270 vs 30-06

[ksdad]

I was looking for input on 270 vs 30-06
Hunt primarily in New england
curious in difference, advantages and disadvantages
I was looking at the ATR 100 line by Mossberg.

 

[Richardson]

I was looking for input on 270 vs 30-06
Hunt primarily in New england
curious in difference, advantages and disadvantages
I was looking at the ATR 100 line by Mossberg.

Very little difference, IMO, except that I think you can get heavier bullets in .30-06.

 

[Noban]

The .270 is a necked-down .30-06 case. Factory ammo loads for the .270 are a little lighter, starting at 130 gr. up to 150 gr. The most common factory loads for .30-06 are 150, 180 and 220 grain.

I shoot both .270 and .30-06 and there really isn't much difference. With similar weight bullets, the drop at 300 yards is within inches, with the .270 having the slight edge. You can't go wrong with either. Both are suitable for all small, medium and large thin-skinned animals in N. America and ammunition is available every where.

Have fun.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

I differ from the other two responders. They are both excellent rounds, but (though equally suitable for a wide range of big game hunting) ideal for slightly different categories of big game hunting. The .270 has a slightly longer practical range on medium game, whereas the .30-06 can take larger game more efficiently than the .270. In between those two extremes, they are very similiar in performance. So you have to decide if your hunting interests lean more towards larger game animals, such as moose, elk, grizzlies, or medium sized animals that are typically hunted at longer ranges, such as mountain sheep and pronghorns. If neither, i.e., you intend it only for deer and black bear, then both will serve equally well.

 

[EghtySx]

The .30-06 should be a little cheaper to shoot especially if you practice with surplus ammo.

 

[Rupestris]

Like Real estate - Locatoin, location, location.

In up-state New york the 270 is the round of choice. It can be found at any bait & tackle or general store you happen across.

In Michigan, it's .30-06.

what ever sells better in your neck of the woods is the one to go with. Ask around locally and go from there.

At worst you'll be able to find ammo after driving two hours to camp and realizing you forgot your buwetts(best Elmer Fudd).

 

[BIGR]

Both are good rounds. I prefer the 30 .06 since it was a wider choice of bullets.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

Both are good rounds. I prefer the 30 .06 since it was a wider choice of bullets.

Same here. That, plus the fact that the .30-06 can come very close to matching the .270 in long range shooting, while the .270 cannot come nearly as close to matching the .30-06 at efficiently taking larger and potentially dangerous animals. That is to say, .270 caliber 150 grainers just cannot compare to .30 caliber 220 grainers in that category, but .30-06 165 grainers do come very close to matching the ranging ability of the 130 grain .270.

 

[rangerruck]

30 06 ammo will allways be cheaper, especially if you get milsurp. ammo will be far more abundant in 30 06. so will your choice of rifles. last thing if youhave some 200+ grn ammo and come across a bear versus 130 grnrs for the 270, you better have the 30-06.

 

[MachIVshooter]

The .30-06 is a far more flexible cartridge do to the dizzying aray af bullets, ranging from 110-250 grains in just about any style you can imagine. The .270 is a decent cartridge for medium game and some "smaller" big game (elk, caribou). If you ever intend to hunt moose or bear, the '06 would afford you an advantage.

 

[brentwal]

I like both.

 

[slzy]

get a .280

 

[jd25q]

I second the .280. Very nearly a 7mm magnum using 2/3's as much powder and correspondingly less noise and recoil.

 

[whitefeather]

Your choice should come down to what you want to use it for. If you are going to hunt, the .270 will do fine up to deer. If you want to go after Elk, though, fo for the .30-06 and use bullets in the 175-225gr. range.

I have shot them both and I don't find the recoil out of an .06 to be much more than you get from the .270.

Plenty of Elk have been taken with the .270, but It's what I consider to be entry level for animals over 700lbs. (This is strictly my opinion).

.30-06 is the "do-all" for most big game hunting. Plus, the ammo is widely available from the surplus "cheap" stuff for plinking up to the specialized match and hunting rounds.