.270 vs 30-06
10-16-2008, 10:20 AM
#22
Join Date: Oct 2008
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RE: .270 vs 30-06
the 30-06 is more versatile UP the critter-ladder from deer... the 270, more versatile DOWN the critter ladder.
30-06 ammo is easier to find in BFE if you get stuck there (or at least easier to find with some variety)...
can't go wrong with either... you've already made the important choice and avoided 308win!!! [8D]
30-06 ammo is easier to find in BFE if you get stuck there (or at least easier to find with some variety)...
can't go wrong with either... you've already made the important choice and avoided 308win!!! [8D]
10-16-2008, 10:49 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,102
RE: .270 vs 30-06
You can't go wrong either way.Others have made all the points I would have made.I have one of each,and I use the .270 practically exclusively.They are both very light rifles and the .270 is much more pleasant to shoot.If your only intention is deer hunting I would lean toward the .270.
10-17-2008, 12:31 PM
#25
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: MO
Posts: 492
RE: .270 vs 30-06
I would say 30-06 if you own one gun. I don't own one but I do own a .270. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the .270, in fact, it is my favorite deer rifle. If you are looking to go elk hunting or other bigger game animal then the 30-06 gives you better options for a larger round. I know that alot of people would argue that a .270 is adequate for elk but it is below my comfort level. I had an Encore for muzzleloading and ended up buying a .300 Win Mag to go elk hunting for the first time this year. If budget isn't an option, then buy them all!!!
10-20-2008, 08:46 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: .270 vs 30-06
Even though Ive killed a slew of deer with both Im gonna vote for the 30-06 Improved....the 270! 
I just like that flat shooting and lower recoil....although i prefer the 7-08 over both 
I just like that flat shooting and lower recoil....although i prefer the 7-08 over both
10-20-2008, 11:24 PM
#28
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RE: .270 vs 30-06
ORIGINAL: Gut Check
I would say 30-06 if you own one gun. I don't own one but I do own a .270. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the .270, in fact, it is my favorite deer rifle. If you are looking to go elk hunting or other bigger game animal then the 30-06 gives you better options for a larger round. I know that alot of people would argue that a .270 is adequate for elk but it is below my comfort level. I had an Encore for muzzleloading and ended up buying a .300 Win Mag to go elk hunting for the first time this year. If budget isn't an option, then buy them all!!!
I would say 30-06 if you own one gun. I don't own one but I do own a .270. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the .270, in fact, it is my favorite deer rifle. If you are looking to go elk hunting or other bigger game animal then the 30-06 gives you better options for a larger round. I know that alot of people would argue that a .270 is adequate for elk but it is below my comfort level. I had an Encore for muzzleloading and ended up buying a .300 Win Mag to go elk hunting for the first time this year. If budget isn't an option, then buy them all!!!
I voted .270, because I have one, and love the caliber. Its a very flat shooting gun, and plenty of knock down power for deer. If you did think you may hunt bigger game the .06 is the better choice because of ammo selection, but for strictly deer, its a great, flat shooting Caliber, with low recoil, and very accurate.
10-21-2008, 06:47 PM
#30
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 18
RE: .270 vs 30-06
I personallyhunt with a remington270 and is a very good flat shooting gun and myuncleis a diehard30-06 fan. I have shot both and prefer the 270 because it seems I am more consistent on the range with it than the 30-06 but the 30-06 has more knockdown power.
