Mach1 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I know I've mentioned that I'm looking at getting a new rifle and I've pretty much settled on a .270 for what I'd be using it for (coyotes in IL, with the hopes of going out west for pronghorn/mulies/elk). I know that many consider the .270 a solid all-around cartridge (the 30-06 is as well), but I don't really hear much about the .308 as a big game cartridge and generally just hear it being used for varmints and target shooting. I've just kinda started looking at .308s to see how they perform. For you more experienced rifle shooters, what are your thoughts on the .308 vs the .270 for the uses I've mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 308 is a short action, the 270 is a long action. The 308 is about the equal of the 30/06. Either one will work for what you want to do. Lots of deer, elk, antelope have be killed with each of them. If you like the 270 get it-----it will be just fine out here in the west. Quite a few of my buddies use a 270. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 this is really a hard one too call they are both great rifles so i'd say get both but if u wnat one i would say go with the 308 its an all around great gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 The .308 is a good all around in my opinion. For deer it is quite effective. I hunt with a .270 though, no complaints about the .270, does all I need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady269 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 308 and 270 I have both and I have shot quite a few deer with each. I think overall the .270 is the better choice. It's a flatter shooter and I think it just hits a deer a lot harder. The .270 does not have a great deal of recoil, lot's of loads available, and almost every rifle made is chmbered for it in some fashion. I have a good # of rifles and if I could only have (1) I am pretty sure it would be chambered in .270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think it is a toss up as far as using factory loaded ammo. Both have a lot to pick from for most applications. If you reload, you can get a bit more out of your choice caliber and tweak it to your rifle. If you plan a significant amount of western states hunting, I would give the edge to the .270. If you reload, you can get a .308 to stretch its trajectory a little more. I really can't see you going wrong with either of them. However, if you ever have any ideas about heading north for some larger, more dangerous game, most will recommend something a bit bigger. The specifics of your hunt will point you to the appropriate caliber and rifle model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Good advice so far.......... It's really a toss up for what you want to do with the rifle. Both can easily do the job. The 270 is probably better ballistically where as the 308 being a short action, the rifles can be had in shorter and lighter packages which to some people is a big consideration to some. There are always going to be tradeoffs. It might even come down to the individual rifle that feels better to you whos knows. You might even go out and try different makes and models and see what you think and then make a cartridge choice. The one you pick might not be available. How about a wildcat, 270-08 it's part of both :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Good advice so far.......... It's really a toss up for what you want to do with the rifle. Both can easily do the job. The 270 is probably better ballistically where as the 308 being a short action, the rifles can be had in shorter and lighter packages ......... Pretty much the differences. The .308 will, however, give you the option to choose up to a 200 gr. bullet in factory loads. I believe the .270 only goes to 150 gr. Only place the extra 50 grains would really be helpful is with bears, elk, moose , etc. You pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 doubleA----wildcat 270-08-----That would be a 30/06, I believe--CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 doubleA----wildcat 270-08-----That would be a 30/06, I believe--CB errrrrrrrrrrr no, the 270-08 would be taking a 308 Win case and necking it down to take a .277" bullet , hence the two seventy ought eight.:D:D If you were to do so, necking down the 7mm-08 would be the way to go. But with the factory loaded 260 Rem (aka 6.5/.264 08) and the 7mm-08 (aka .284-08) why bother as you would'nt gain anything over the 2 unless you like wildcatting:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I love my Rem .308. Very mild recoil. Many different loads out there from 55 grains up to 220 I believe. Also a very accurate round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnottygy Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I think the .270 is a much better round than the .308. The .308 drops very fast after 200 yards compared to the .270. Yes, the .308 is accurate, but not a flat enough shooter to satisfy me out in the high country or the antelope country. If you want a bigger bullet than a .270.... step up to a 7mm Magnum.... my favorite for the U.S. game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild_willie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 It looks like the 270 mirrors the 22-250 pretty much as far as being a flat shooter, but is able to do something when it get's there. I have a remington 700 mountain rifle in 270 it's very light and compact. I can shoot 2.5" groups @ 400 Yds. with factory core-loks and i'm no marksman. It's topped with a nikon monarch. It would do you just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 If I lay dead and lifeless you still could not pry my .270 out of my hands. That should tell the story. JK! I just like the .270 round it has filled my freezer many times over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 While never shooting a .270, I have shot and owned a .30-06. Recoil to me seemed the same as a 7mm. I have picked up a .308 for my new rifle last year in a Tikka T3 Lite. Very accurate rifle to say the least right out of the box. 200 yards is a long way off, and I don't think you'd be under gunned with a .308 over a .270. Like strut mentioned, you do have the capability of using heavier weight bullets with the .308. Here in the deer woods of New York the .308 works fine. Personal choice all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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