Thread: Max ethical range on a 7.62x39 bolt-action for deer

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Why are 270's so good

Doesn't really need much explaining ... the 270 is a mere 7mm and the 308 a whopping 7.62 mm. The 270 has virtually no recoil and suites those with less physically presence. I once shot a Reedbuck behind the head at all of 50 metres once. Dropped right there, no second or third shots required.