Thread: .270 or 25-06

The OP was looking at .270 Win compared to 2506 Rem

I have, and use either/iether, there is nothing in NZ other than scrub bulls that I would not use my 2506 on inside 400m, but my velocities and projectiles are selected for the intended game, I run dual loads to suit: 117 Sierra Pro hunter at 3100 and 117 SST/110AB at 3250, it is my go to mountain rifle, Mk5 Wby Utralite,Truflite 25".

I also have a 270, M70 Winchester, there is nothing in NZ I would not use it on out to 500m, again, dual loads, 130 TTSX at 3250 AND 150 Sierra Pro Hunter/150 Berger at 3000, it sits in the locker and waits........it doesn't do much that the 2506 won't do- it really depends on intended purpose, the only advantage the .270 holds is with heavier stout bullets at close range on big tough animals, or soft heavy frangible bullets on big animals at really long ranges.

The average hunter/shooter will not notice the difference in terminal effect between them at any sensible range assuming range, shot selection and projectile choice are reasonable.

At unreasonable distance or paticularly tough critters, in the "planes trains and automobiles" catigory, neither is really it, got a 338 Lap for that. SMK or TTSX out of that stops anything, anytime.