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January 6th, 2016, 10:07 AM
#21
I'd take the .30-06 over the .270. Not only can you shoot a heavier bullet - which is better from a physics perspective, but the heavier bullets are constructed more solidly - less expansion and better penetration, particularly if you hit a big shoulder bone.
The only place a .270 holds an edge over the .06 is that it is flatter shooting, so for long range shots (300+ yards), range estimation needs to be a bit less accurate. This is why Jack O'Conner championed it, and without Jack, the .270 wouldn't have near the popularity that it has today.
Last edited by werner.reiche; January 6th, 2016 at 07:45 PM.
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January 6th, 2016 10:07 AM
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January 6th, 2016, 10:35 AM
#22
The one thing that will eventually influence your choice is your age - when I was younger I used a 30-06 for deer - at one point I found the kick uncomfortable - went to a 270 for awhile - since most of my hunting in close range I ended up with a 35 Remington - now occasionally I take a 243 with me - they have all served me well over the years - but I must admit that when I was using the 06 the deer didn't go very far - it really took them down quick -
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January 6th, 2016, 11:24 AM
#23
Originally Posted by
JoePa
The one thing that will eventually influence your choice is your age - when I was younger I used a 30-06 for deer - at one point I found the kick uncomfortable - went to a 270 for awhile - since most of my hunting in close range I ended up with a 35 Remington - now occasionally I take a 243 with me - they have all served me well over the years - but I must admit that when I was using the 06 the deer didn't go very far - it really took them down quick -
Both with 150gr bullets the 270 and 30-06 have almost identical recoil numbers, you could just drop the bullet weight to 150gr for 30-06 and not bother getting a 270.
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January 6th, 2016, 12:08 PM
#24
Unless an ULTRA-LIGHT-rifle is employed none of the "medium-calibers" is unpleasant to shoot (if the stock fits) . It baffles me why people who use SUPER-DUPER-shotgun-charges are concerned about the trivial difference (in recoil) between an 06 and a 270 .
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January 6th, 2016, 12:15 PM
#25
OP, if you have a .270 it will do just fine. However if you don't and you aren't a Jack O'Connor fan the 30-06 is likely a much more versatile gun. I started out with a .270 as my first big bore in part due to Jack O'Connor and it has worked well on many bears over the years.
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January 6th, 2016, 02:33 PM
#26
Originally Posted by
Gunner 38
Unless an ULTRA-LIGHT-rifle is employed none of the "medium-calibers" is unpleasant to shoot (if the stock fits) . It baffles me why people who use SUPER-DUPER-shotgun-charges are concerned about the trivial difference (in recoil) between an 06 and a 270 .
couldn't agree more.
if you can shoulder a rife/gun properly, recoil should not be an issue up to .300/.416 in a medium weight rifle.
problem starts when you have been hit a few times and get in the habit of flinching. once you there, don't fool yourself - you'll flinch with a .270 just as much.
what can help is lots of practice (dry-fire, air rifle) and a well fitting stock/heavier rifle
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January 6th, 2016, 07:29 PM
#27
Its not recoil that most people find offensive. Its muzzle blast. Put a decent set of muffs on ones head and they could shoot just about anything without discomfort.
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January 6th, 2016, 08:10 PM
#28
Originally Posted by
sawbill
Its not recoil that most people find offensive. Its muzzle blast. Put a decent set of muffs on ones head and they could shoot just about anything without discomfort.
Ain't that the truth.LOL I had the misfortune to be beside a guy at a range with a .338 Win that had a muzzle brake installed. Jysus,if that doesn't give you the flinches,nothing will.
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January 7th, 2016, 06:17 AM
#29
Originally Posted by
sawbill
Its not recoil that most people find offensive. Its muzzle blast. Put a decent set of muffs on ones head and they could shoot just about anything without discomfort.
my 300wm is fine for recoil and I enjoy shooting it even tho some say itll break your shoulder or the recoil is too much yadda yadda yadda...well my trick is I dont wear a skirt while shooting - i put my man pants on and its all gravy. As for the noise well...more noise more fun for me
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January 7th, 2016, 08:55 AM
#30
Originally Posted by
GrizzlyAdams
my 300wm is fine for recoil and I enjoy shooting it even tho some say itll break your shoulder or the recoil is too much yadda yadda yadda...well my trick is I dont wear a skirt while shooting - i put my man pants on and its all gravy. As for the noise well...more noise more fun for me
The noise thing - well that's great while you're young. But if you shoot a lot, your older self will thank you greatly if you wear ear protection.
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