Post by: Labs07 on December 11, 2012, 01:56:15 PM
Post by: headshot5 on December 11, 2012, 02:00:22 PM
Modify: to clarify if you reload, look into 260, 7-08, .280, .257R and so on. All good choices.
Post by: Gringo31 on December 11, 2012, 02:01:19 PM
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270 Winchester if you don't reload. Anything else if you do.
:yeah:
GREAT choice!
Post by: bradslam on December 11, 2012, 02:02:11 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 11, 2012, 02:03:20 PM
Post by: Labs07 on December 11, 2012, 02:03:52 PM
Post by: Jburke on December 11, 2012, 02:04:25 PM
Post by: jackmaster on December 11, 2012, 02:06:04 PM
Post by: Jingles on December 11, 2012, 02:06:47 PM
Post by: Spuddieselwwu on December 11, 2012, 02:12:14 PM
Post by: ing on December 11, 2012, 02:13:47 PM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 11, 2012, 02:18:24 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 11, 2012, 02:19:29 PM
Can't go wrong with any of those three.
Post by: huntnphool on December 11, 2012, 02:29:35 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on December 11, 2012, 02:44:37 PM
Post by: Curly on December 11, 2012, 02:45:46 PM
(close to 7mm rem mag performance, without the recoil)
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 11, 2012, 02:57:23 PM
Me, I obviously think .30 is the smallest cal that will put them down right there without any worries ever. .270 and bigger is where I draw the line on big holes and DRT, but that is just personal preference.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 11, 2012, 02:59:17 PM
Post by: C-Money on December 11, 2012, 03:00:15 PM
Post by: birdwacker on December 11, 2012, 03:01:36 PM
7mm-08, .270win, .280, 30-06 All great calibers. Take a good look at the 7mm-08, What a perfect little cartridge. Plenty of power and easy on the shoulder, and very accurate.:yeah:
Post by: MooseStock on December 11, 2012, 03:14:02 PM
Post by: quadrafire on December 11, 2012, 03:19:33 PM
I am a novice reloader as well!I am in that same boat.
I have always used a 30-06, but a couple of fun calibers for reloading and both respectable all around deer killers are the .260 Rem, and 7x57 mauser. I picked up one of these each for my kids, now I shoot them more than they do.
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 11, 2012, 03:21:38 PM
He already has a 338.. JMO but I doubt he's looking for another magnum or he'd just use the 338... :dunno:
Yep, and if he can shoot his 338, I'd just stick with that... but then, maybe he needs a shoulder gun that can be shot off-hand easily? Anyway, just depends on the situation. I love my 300 rum though. When I'm in the bush, I just take everything off and slip in some power level ammo. Instand 30-06. :)
Post by: Holg3107 on December 11, 2012, 03:32:00 PM
Since you have a magnum caliber for elk I would go smaller down to the .24-.27 calibers.
Something like a .243, .260, .270 ect... I'm a personal fan of the 6mm Remington (mainly because that's what I own and shoot). Maybe think about a .243 wsm or a .243 wssm in an AR platform. Really I would simply use this as an opportunity to do some research in the field and shoot some calibers you aren't familiar with. Good luck in your quest.
Post by: upwind on December 11, 2012, 03:48:58 PM
Post by: Huntbear on December 11, 2012, 03:51:15 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
:yeah:
Post by: Gamblin Guy on December 11, 2012, 03:55:15 PM
If you start looking at a 25WSSM, let me know, I've got a NIB unfired stainless Browning A-bolt I may be willing to part with, ballistically similar to a 25-06.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 11, 2012, 04:02:50 PM
Post by: tazman2800 on December 11, 2012, 07:26:33 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 11, 2012, 07:38:29 PM
Post by: 3Under on December 11, 2012, 07:50:22 PM
WELL ...Best throw my :twocents: in :chuckle: in order .270 / 25-06 / 7mm-08 / 243 .... No need to go any bigger in my book but some just have to have the magnum power :dunno: :chuckle: :tup:
I was expecting you to say 100 grain Wasp...
Post by: Hoythunter on December 11, 2012, 08:12:36 PM
Post by: JLS on December 11, 2012, 08:21:51 PM
Post by: norsepeak on December 11, 2012, 08:23:51 PM
Post by: TommyGun496 on December 11, 2012, 08:25:22 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 11, 2012, 08:33:19 PM
Post by: cem3434 on December 11, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
Any legal caliber that you can hit the kill zone with comfortably, every time, will work. I prefer the 7mm. :twocents:
:yeah: I use a 300 wsm on the Eastside and a 243 win or 270 win on the wetside. My wife uses a 243 wssm on the wetside and a 270 wsm on the Eastside. Its not about the caliber, rather its about shot placement. With that being said, the wsm's are a little more forgiving (to you, not the deer) if your shot is a little off.
Post by: AlpineMuley on December 11, 2012, 08:46:26 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 11, 2012, 09:27:04 PM
7mm-08
.260
7x57
6.5x55
Post by: Dan-o on December 11, 2012, 09:37:02 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
Post by: Dan-o on December 11, 2012, 09:41:46 PM
Any of the calibers mentioned (with the obvious exception of the caliber who's name shall not be typed) will work just fine.
Post by: Huntbear on December 11, 2012, 09:55:45 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
This coming from a person driving a Hot Pink Prius, and has Magnum Rifle Envy.. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :o
Post by: splitshot on December 11, 2012, 10:01:10 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 11, 2012, 10:02:59 PM
OMG! This has been written about and argued about since the 50's! People used to love the 44-40, then the 30WCF came a long and has probably killed a lot more deer across this fine nation of ours than anything else. (30-30) A lot could be said for the 35Rem too. No hunters arsenal is complete without a good iron sited lever gun for the brush country and short range hunting. If I was in the market for one, I'd really look at a Marlin lever gun in 308Marlin Express. I don't think that round will unseat the 308win or the venerable 30-30, but I like the balistics represented by that round.
For a little more oumph, comes the 300 Savage, which is not something you see on store shelves every day. From that came the development of the 308win. Gee... Why is it popular? Because it is an accurate cartridge, not hard on the shoulder and just about every rifle manufacture chambers multiple models for it.
Shy of the magnum cartridges, the 30-06 is the near do-all in the lower 48. It is a versital cartridge that can load 150gn up to 220gn bullets. A great backup to your 338winMag that will do quite well for any deer sized animal.
That said, the 270win, 280rem, 243win, 257Roberts, are all great deer cartridges. (Yes, I said 243win) There are others, but for a beginning reloader, I would not suggest jumping into any of the wildcats. A popular cartridge gets the job done and is readily available to the hunter. A popular cartridge also has a good following of components available to the reloader.
I have killed more deer with the 30-30 and 44mag than anything else. Runner up is 30-06.
-Steve
Post by: JLS on December 11, 2012, 10:04:04 PM
it is the guy shooting that makes the diff.
:tup:Absolutely. Load up a .22-250 with a 55 grain Barnes X and you could kill any deer that walked.
Post by: Dan-o on December 11, 2012, 10:06:17 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
This coming from a person driving a Hot Pink Prius, and has Magnum Rifle Envy.. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :o
Hey Bud!
Good to see you're still monitoring. :-)
And I know...... I still owe you a beer.
Post by: bradslam on December 11, 2012, 10:09:53 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
Page 3. What took you so long?
Post by: Dan-o on December 11, 2012, 10:13:59 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
Page 3. What took you so long?
Sorry. Work got in the way.
Besides, I was in no rush to state the obvious. :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Huntbear on December 11, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
This ought to get interesting...and I don't want to hear anything about the .257 Roberts only being suitable for rabbits and squirrels!
I agree! The 257 Roberts is also perfecly capable of taking opposum..... as long as you keep the range close.
Iheard that someone once killed a coyote with a 257, but it took several shots to the vitals.
This coming from a person driving a Hot Pink Prius, and has Magnum Rifle Envy.. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :o
Hey Bud!
Good to see you're still monitoring. :-)
And I know...... I still owe you a beer.
:tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 11, 2012, 10:46:18 PM
here are mine
.243 deer every now and then DRT. more often than not, they run 40 yards or more... and have had several occassions that they not leave a blood trail at all. lost at least 3 deer I know I hit.
.270 deer have all died after 30 yards or so although a couple have not bleed well. I'd use a .270 or bigger any day of the week.
.30 and none have went past 30 yards yet. most have been DRT. (I'm sure any deer hit in guts with just about anything will run a long ways, but I can't remember ever hitting one there.)
All a matter of preference. I'd use a 22-250 if it was all I had and not feel under gunned. but given the choice, I'll stick with my .30.
Post by: Lincoln4 on December 12, 2012, 07:31:15 AM
The longer I hunt deer, the more I like the smaller bores. Every deer I've hit with the .243 dropped like a sack of potatoes. My daughter has shot one with a .260rem, DRT. My wife and I have shot several with .308s, every one dropping in it's tracks, except one that we lost. Now that I have perfected the trigger on my 6.8spc AR, I'm sure it will be plenty next fall...
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on December 12, 2012, 08:39:36 AM
Post by: et1702 on December 12, 2012, 08:41:16 AM
25-06 :tup:
Post by: Labs07 on December 12, 2012, 09:25:02 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 12, 2012, 09:26:45 AM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
270 Win with 150's is mild enough for my 15 year old niece. 130's would be even better.
Post by: C-Money on December 12, 2012, 09:29:28 AM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
7mm-08 is your caliber. Loaded with some 140 Accubonds, you are set for anything in North America with very mild recoil.
Post by: bobcat on December 12, 2012, 10:20:25 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 12, 2012, 10:27:14 AM
My first ever rifle choice was .308
Not much recoil, can handle anything in the lower 48 (sort of), tons and tons of off the shelf range and a never ending supplying of different components for reloading.
Cheaper than 30-06.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 12, 2012, 10:36:52 AM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
So I'll follow up to my post... The most popular deer cartridge on store shelves would probably be 270win, 308win, 30-06 and maybe 7-08. If your local ammo supply depot doesn't carry those, Shop somewhere else! They don't deserve your business. :chuckle: Each of these fits what you've requested.
-Steve
Post by: Royal47 on December 12, 2012, 10:38:17 AM
270, 30/06, or 308.
Can't go wrong with any of those three.
I would also add 7mm to this list.
:yeah:
Post by: Curly on December 12, 2012, 11:06:18 AM
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on December 12, 2012, 11:14:37 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 12, 2012, 11:18:48 AM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
You've got the 338WM already for elk - all of these "crossover" caliber suggestions are moot.
You can easily reload for just about anything. But, if I was making your decision I'd lean towards something with easily available factory ammo. If you don't care about the "cool factor" of having an odd caliber, I'd be looking at one of the .308-based cartridges in either a .243 or 7mm-08. I'd probably go with the 7mm-08 just for the added punch, and I'm seeing more and more of this on the shelf of small stores out in the sticks.
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 12, 2012, 11:26:15 AM
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Post by: Labs07 on December 12, 2012, 03:34:28 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 12, 2012, 03:37:06 PM
(As long as it's a 270 Winchester)
Post by: matt345 on December 12, 2012, 03:41:01 PM
Whatever you get, it will be perfect!:yeah:
(As long as it's a 270 Winchester)
Post by: Curly on December 12, 2012, 04:43:53 PM
Post by: 7STW on December 12, 2012, 05:09:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 12, 2012, 05:26:19 PM
Post by: coachcw on December 12, 2012, 05:30:38 PM
Post by: Ozzi Bob on December 12, 2012, 05:34:53 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 12, 2012, 07:59:20 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 12, 2012, 08:12:26 PM
When it comes to guns...anything in the safe will do the job. My favorite changes depending on how long it's been since I pulled the trigger with one or the other.
Post by: shootnrun on December 12, 2012, 10:44:20 PM
Next choice is the 6mm
Post by: wilsongideon on December 12, 2012, 11:16:13 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on December 12, 2012, 11:17:29 PM
:hello: 308 winchester for me. Short compact rifle, short barrel, buy ammo anywhere, kills great without ruining heaps of meat:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Post by: curlewkiller on December 13, 2012, 07:30:26 AM
Post by: quadrafire on December 13, 2012, 09:16:17 AM
Get a .308!!! Everything you point it at will be DRT
Is see this in a lot of posts, what is DRT?
Post by: Skillet on December 13, 2012, 09:17:13 AM
Post by: quadrafire on December 13, 2012, 09:25:29 AM
Post by: Buckblaster on December 13, 2012, 10:15:43 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 13, 2012, 10:19:15 AM
I don't think there is a "BEST DEER CALIBER". Thats kind of like asking what is the best candy bar? Everyone has their own opinion. Just pick which flavor works for you. My favorite flavor is 7-08 topped with Snickers coated 139 gr Hornady Interbond (but I'm not saying it is "THE BEST").
What are you nuts? Payday is the best candy bar! God, it's like some people walk around asleep all day long! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Tight Spin on December 13, 2012, 10:20:33 AM
Post by: JohnVH on December 13, 2012, 10:24:27 AM
Post by: Huntbear on December 13, 2012, 10:31:32 AM
I don't think there is a "BEST DEER CALIBER". Thats kind of like asking what is the best candy bar? Everyone has their own opinion. Just pick which flavor works for you. My favorite flavor is 7-08 topped with Snickers coated 139 gr Hornady Interbond (but I'm not saying it is "THE BEST").
What are you nuts? Payday is the best candy bar! God, it's like some people walk around asleep all day long! :chuckle: :chuckle:
You both are wrong.... BUTTERFINGER is the best candy bar....
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 13, 2012, 10:37:17 AM
I don't think there is a "BEST DEER CALIBER". Thats kind of like asking what is the best candy bar? Everyone has their own opinion. Just pick which flavor works for you. My favorite flavor is 7-08 topped with Snickers coated 139 gr Hornady Interbond (but I'm not saying it is "THE BEST").
What are you nuts? Payday is the best candy bar! God, it's like some people walk around asleep all day long! :chuckle: :chuckle:
You both are wrong.... BUTTERFINGER is the best candy bar....
I can see this blowing up into a shouting match any minute!
Post by: Huntbear on December 13, 2012, 10:42:54 AM
I don't think there is a "BEST DEER CALIBER". Thats kind of like asking what is the best candy bar? Everyone has their own opinion. Just pick which flavor works for you. My favorite flavor is 7-08 topped with Snickers coated 139 gr Hornady Interbond (but I'm not saying it is "THE BEST").
What are you nuts? Payday is the best candy bar! God, it's like some people walk around asleep all day long! :chuckle: :chuckle:
You both are wrong.... BUTTERFINGER is the best candy bar....
I can see this blowing up into a shouting match any minute!
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4:
And the .257 Roberts is the best deer caliber ever devised by man... it is simply in an elite class of deer killing that no other caliber will ever attain..... :peep: :peep: :bumpin: :bumpin:
Post by: runamuk on December 13, 2012, 10:45:04 AM
butterfinger sucks and not in a good wayI don't think there is a "BEST DEER CALIBER". Thats kind of like asking what is the best candy bar? Everyone has their own opinion. Just pick which flavor works for you. My favorite flavor is 7-08 topped with Snickers coated 139 gr Hornady Interbond (but I'm not saying it is "THE BEST").
What are you nuts? Payday is the best candy bar! God, it's like some people walk around asleep all day long! :chuckle: :chuckle:
You both are wrong.... BUTTERFINGER is the best candy bar....
I can see this blowing up into a shouting match any minute!
best deer caliber is still 7mmmmmmoh8 ;) it is also best bear and elk caliber as well :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 13, 2012, 12:03:35 PM
Post by: Curly on December 13, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
Post by: KillerBeee on December 13, 2012, 02:54:29 PM
Belgian Dark Chocolate...The best? Cote D'OR... Other wise Hersheys with almonds....
Post by: Roperfive88 on December 13, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on December 13, 2012, 06:41:47 PM
Get a .308!!! Everything you point it at will be DRT
Is see this in a lot of posts, what is DRT?
Technically, this is not accurate.
The term DRT actually started when many people witnessed a marksman shooting multiple deer with a 257 Roberts. No matter how many times he shot them, the deer never went down. The good news was that due to the overall impotence of the 257 Roberts, none of the deer were seriously injured.
Last the crowd saw, he threw the rifle into a garade can and shouted "DARNED ROBERTS TRASH".
It was quickly shortened to DRT.
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 13, 2012, 06:48:25 PM
Ya'll can say what ya'll want, but I really believe you'll lose less deer if you use a larger cal.
Maybe just bad experience clouding my judgment, but shooting a deer and it getting away with a rifle just is not acceptable. I really want them to hit the dirt right there. Not run 100 yards and then die with no blood trail.
Post by: Huntbear on December 13, 2012, 07:15:27 PM
Get a .308!!! Everything you point it at will be DRT
Is see this in a lot of posts, what is DRT?
blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda, blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda..
257 Roberts. blah blah blah blah blah 257 Roberts, yadda yadda yadda blah blah blah
I am not sure what you tried to say here... this is all I can hear from you now.... :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: Dan-o on December 13, 2012, 07:18:24 PM
Post by: Huntbear on December 13, 2012, 07:20:30 PM
Touche'
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Where's my beer?????
Post by: Dan-o on December 13, 2012, 07:23:47 PM
Touche'
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Where's my beer?????
In my fridge.
Post by: hardcorecarnivore on December 14, 2012, 02:31:43 PM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
From what you stated, .308WIN would be hard to beat! I prefer a little faster for better down range energy and trajectory, so I would go with the 270WIN with 130gr Hornady Interbond's if not a mag cal.
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2012, 02:50:42 PM
I am not looking for a mag. Just a caliber that is very accurate, mild to moderate recoil and something that I can easily reload or buy factory ammo for.
From what you stated, .308WIN would be hard to beat! I prefer a little faster for better down range energy and trajectory, so I would go with the 270WIN with 130gr Hornady Interbond's if not a mag cal.
Down range energy of either a 150 or 165 grain .308 will be considerably better than that of the 130 grain .270. Down range velocities are generally within 100 fps depending on load. I am a fan of both the .308 and .270 Win as deer killers. And both are more than capable out to 500 yards with the right bullets. Just wanted to make that clarification about energy. Minimal muzzle velocity just does not add up to increased energy over mass weight.
Post by: bobcat on December 14, 2012, 03:17:26 PM
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Down range energy of either a 150 or 165 grain .308 will be considerably better than that of the 130 grain .270.
That's not true at all. Besides, the calculated energy is just a number that's practically meaningless. Sure the number might be slightly greater due to the heavier bullet, but that doesn't mean it will kill any better. Not saying there's anything wrong with the 308. In fact I often recommend it. But it's not superior to the 270 and I guarantee a deer would never know the difference.
Post by: Curly on December 14, 2012, 03:53:40 PM
.270 Win ranks way up there as the possible #1 deer cartridge. However, I think there is a case to be made for the .280 Rem. I think it is better than the .270 Win. It isn't as popular as the .270, but there is still a lot of factory offerings (http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=20&newcategorydimensionid=15895) for the .280 Rem these days.
The Ackley Improved version is also a great choice for someone that reloads. And the AI is even offered as a factory round (http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=20&newcategorydimensionid=10015) now. The AI seems to be gaining popularity. Some rifle manufacturers (http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/model-84l/montana) are even offering rifles in the chambering.
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2012, 04:16:06 PM
QuoteDown range energy of either a 150 or 165 grain .308 will be considerably better than that of the 130 grain .270.
That's not true at all. Besides, the calculated energy is just a number that's practically meaningless. Sure the number might be slightly greater due to the heavier bullet, but that doesn't mean it will kill any better. Not saying there's anything wrong with the 308. In fact I often recommend it. But it's not superior to the 270 and I guarantee a deer would never know the difference.
"That's not true at all""Sure the number might be slightly greater due to the heavier bullet" Which is it? Not true or slightly better?
Don't think I said anything about the .308 being superior to the 270. Did I? :dunno: I thought I was just giving clarification to a statement of wanting the 270 because it delivered more downrange energy.
Shoot either one! Both great hunting rounds. Both plenty capable for deer and larger animals. Both are very accurate at hunting distances. I could care less whether someone chose to use the 308 or 270 when hunting with me. Just don't tell me my statement is "not true at all" and then follow with a statement two sentences later saying "it might be true."
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 14, 2012, 04:22:07 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on December 14, 2012, 04:26:24 PM
you give me a .270 topped with a 140 gr bullet preferably a hornaday and there is no North American animal I will not kill :dunno: :chuckle:
Shot placement is key anyways not the caliber
Post by: bobcat on December 14, 2012, 04:45:25 PM
"That's not true at all""Sure the number might be slightly greater due to the heavier bullet" Which is it? Not true or slightly better?
Don't think I said anything about the .308 being superior to the 270. Did I? :dunno: I thought I was just giving clarification to a statement of wanting the 270 because it delivered more downrange energy.
Shoot either one! Both great hunting rounds. Both plenty capable for deer and larger animals. Both are very accurate at hunting distances. I could care less whether someone chose to use the 308 or 270 when hunting with me. Just don't tell me my statement is "not true at all" and then follow with a statement two sentences later saying "it might be true."
I didn't say "it might be true."
It's not true, period.
I can say that with confidence, without having to look up the actual numbers, because what you said is the 308 has "considerably more energy."
And that's simply not true. No way. It may have slightly more, depending on the particular bullets you're comparing. But, basically they are the same. Neither one has "significantly" more of anything.
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2012, 05:13:52 PM
Neither one has "significantly" more of anything.
That I agree with ;)
Post by: spin05 on December 14, 2012, 06:03:07 PM
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Post by: C-Money on December 17, 2012, 10:20:32 AM
Thanks for all of the great input! It seems like all have good points and will get the job done! When I do purchase I will let you all know what I bought!
Did you make a purchase yet? :dunno:
Post by: Labs07 on December 17, 2012, 02:40:14 PM
Post by: Holg3107 on December 17, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on December 17, 2012, 02:52:07 PM
It's all about accuracy, right?
Nice choice on the .270. Will server you well under 1200 yards. :P
Post by: C-Money on December 17, 2012, 02:53:18 PM
Post by: Labs07 on December 17, 2012, 02:57:03 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 17, 2012, 04:30:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 17, 2012, 04:36:53 PM
I have a Sawarski on my 338 and love itIs that some new fangled Austrian optics? :chuckle:
Post by: huntnphool on December 17, 2012, 04:37:58 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 17, 2012, 10:01:39 PM
A simple question and too many people take it to extremes.... Threads should die on their own... I'm killing this one though.