distance and accuracy for 270 win vs 300 win?

[jay.sharkbait]

yes but like someone mentioned, its not "pleasurable" to shoot a lot, that 300 kicks pretty damn good and i notice with a gun that has less recoil i shoot more accurate

I would install one of these http://www.laruetactical.com/surefire-762-mb762-211c-muzzle-brakeadapter

A lightweight .270 can be less than pleasurable to shoot as well.

[kbrowne14]

Why don't you just Split the difference and go with a 30-06.  Great Round, tons of potential.  My father in law shoots 200 grain accubonds out of his 300 win mag at 2800 fps.  I shoot 180 grain accubonds at 2800 fps out of my 30-06.  My rounds take far less powder, the gun kicks less, cheaper to shoot, and will kill anything in north america.  Do you think any deer, elk, or bear is ever going to know the difference between 20 grains?  The difference in ballistics out to 400 yards is not a whole lot.  You're talking inches. 

I vote for the 30-06.

[Wanttohuntmore]

If you trying to reduce kick, yet maintain longrange energy, definitely reload bullets with a high ballistic coefficient.  That 150 grain accubonds, or so heavy bergers, and you won't notice much diff out to 500 yds.  I too think a 3006 is a better choice, in case you really want more choices.  A T3 tikka is about 6.3 lbs, fairly cheap, and accurate.  Some things I don't like about it, but haven't had any probs with mine.

[Rooster1981]

Well isn't this the reason for the WSM? To maintain a magnum velocity with less recoil .  If you want less recoil and longer range look into the 300 wsm  That's the only caliber I would replace my 30-06 with.

[jason stevens]

With the different charts and graphs they tell what the gun will do but I think as for distance and accuracy it really depends on the shooter.who cares what the gun will do if you can't shoot accurate out to the range you want either one will do the job.both are great calibers

[norsepeak]

I have 4 270's and love them.  Will do anything you want to do in N.A.  I'd go Tikka T3 lite.  I have one in 7mm and it's a tac driver, great gun.  Put a good scope on it and don't look back.

[Taco280AI]

Effective range will depend on the load/bullet combo, is no one answer. You will give up range with a 270 compared to the 300win, on elk. For deer, wont matter. The 270 should be a lot easier on the shoulder, unless going for some ultra lightweight.

Thought about a 7RM, 7WSM?

[WoodlandShooter]

The new Nosler ABLR has the potential to re-invigorate the old 270 win!!! We finally have some decent bullets!!!!

I have them loaded up to 3000 FPS (27" tube, 1/9 twist). Also shooting the 165 grain Matrix at 2850FPS.

Drop at 1k is 19 feet with the NABLR, and 22 feet with the matrix...

got 1500 foot pounds at ~600 yards and 1000 foot pounds at 900 yards. I do not recommend taking game at those ranges without significant practice, but that is not the purpose of this particular rifle...

[huntingcl]

The conundrum of your predicament isn't whether the bullet of a specific caliber will travel a certain distance and be accurate. What you should be thinking in terms of is how much energy the specific bullet will deliver on it's target at specific ranges you plan on employing it.

Just because a bullet will travel accurately to it's target doesn't necessarily equate to an effective outcome.

I'm just sayin. 

More important, how far can YOU accurately shoot. Either caliber will cleanly kill an animal at ranges far beyond what most (not all) people/rifles are capable of.

[Shooter]

Ever thought about just putting a new stock on your current gun?

Exactly, put a new stock on the 300 and buy a 270 to boot!

[Bofire]

  You are a hunter, you know about guns: a 300 wm shoots a 180 grain pill like a 270 shoots a 130. trajectory wise. a 180 penetrates better and breaks bone better and kicks harder!! It also kills better.
shoot either one, if the recoil bothers you get the 270, a good shot placement with the 270 will out perform a bad shot with a 300!!! I use both and love both.
Carl

[haulinbass]

270wsm 150grain bergers and you are set.