Rifle Caliber Recommendation - 270/308/30-06

[BayouBuck985]

Hey guys, I’m currently revamping my current arsenal by dealing away my Weatherby Mark V Fibermark S/S in 7mm Wby Mag along with my Bergara B-14 Hunter Wilderness in 6.5 Creedmoor to pursue a different caliber. I thought I was set on getting a .30-06, but I am now strongly considering a .308 or possibly .270 (since they appear to be ballistically similar out to 300 yards). It seems that a .308 would be a better choice for me than the .270 as most of my shots down south are usually all within 200 yards. This would be primarily for whitetail and hogs, but I was considering the .30-06 in the event I get to go elk hunting, but I did also just get a CVA Scout in .35 Whelen. Which caliber would you go with? I’m likely set on either a Browning A-Bolt or X-Bolt, Remington 700 CDL, or a Bergara B-14 (either the green Hunter model or the Timber model with the walnut stock).

 

[toad face]

They all do the same thing

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Go with the .270

 

[MTLabrador]

.308, .270, or .30-06 are all perfect choices for your future elk hunt. I lean towards the .270 for sentimental reasons, and the .308 for practical reasons.

 

[BayouBuck985]

.308, .270, or .30-06 are all perfect choices for your future elk hunt. I lean towards the .270 for sentimental reasons, and the .308 for practical reasons.

It’s not like that elk trip will happen anytime soon, but I was a little surprised to hear that these are fine calibers for elk (except the .30-06). I’ve always heard that you need a .300 Win Mag or similar to take down elk.