = .277" vs. 7mm = .284"). The only advantage for a 7-08, if it means much to you, is that it's available in a short action
rifle. One thing for sure, the 270Win. has a lot more factory loadings available so unless you're into handloading the 270 would be the better way to go.
Fact is, when it comes to game killing power there isn't .02 worth of difference between the two for all practical purposes.
Find the rifle you like best, and then go for the cartridge. It'll probably end up being a
270Win. as it's also chambered in far more rifles.
Good luck.
#12
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: North West Arkansas
Posts: 422
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
ORIGINAL: Virginia7
Fact is, when it comes to game killing power there isn't .02 worth of difference between the two for all practical purposes.
Fact is, when it comes to game killing power there isn't .02 worth of difference between the two for all practical purposes.
With that said, I would highly recommend you get into hand loading. It's a lot of fun, not to mention greatly expanding the types of ammo you get to shoot. Handloading also extends your shooting season and by hand loading you can also go a lot further in finding the exact load that works best in "your" gun.
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#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
I bought both...lol. I will say I have more experience with a 270 and it is a sweet ride for deer. I just bought the 7mm-08 an will be using em both from now on. Tough decision....but I'd probably stick with 270 if I could only have 1..but then again..maybe not []
#14
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The praries,hillsides and bushes of Saskatchewan
Posts: 179
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
I would choose the .270 because i feel it is more versatile, that is not to take anything away from the 7mm08 though, it is also a wonderful round. It all comes down to your personal preferance
#15
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
I seem to recall a program on one of those outdoor channels awhile back about hunting red stags in New Zealand - looked similar to sheep hunting out West, and looked like a long shot was a possibility. For that reason, I would lean slightly toward the .270. They are very popular here in the western states, and the 7MM-08 is not. One of the local gunshops had a nice 7MM-08 sitting on the shelf for years and finally sold it on the internet to someone back east. Not that they are bad . . . but it's likely no coincidence they aren't all that popular out here either.
And since you are buying a new gun and they all cost about the same with respect to caliber, I would look at the .270 WSM. Recoil is hardly any greater than the regular .270 and there are some great factory loads available - particularly the 140 Accubond.
And since you are buying a new gun and they all cost about the same with respect to caliber, I would look at the .270 WSM. Recoil is hardly any greater than the regular .270 and there are some great factory loads available - particularly the 140 Accubond.
#16
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: mobile, alabama
Posts: 430
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
I have both also. The two cartridges you picked are my two favorites(other than the 280 Rem) but if i had to choose one over the other, it would be the 270.
I like the flatter trajectory of the 270. However, the difference between the 2 on the business end is nominal. I've never been Red Stag hunting in New Zealand, but I have been there and I have to assume it'll be like Mulie hunting. Longer range shots are definately the 270's milleu. However again, ballistically they're really close. the 270 with 130gr will reach out and touch someone. A last bit of advice, Practice, practice practice. You make more of a difference than cartridge choice.
I like the flatter trajectory of the 270. However, the difference between the 2 on the business end is nominal. I've never been Red Stag hunting in New Zealand, but I have been there and I have to assume it'll be like Mulie hunting. Longer range shots are definately the 270's milleu. However again, ballistically they're really close. the 270 with 130gr will reach out and touch someone. A last bit of advice, Practice, practice practice. You make more of a difference than cartridge choice.
#19
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
ORIGINAL: whitebait
Its to be used for Hunting Deer in New Zealand so there will be no bear elk or whales shot with this thing
Although the Red Deer do get rather large, Would you say the .270 with a 150 grain bullet would Have a large enough effective diameter for a begginer who probably wont hit the perfect spot every time?
Its to be used for Hunting Deer in New Zealand so there will be no bear elk or whales shot with this thing
Although the Red Deer do get rather large, Would you say the .270 with a 150 grain bullet would Have a large enough effective diameter for a begginer who probably wont hit the perfect spot every time?
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Posts: 3
RE: Remington 7mm-08 or the .270
You guys are brilliant thanks a lot.
I went down today and from information i also read from here i picked up the Remington sps 7mm-08.
It came standard with a sharp hunter scope, I Ditched that and Spent the rest of my available cash on a Bushnell and it feels Really good.
Just got to wait for this weekend to sight it in and shoot myself a deer.
Once again Thanks
I went down today and from information i also read from here i picked up the Remington sps 7mm-08.
It came standard with a sharp hunter scope, I Ditched that and Spent the rest of my available cash on a Bushnell and it feels Really good.
Just got to wait for this weekend to sight it in and shoot myself a deer.
Once again Thanks