30.06 Springfield or .270 win ?

[huntingfool7]

It's been a long time since I've seen a 30-06 vs. 270 vs. 7mm post. 
Thought everyone had switched over to short mag vs. super short mag vs. really super short mag dilemma.

[yorketransport]

It's been a long time since I've seen a 30-06 vs. 270 vs. 7mm post. 
Thought everyone had switched over to short mag vs. super short mag vs. really super short mag dilemma.

Just because you said that, I'll recommend the 280 Rem.

I'd go with the '06 just because there are a few more ammo choices out there. Not that the 270 is suffering in that department though!

[hub]

Well for deer and elk I would say if have a .270 you do not need an 06. If you have an 06 you do not need a .270. I have both and have equal respect for each.  They both shoot flat enough. They both hit hard enough. As an avid handloader bullet selection has never been as good as it is right now. I would probably say look for the best buy.

[jdb]

I have shot a .270 my whole life would not trade my old rem. 700 for a brand new weatherby but if o was to start over I'd probably get an 06.

[RadSav]

Few hunters have ever shot an elk and wished they had brought less gun!  So IMO if you can handle the recoil of the '06 go that route. 

Now if the use of lead bullets get's banned at some point that would change.  Barnes performance is all about speed.  So in that case I'd chose the 270 over the '06 if and when that ever happened.  Or at that point step it up to the 300WM!

[Bofire]

pick the gun you want/like/canshoot. 06 or 270 means nothing for your use. Jack OConner said " the difference between 270/280/30-06's effect on game animals is strictly in the mind of the hunter"  He is and was right.
Carl

[MIKEXRAY]

My very first rifle was a Mod 70 in 270 Win,  ( 16 years old  1982 )   my current rifle is a 270 and will use it the rest of my life.   But when I read this question I answered 30-06 immediately in my head.  For elk I think the heavier bullets of the 06 wins for sure, if I had to do it over I would of gone with the 06    or  7mm in my older years.  Just stuck with the 270 for ole time sake.

[csaaphill]

.270 all the way you can get loads in 150 grain which to me is enough for deer and or ELk.
I have a .270 since I ws 19 and wont go without it.
06 I want on though but still .270
You can go .270 whthby and get 180 grain if you want and or hand load 180 grain I beleive if you wanted to.
had a guy show me his .270 wheatherbey and had 180 grain was cool I want one some day.
If you like open sights or have the money to do a side mount Go 30-40 krag lever action 180 grain or even higher good for deer and elk.
I've even hunted 30-30 for elk before so ya.
But .270 is my choice

[T Pearce]

Years ago a custom gun builder was asked the most popular cartridge he chambers for?
 Now I'm sorry I dont remember his name...... his rifles were expensive.

#1: 30-06 was the most popular caliber and I believe so because folks couldn't make up their minds!

Which is how this thread originated. Hope someone remembers and can tell us who he was.
T

[sliverthrower]

Killed a lot of elk with my .270 win and 150 gr. bullets.

[csaaphill]

Killed a lot of elk with my .270 win and 150 gr. bullets.

not killed any yet but look to sometime. 

[Biggerhammer]

pick the gun you want/like/canshoot. 06 or 270 means nothing for your use. Jack OConner said " the difference between 270/280/30-06's effect on game animals is strictly in the mind of the hunter"  He is and was right.
Carl

His wife was one step ahead of him . She slung .284 diameter bullets.

[RadSav]

pick the gun you want/like/canshoot. 06 or 270 means nothing for your use. Jack OConner said " the difference between 270/280/30-06's effect on game animals is strictly in the mind of the hunter"  He is and was right.
Carl

His wife was one step ahead of him . She slung .284 diameter bullets.

I think she was bigger than he was

[GoldenOscar]

I have both and love them both but have to say my 06 is my favorite......I cant tell much difference in recoil either. Elk are a tough critter and I rather have a heavier bullet for those times when you don't have the perfect broadside shot.

[Bofire]

from my material Ms. O Conner preferred a 7X57 and "considered her 30/06 about like I considered my .375 H&H" (Jack O) regardless there is no real difference on game animals,(270/280/30-06).
Carl