Post by: nicz on November 21, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
Post by: headshot5 on November 21, 2014, 01:50:28 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 21, 2014, 01:50:55 PM
.270 flatter shooting.
Other than that, probably a wash.
Post by: Kittman on November 21, 2014, 01:59:51 PM
Post by: AWS on November 21, 2014, 03:51:09 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 21, 2014, 04:28:32 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 21, 2014, 04:30:16 PM
The only real difference in my opinion is recoil. If you want slightly less recoil go with the 270. Either one will work fine on deer and elk.:yeah: BUT I would prefer the .270 :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: Jingles on November 21, 2014, 04:36:46 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 21, 2014, 04:43:22 PM
No real choice on this Without a doubt go for the 30-06 they both use the same brass and the bullet selection for the 06 is way greater than the 270, resulting in a more versatile gun
This is good advice, especially if you're not a reloader. Although 270 ammo is also readily available, and bullet selection is sufficient. But still, it's hard to beat the 30/06 if you rely on factory ammo.
Post by: kodiak 907 on November 21, 2014, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 21, 2014, 04:55:03 PM
Post by: Damnimissed on November 21, 2014, 05:11:27 PM
Post by: Bofire on November 21, 2014, 05:15:46 PM
Carl
Post by: stevemiller on November 21, 2014, 05:50:36 PM
Everyone is talking about better bullet choice with the '06. There's only one bullet you need with the .270, the 140gr Accubond :chuckle:Exactly :yeah: Also on the lead bullet future ban it will suck sure but then they will all just make solid copper like Barnes and a few others. :twocents:
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 21, 2014, 07:39:15 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 22, 2014, 12:20:45 AM
Thought everyone had switched over to short mag vs. super short mag vs. really super short mag dilemma.
Post by: yorketransport on November 22, 2014, 06:49:54 AM
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. :chuckle:
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!
Post by: hub on November 22, 2014, 11:49:38 AM
Post by: jdb on November 22, 2014, 03:40:23 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 22, 2014, 04:16:38 PM
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!
Post by: Bofire on November 22, 2014, 04:49:36 PM
Carl
Post by: MIKEXRAY on November 22, 2014, 05:04:30 PM
Post by: csaaphill on November 22, 2014, 05:31:15 PM
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
Post by: T Pearce on November 22, 2014, 05:35:39 PM
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. :dunno:
T
Post by: sliverthrower on November 22, 2014, 05:48:24 PM
Post by: csaaphill on November 22, 2014, 05:50:27 PM
Killed a lot of elk with my .270 win and 150 gr. bullets.not killed any yet but look to sometime. :yeah:
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 22, 2014, 05:52:39 PM
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. :tup:
Post by: RadSav on November 22, 2014, 07:14:47 PM
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. :tup:
I think she was bigger than he was :chuckle:
Post by: GoldenOscar on November 22, 2014, 07:17:54 PM
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.
Post by: Bofire on November 22, 2014, 07:46:23 PM
Carl
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 23, 2014, 11:06:29 AM
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. :tup:
I think she was bigger than he was :chuckle:
Perfect for choping wood and those cold Northen nights in the field. :chuckle:
Post by: tgomez on November 23, 2014, 12:10:46 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 23, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
I shot one elk with a .270 and it ran off to be taken by other hunters.
Just Sayin....... 30.06 or bigger would be my choice.
In open country anything works but western WA reprod you want to stop em now.
Post by: Bean Counter on November 23, 2014, 02:55:56 PM
Post by: nicz on December 01, 2014, 03:16:33 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on December 01, 2014, 03:23:17 PM
Now find what ammo groups best from your particular gun and start buying it. buy a lot
Post by: C-Money on December 01, 2014, 03:36:36 PM
Post by: Blacklab on December 01, 2014, 05:43:33 PM
It will take anything in the lower 48 :tup:
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 01, 2014, 06:18:22 PM
Thank you all for your replies, I got a Tikka T3 in 30.06 with scope from Dicks Sporting Goods on Thanksgiving day. I took it to the range and I like how it feels and how it shoots.
Congratz on the new rifle! Should be a shooter for ya. My hunting partner bought the same setup the day before. He loves it.
Post by: WoodlandShooter on December 02, 2014, 11:45:20 AM
for reaching out there, 270 all the way!!