Caliber Debate

[Statton48]

If I had to choose it would be .270.... just because I have killed many of deer with one. But like others have said.... I’d either go big or tiny. .204,22-250,17, or 7mm, 338, 375, 300

[bowfishin fool]

300 WSM

.270 and 30-06 are so close to what you have, get something with some ummph that still lends itself to taking animals effectively all over the world


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[RJH1]

Research has statistically shown that while a 30-06 has a 91% fatality rate on whitetail deer in Texas for animals that were hit, the .270 suffers only a 7% chance of killing even the smallest field mouse.

The answer seems obviously, but you have to decide on your own.

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[Slick8]

There's not enough difference between a 308, 270 and 30-06 to matter.

If you want one of the two, I'd go with the 06 and run 180's. If you reload, go with a 280AI or a 30-06AI which doesn't seem to get the love it deserves.

What you really need is a magnum and that should start with the most versatile of them all the 7rm and go up from there. If it's for Elk and such, I'd be looking at a 300 mag of some sorts. I have all the normal sized stuff you listed summed up pretty good and I'm having a want for a mid-weight 300 RUM. Something in the 8-9 pound range scoped.

Not sure what your inside joke is with Mason but you asked.

[Bigdaddy]

460 nitro in all seriousness 3006

[COACH_EM_UP]

I'd go 30-06 if I had to choose between the two, even though I have two 270's and only one 30-06. 243 covers predators up to deer, if needed. 6.5 and 308 can do the same, but also pull range duty. 270's are great deer guns but I want a bigger bullet for bigger critters. I prefer a 300 mag over 30-06.

Ummm, pretty sure a .300 mag and a .30-06 are the same size bullet and come in the same weight. The mag case is bigger and holds more powder but the bullets are the exact same.

[ren087]

.270. While a trajectory that is similar can be achieved with proper loads, under 150 yards the 30-06 packs a bigger punch, but after the 100 yard mark the 270 Win has a bigger punch. You carry energy further and can take that long shot if you need to.

[BolilloLoco]

30-06

[RJH1]

.270. While a trajectory that is similar can be achieved with proper loads, under 150 yards the 30-06 packs a bigger punch, but after the 100 yard mark the 270 Win has a bigger punch. You carry energy further and can take that long shot if you need to.

This is hilarious, even more so if you believe it

[tanto]

30-06 cuz u kan go hevy. and hevy is mo bedder

[tdwinklr]

30-06,,, its flatter than most people think, can carry a much heavier bullet and has been getting the job done for over 100 years.... better variety of bullets also

agreed ... people still under-rating the .06, wish I still had mine. Use a .270 now and like it very much because of its accuracy, but would gladly add an .06 back to my closet in a minute. Reloading for it is satisfying with the 168 grn. Sierras and Noslers, one of the most accurate rounds anywhere.

[MLank]

.30-06 bc I am weird and like the numbers better than .270.

[Black Ice]

If it's not illegal to own a creedmore before a 30-06....it should be!


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30-06 is very far down on the list of calibers that I want. I also have a 6.5 creed and no 30-06.


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[meltingfeather]

.270. While a trajectory that is similar can be achieved with proper loads, under 150 yards the 30-06 packs a bigger punch, but after the 100 yard mark the 270 Win has a bigger punch. You carry energy further and can take that long shot if you need to.

huh?

[PappaJ]

This!

And if you reload then make it 280 AI and be done

Really a nice caliber. I have both 270 and 30-06 and have taken numerous game animals with both. I prefered the 30-06 but as I have gotten older didn't like the recoil. I have a friend that shoots the .280 AI and after studying the balistics etc. I had APR build one. I love it, low recoil and terminally deadly. I now have two of them. Great caliber and ammunition is becoming much more available due to popularity.