Need Advice!! .270 vs .308

[DIM]

I have both, but for target practice I use .308, since I reload both calibers, 308 proved to be more economical 46 gr vs 57gr, as far as bullets there are plenty out there for both, when I go after local white tail population I usually flip the coin... as far as rig get savage, they just came out with EDGE http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/edgexp
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/edge
listed for $379 with a scope, if you shop around you will find them at much lower price


As far as thread about 54 grains of H4350 I disagree, it is hot load but I just don't see how. 53.5 grains of H4350 which is max load by Hodgdon clocked at 2994 fps adding 0.5gr will not push 135 grain bullet by 100 fps faster, but I would settle for 3050 ;-)

 

[Ky Larry]

Flip a coin for caliber. Both will be more than enough for your needs. When shopping for a rifle, don't forget to check the used rack. Lots of good deals this time of year for previously owned "deer" rifles. As someone stated earlier, you might be well served by shopping for the gun first and let it decide your caliber. Good luck.

 

[Silent Rifleman]

Ya know, it surprised me too, even had me questioning the integrity of my chrono, but the drops work out. I've never clocked one over 3100, but the majority of them are ~3075

 

[snooperman]

I like the 270 for what you are hunting or target shooting...

Mine shoots flatter than my 308 at those distances and I find it more accurate as well at those same distances. However, each gun is different and I could not argue this with other shooters for that reason. I am sure there are 308 guns that would out-perform my 270 at those targets.

 

[DIM]

Choosing scope for 300 yards I wouldn't go more then 9x zoom, I used my for 500 yd in .308 which groups 2.8" - 3". As far as brand, I would go with Nikon Buckmaster or even Prostuff and I wouldn't bother with BDC unless you stick to the same bullet and same load. Vortex, is another brand you might try, they make reasonably priced entry level scopes http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/riflescopes

 

[heeler]

I no longer own a 270 although I have owned two in the past and killed many a Texas Whitetail buck with them.
Hogs too.
I prefer a 308 mainly because I can get them in a short action carbine which I really prefer for slow walk hunting.
But either will more than suffice for the task at hand and both have ammo readily available in small town outlets such as gas stations, food stores, hardware stores,etc.
The 270 is a very flat shooting cartridge.

 

[thomis]

If a choice comes down to the two rifles mentioned in previous posts, the Weatherby Vanguard and the Savage Stevens or new Edge... remember the Savage is made in USA. The Vanguard, not.
Decision made.