The best choise... .308 vs .270

[tatatumpi]

What's the best choice for an all around NW rifle? Deer, Elk, Bear ... are  the name of the game. .300 too much for deer? 30-06 is a consideration also. I'm ready to buy!

Thanks for your help.

[carpsniperg2]

A 300 is not to much for a deer, but to much for a lot of shooters   270 win or 270wsm is a outstanding choice.

[JackOfAllTrades]

There is a reason that the 30-06  is one of the most popular cartridges for big game in the north west. Can't go wrong with the 308 either. There have been plenty of Bear and Elk killed with 270's too. (skilled shooters).

-Steve

[scottfrick]

I have a remington 300 ultra mag and it does fantastic on deer. I shot my buck last year at 300 yrds and hit it perfectly
behind the shoulder and there was barely any meat damage. This year I shot my buck at 100 yrds behind
the shoulder and same outcome as before. It does a awesome job!!! My wife shoots a 270 and between
the two rifles i would choose both for deer hunting!!! Any rifle could mess a deer up bad, But when the
bullet is placed right you should have great outcomes with whatever you shoot!! Just my 

[bobcat]

There's really no significant difference between the 270, 308, and 30-06. What one will do, so will the other. I like the 270 Winchester myself, but I definitely wouldn't say it's better than the 308. I would decide if you want a short action rifle or a long action. If short action you'll want the 308, long action you'll get the 270.

[wraithen]

I personally look at long term ammo pricing. I'd rather be able to shoot a few thousand rounds every 6 months than have a super sweet rifle I'm not great at shooting.    That's why I'm leaning towards the .308 for my all arounder.

[Bigshooter]

Any of them would be a good choice.

[hendog]

Long action 30-06 or .270. Short action .308 or 7-08.

[C-Money]

.270win, 7mm-08,, .280, 308, 30-06, All big time winners. All will work with out problem. My cow elk dropped like a sack of rocks with one shot from my 270win this year, and she was running. Find a rifle you like, and look at some reloading manuals, ask buddys if you can shoot some of these cartridges and make your choice!

[emac]

I have a 300 win mag, 270 and a 308.  I have shot plenty of deer with the 300 and 270.  I have shot one elk with each 270 and 300.  I love both of those guns and can't go wrong with either.  I just added the 308 to the collection and haven't got any kills with it yet

[JohnVH]

its all persona preference, if you know how to shoot, youll kill anything out there.

[mossy8352]

its all persona preference, if you know how to shoot, youll kill anything out there.

If you learn your gun and your animals vital areas it is as said above a personal choice. I have seen more green horn shooters hit in the eye from scopes that had no clue on how to shoot safely. Pick a gun the fits you and one of the three calibers and head to the range so you know where you are hitting at different yardages and have fun in the process. It works.

[bones98649]

I have killed elk and deer with both the 308 and 280 I am with john find a gun your comfortable with and you will kill some animals not comfortable your going to miss

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[C-Money]

If you hit them where they live, they will die.

[2506]

280 rem, 7mm, 270, 30-06 any should do u fine