Thread: Having that 'best deer hunting cal' argument with a mate. 6.5x55 vs .270win vs 308

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

I shot 100-200 rounds per week of 22lr in practice and competition from the age of 13 so betime 16 and a FAL came round I was already well versed in firearm handling I was 15 when mum brought me my 1st center fire a 223 for my birthday my 1st large cal was 303 a p14 I picked up for $100 ive owned all the common cals and some less common (yes including 270) 308 243-7mm-08 6mmrem 7x57 8x57 6.5x55 260 7.5x55 swiss the list goes on I have a soft spot for 25-06 so pretty much a 270 shot my 1st deer with one and pretty keen to put one in the safe

This shows how much personal bias can effect a persons opinion on different cartridges. You hate the 270 but have a soft spot for the 25-06.
Go figure.

Originally Posted by Shearer

This shows how much personal bias can effect a persons opinion on different cartridges. You hate the 270 but have a soft spot for the 25-06.
Go figure.

agreed lol you may of noticed I do have a major bias against 270 the 25 dose have a little less recoil though