Thread: Deer Rifle 270 or 25-06

I have gone from a .243 to a .270 a few years ago because I'm shooter further and need a bit more punch. I don't like the recoil though and wish there was a flat shooting gun a little lighter than .270
For someone starting out shooting reds under 300m I would point them to a 708, Id have one if the bullets stayed afloat a little longer.

I use a 243 and a swede without suppressor and find the 270 with suppressor on a complete pussy to shoot by contrast. I use 130gr interlocks or 130gr berger classic hunters for a flash load..same poi.

I can't believe that this thread has run 7-8 pages, I have both, isnt a pinch of coon shit, between them,

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Originally Posted by southernman

I can't believe that this thread has run 7-8 pages, I have both, isnt a pinch of coon shit, between them,

same .. the .270 just ticks more boxes all around. including you can find ammo almost anywhere in a pinch. and its ballistics are close to 7mmRm, .. and whats this mention of recoil? I've never felt much of that from it but it does have a grey stone suppressor

Originally Posted by bbclock

I am a relativity new hunter, mainly hunting in open country looking for deer and goats up to 250m (max). I am looking at buying a rifle. I have really only used 270's for this hunting in the past but looking at a 25-06 just as it is a little lighter. wanting some feed back as to weather im heading down the right track, feel free to suggest our calibers please. I just want something smaller then a 270 that will still reliable bring down a deer at 250m. I am willing to listen if the 270 is the best choice.

25/06 is a wonderful round renound for being very accurate.