I've done some bird hunting in my time, but was never interested in big game until recently and decided next year is the year. I've decided to gear up for some big game hunts next year and have been reading whatever I can to get my equipment list in the wife's hands before Christmas.
My first decision is about the caliber of rifle and I've decided a .270 is what makes sense for deer and antelope hunts at home in Colorado or going north to Wyoming or Montana.
I'm not sure about going with the .270 Win. or the .270 WSM. There are options aplenty with the .270 Win., recoil is slightly lighter and I'm assuming it will be cheaper to plink with as I get comfortable with the rifle. On the other hand, the balistics for the .270 WSM look better all the way around. So my questions are:
Is the .270 WSM worth it?
Am I just overthinking this?
Thanks for any help here.
My first decision is about the caliber of rifle and I've decided a .270 is what makes sense for deer and antelope hunts at home in Colorado or going north to Wyoming or Montana.
I'm not sure about going with the .270 Win. or the .270 WSM. There are options aplenty with the .270 Win., recoil is slightly lighter and I'm assuming it will be cheaper to plink with as I get comfortable with the rifle. On the other hand, the balistics for the .270 WSM look better all the way around. So my questions are:
Is the .270 WSM worth it?
Am I just overthinking this?
Thanks for any help here.