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Can't decide! 270 or 308
Hey everyone,
I decided to buy a new rifle, a browning x bolt medallion left hand, I just can't decide the caliber. I already have a 300wm, 7mm rm, and a 243. I'd be using it for deer, moose and elk. No more than 300yds. Out of the 308 or 270, which would you guys pick.
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10-05-2013, 07:14 PM
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308
However, the action means more to me than the cartridge.
If the 270 was in a single shot, the 308 wouldn't have a chance!! 
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10-05-2013, 07:15 PM
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270 nice gun
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10-05-2013, 07:16 PM
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I dont understand why a 308 or a 270 when you have a 300 win 7mm and 243...
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10-05-2013, 07:18 PM
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270. Flatter shooting, better sectional density, fewer compressed loads, does well with monometals.
The 308 has trouble with the heavier bullets and the longer monometal bullets and has trouble with the slower burning powders like IMR4350 because of the smaller case size and the larger diameter bullet (although 7mm'08 does okay).
If it was 30'06 vs 270 I would choose 30'06 but in this race, it's 270 all the way.
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10-05-2013, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MattSako
I dont understand why a 308 or a 270 when you have a 300 win 7mm and 243...
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Why limit myself?
Thanks for the input so far guys
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10-05-2013, 07:24 PM
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Anybody who's anybody shoots a .270!!
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10-05-2013, 07:29 PM
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I wouldn't own a 270win, so 308win it would be. I would sooner have a 6.5x55 than either of your choices.
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10-05-2013, 07:59 PM
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10-05-2013, 07:59 PM
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Single shot 308 is my choice and pushing a 165 grain Federal Premium, Trophy Bonded. I sight in 2" high at 100 yards.
Anything out to 300 yards takes a nap; elk or deer.
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10-05-2013, 08:48 PM
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The 270 shines with 130gr bullets but by the time it is jacked up to 150gr not so much. A bit more recoil with the 270. You've got the top end covered with the rifles you already have --- The 308 is generally accurate, moderate recoil, wide selection of bullet weights.
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The 308 to me is a modern cartridge and the parent to several others, 243, 7mm08 etc. It was designed for modern powders and performs flawlessly and is a dream to reload.
The .270 is derived from the 30-03 way back in 1920's and as much in my opinion is a bit of a compromise as the case was designed for less efficient powders of the day. However, this is now considered a plus because of its capacity.
I'd choose the 308 as there is more reloading data and bullet selection...(and I have the dies  ).........saying that I shoot a 7mm08 mostly now and love it 
Either is a great cartridge, you can't go wrong.
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I go for 308, it's like a 1/2 ton truck. But i'm a bit biased, since i own one.
Shoot mostly moose up to 250 yrd.
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10-05-2013, 10:20 PM
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Either will make you happy. I shoot a .270, took a buck with 130gr federal blue box this week, complete pass through and I was scooping out heart and lung chowder for a few minutes.
Pick either one that will look good in your cabinet and go to town
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10-05-2013, 10:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevlak
Hey everyone,
I decided to buy a new rifle, a browning x bolt medallion left hand, I just can't decide the caliber. I already have a 300wm, 7mm rm, and a 243. I'd be using it for deer, moose and elk. No more than 300yds. Out of the 308 or 270, which would you guys pick.
Thanks,
Kevin
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neither I would go with a 7mm08
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10-05-2013, 10:29 PM
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270 win
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10-05-2013, 10:30 PM
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neither I would go with a 7mm08
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this is a really good choice over either as well.
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.308...
Short action
Stellar barrel life
Cheap to reload for
....and contrary to popular belief will kill stuff just as dead as a .270...
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this is a really good choice over either as well.
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Shhhhhh don't confuse the poor guy...
....obviously he needs both!!
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10-05-2013, 10:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jim summit
I go for 308, it's like a 1/2 ton truck. But i'm a bit biased, since i own one.
Shoot mostly moose up to 250 yrd.
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I like the anology...but, the 308 is more like the "John Deere" of chamberings. Built to work!
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Gonna save kicking the chit bucket by keeping the reasons to myself, but my choice would be
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10-05-2013, 10:49 PM
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Shhhhhh don't confuse the poor guy...
....obviously he needs both!!
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buy all three!! 
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Get a tree dirty eight lapua, den you can shoot at one tousand yards....
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30-06 fan here....so lil bro .270 gets my vote.
That said,looks like you have things covered already with your current collection....why another .27-.30 cal??(not that one can have too many rifles....jest sayin)
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Originally Posted by grinr
30-06 fan here....so lil bro .270 gets my vote.
That said,looks like you have things covered already with your current collection....why another .27-.30 cal??(not that one can have too many rifles....jest sayin)
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Actually it's the .280 is derived from the 30-06. .270 is the 30-03.
And I guess that's another one to consider - lol.
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Considering your current lineup I would go with the .270. Fits right in between your 7 and your .243. Now you just need a .338 win mag and a .375 hh and a real big bore and a 22-250 and a ........
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I wouldn't own a 270win, so 308win it would be. I would sooner have a 6.5x55 than either of your choices.
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Like he said!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemonz
Actually it's the .280 is derived from the 30-06. .270 is the 30-03.
And I guess that's another one to consider - lol.
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From The American Rifleman
July 1, 1925 “A New Winchester Bolt Action Rifle” by E.A. Price “ The new .270 WCF cartridge designed especially for this rifle is a praiseworthy achievement of our New Haven friends. It is simply the .30 Springfield shell necked down to .270 caliber, the shell being very slightly lengthened in the process.”
Your source, Wiki I assume, also claims the 280 was made off of the 30-03 case. They would be wrong again IMO but arguments go on both ways. It too is longer than the parent case leading to the confusion.
To the OP, the 270 is a specialized deer rifle IMO and it would fit right in with what you have. It will do most anything the bigger 7 will do to a deer without the recoil. It will work for Elk and Moose but you already have the 300 for that job and the 270 shines with lighter bullets.
I would go with the 280 offered in left hand myself and sell the 7mm. mag.
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