coleL
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Do y'all prefer 30-06 or .270 for most hunting situations?
.270 or 30-06?
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I have several 06’s and have killed a pile of deer with them but I’ll take a 270 any day. 130-150 grain bonded bullet (accubond, terminal ascent, scirocco, impact, north fork, take your pick) will do anything you need to in North America.
If I need something that actually slings bigger bullets I’d rather step up to my 35 whelen.
If I need something that actually slings bigger bullets I’d rather step up to my 35 whelen.
Laelkhunter
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Either/or I would not feel undergunned with a 150 Nosler Partition in the 30/06 or the 130 Nosler Partition in the .270. Both have been proven time & time again.
Both are good cartridges but I’m partial to the 270. A little milder recoil and a little flatter shooting.
The 30-06 has the benefit of a wider bullet selection and heavier bullets. If I lived in Alaska and hunted moose regularly with the chance of running into brown bear then I’d pick up a 30-06.
The 30-06 has the benefit of a wider bullet selection and heavier bullets. If I lived in Alaska and hunted moose regularly with the chance of running into brown bear then I’d pick up a 30-06.
6mm Remington
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For me personally it would be the 30-06. I also have a 280AI and I would choose that over the 270 also. Now between the 30-06 and the 280AI I would simply have to have both! They both are fantastic, but then again there is nothing wrong with the 270 Winchester.
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std7mag
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In my youth (1980's), I had and hunted with a Savage 110 in 30-06. After owning it for a few years, I invested in getting the barrel threaded and installing a muzzle brake.
Some of the best money I ever spent!
Hunting Maryland, the 165gr Nosler Ballistic Tip did an admirable job! 50 yards to 300+ yards, I found the deer right where I shot them.
Many friends of mine had 270s.
While they certainly aquitted themselves well with lots of deer meat, for some reason I just didn't care for it.
Not a darn thing wrong with it, just wasn't me.
Fast forward almost 40 years and I happen to find a Ruger 77 MKII stainless with the Zytel boat paddle stock in 270 Win at an unbeatable price.
Loaded up some 140gr NBT over RL22 and went hunting.
So far, not a bad rifle or cartridge!!
Have taken 3 deer with it so far. None making it past 10 yards.
If I were the OP and had the money, I'd go with the Tikka, hands down!
Some of the best money I ever spent!
Hunting Maryland, the 165gr Nosler Ballistic Tip did an admirable job! 50 yards to 300+ yards, I found the deer right where I shot them.
Many friends of mine had 270s.
While they certainly aquitted themselves well with lots of deer meat, for some reason I just didn't care for it.
Not a darn thing wrong with it, just wasn't me.
Fast forward almost 40 years and I happen to find a Ruger 77 MKII stainless with the Zytel boat paddle stock in 270 Win at an unbeatable price.
Loaded up some 140gr NBT over RL22 and went hunting.
So far, not a bad rifle or cartridge!!
Have taken 3 deer with it so far. None making it past 10 yards.
If I were the OP and had the money, I'd go with the Tikka, hands down!
