Hello - I have a Rem 700 in .30-06 that I am perfectly happy with. I used it last year to harvest a deer at 150 yards. I'm not a big-time hunter, but I like having a "general purpose" hunting rifle. (I also have a .243 for smaller game, which I recently acquired, but haven't shot yet.)
I have an opportunity to pick up a used rifle in .270, but other than the price, I am wondering if I really need it.
I know there are debates galore about which cartridge is "superior," the .30-06 or the .270, and both have their fans. But that is NOT the purpose of this post.
My question is pretty simple (I think): Is there a particular animal or hunting condition where there will be a significant advantage of my having a .270 vs. the .30-06 that I already have?
From everything I've read, there isn't a major difference between the two calibers, other than the .270 shoots a little flatter. But I probably would not go beyond 200 yards in my shooting (maybe 300 maximum), so I'm not sure that would be a factor.
What are your thoughts, especially if you have experience with both calibers. Is there a compelling reason to buy the .270?
Sorry, the reason of "you can't have too many guns" will not be accepted.
Thanks
I have an opportunity to pick up a used rifle in .270, but other than the price, I am wondering if I really need it.
I know there are debates galore about which cartridge is "superior," the .30-06 or the .270, and both have their fans. But that is NOT the purpose of this post.
My question is pretty simple (I think): Is there a particular animal or hunting condition where there will be a significant advantage of my having a .270 vs. the .30-06 that I already have?
From everything I've read, there isn't a major difference between the two calibers, other than the .270 shoots a little flatter. But I probably would not go beyond 200 yards in my shooting (maybe 300 maximum), so I'm not sure that would be a factor.
What are your thoughts, especially if you have experience with both calibers. Is there a compelling reason to buy the .270?
Sorry, the reason of "you can't have too many guns" will not be accepted.
Thanks