.270 vs .308?

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.270 vs .308?

Post by ScottyD » 17 Jan 2020, 12:17 pm

Could anyone give me your thought/advice regarding these two calibres? :huh:
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Post by Ferrisweil » 17 Jan 2020, 1:18 pm

Bit more info might help. What’s it being used to do is a good place to start.
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Post by Stix » 17 Jan 2020, 1:53 pm

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Post by bigpete » 17 Jan 2020, 2:19 pm

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Post by Blr243 » 17 Jan 2020, 2:31 pm

Done a very small amount of shooting both. I’m guessing that the 308 has a very broad choice and availability of projectiles , probably more economical projectiles too
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Post by Clem » 17 Jan 2020, 2:38 pm

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Post by marksman » 17 Jan 2020, 3:22 pm

270 is a true 7mm,
shoots flatter at longer range shooting the same weight bullet, the 270 kills the 308 using 150gr bullets :thumbsup: :drinks:

l like the 270 cal :drinks:
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Post by SCJ429 » 17 Jan 2020, 3:40 pm

A 270 WSM is an awesome round,, flat shooting and hard hitting. The only downside is that projectiles are more expensive than 308 projectiles.

The 308 Win is boring and everywhere, that is probably because it does nothing badly.
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Post by solarpak » 17 Jan 2020, 4:39 pm

ScottyD wrote:Could anyone give me your thought/advice regarding these two calibres? :huh:


Scotty,
you could write a few thousand pages on such.....

I have used both with success and really cant split the two shooting out to 300m - in a hunting capacity.
For the 270 - a good quality (ie bonded) 130 grain bullet will handle most game in Oz with the exception of buffalo / banteng etc..
For the 308 - a similar 150 grain bullet will do the same job

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Post by Potatoes » 17 Jan 2020, 5:47 pm

I like the idea of having a 270 but I’d guess its sales are probably being cannibalised by the 6.5cm. Its a pretty old cartridge, according to wiki its nearly pushing 100yo. As far as necked down 30-06 cartridges go, ive always liked the idea of having a flat shooting 25-06, but not sure if anyone makes new ones these days. My next one will probably be a 308 because i can’t see it going out of fashion in my lifetime and there are so many options (rifle makes, projectiles, etc.) to choose from. I guess by going down that path I’m also contributing to the problem of the less popular cartridges becoming even less popular, but what can you do.
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Post by Potatoes » 17 Jan 2020, 6:11 pm

I like the idea of having a 270 but I’d guess its sales are probably being cannibalised by the 6.5cm. Its a pretty old cartridge, according to wiki its nearly pushing 100yo. As far as necked down 30-06 cartridges go, ive always liked the idea of having a flat shooting 25-06, but not sure if anyone makes new ones these days. My next one will probably be a 308 because i can’t see it going out of fashion in my lifetime and there are so many options (rifle makes, projectiles, etc.) to choose from. I guess by going down that path I’m also contributing to the problem of the less popular cartridges becoming even less popular, but what can you do.
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Post by sungazer » 17 Jan 2020, 6:17 pm

Other things to consider are if it is an older used rifle, will a barrel be easy to get for it? What sort of choice in barrel manufactures would you have/ all those sort of availability questions.
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Post by Oldbloke » 17 Jan 2020, 6:31 pm

Blr243 wrote:Done a very small amount of shooting both. I’m guessing that the 308 has a very broad choice and availability of projectiles , probably more economical projectiles too


Both are very capable, but 308 bullets should be cheaper. Just depends on target species. Consider 30-06 too.

I lean towards 30 cali
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Post by JimTom » 17 Jan 2020, 7:11 pm

Mate I always fancied the idea of a .270 and in the ideal world I’d own both, however I went with .308 for all of the reason already mentioned.
.270 definitely has some appeal though.
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Post by RoginaJack » 17 Jan 2020, 9:18 pm

270 v 308? My pick 270 or 270WSM. Yes the 270 is an old cartridge but has stood the test of time, that's why it's still around.
Best overall, I'd chose the 30.06!
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Post by flashman » 18 Jan 2020, 7:49 am

Hi all I have owned both .270 and 30/06 the 270 had the edge on the 30 cal at longer rangers ,flatter terjectory but in the end sold both ,now run a Howa 1500 in 308 ,shots great and the best thing ammo availability most country general stores sell them .....308 My choice........ :thumbsup:
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Post by ScottyD » 18 Jan 2020, 10:19 am

Sorry Ferrisweil/everyone, I probably should've elaborated. I'm just doing a bit of research prior to my licence coming through and was exploring an avenue out of curiosity. The calibre I'm sussing out will be mainly for pigs and wild dogs around my area (plus regular practice at my local range/club), but could also be occasionally used on other smaller 'vermin-of-opportunity' at distance. I'm still torn between the .243 and .308, but thought I'd confuse myself a bit more.

I had a few shots of a bloke's .223 (Browning A-Bolt) the other day, and I was picking his brains a bit for more intel. The A-bolt seemed a cool little gun (although the bolt action was a bit ordinary). This piqued my interest in the X-bolt (heard the bolt is much smoother) and I soon came across a few reviews and Youtube clips on the X-bolt in .270 (all American and all extolling the virtues of the .270).

Looking at some of the responses above, it could be a dead-end for me calibre wise. Given the choice I think I'd probably be more inclined towards .243/.308. The X-bolt itself seems like a viable economical option, and possibly a nice gun too.

Thank you all for your help/wisdom (yet again)
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Post by SCJ429 » 18 Jan 2020, 10:34 am

Do yourself a favour and give the Browning a wide berth.

Have you considered a 260 Rem or a 7mm-08 as well?
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Post by ScottyD » 18 Jan 2020, 10:40 am

SCJ429 wrote:Do yourself a favour and give the Browning a wide berth.

Have you considered a 260 Rem or a 7mm-08 as well?


Ah, interesting. Are they no good?

I haven't looked at those other calibres yet. Do they fit the bill a bit better?
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Post by JimTom » 18 Jan 2020, 10:52 am

Mate if you’re considering either a .243 or .308 now, the .243 is probably fancied a little bit more as an “all rounder” over the .308. In saying that there is a wide range / weight of projectiles for the .308.

As per the previous post you could also consider something in between the two, like a 6.5 or 7mm.

Maybe a 6.5CM, although be prepared to cop a shellacking on this forum for being a ManBun wearing homo. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Also 6.5x55, 260Rem, or the 7mm/08 as previously listed by someone.

Plenty of options mate. If in doubt, buy them all.
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Post by SCJ429 » 18 Jan 2020, 10:54 am

If I was making a list of budget rifles, I cannot think of anything that I would place lower, my gunsmith will not work on them.

If you get a 260, it is available in 1:8 twist and you can shoot 140+ grains. I see plenty of 308 shooters using 150 grain bullets. A 140 grain 6.5 bullet has a significant BC advantage over a 150 308 bullet.

I have a 243 and have shot plenty of pigs with it. The 260 is almost as flat shooting and hits a little harder. Both are more pleasant to shoot at the range than a 30 cal.
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Post by Oldbloke » 18 Jan 2020, 10:56 am

ScottyD wrote:Could anyone give me your thought/advice regarding these two calibres? :huh:



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Post by RoginaJack » 18 Jan 2020, 11:33 am

Go for the 243w. will handle dogs and foxes with ease and pigs too. Best calibre for pigs only - 303 British.
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Post by ScottyD » 18 Jan 2020, 11:34 am

JimTom wrote:Mate if you’re considering either a .243 or .308 now, the .243 is probably fancied a little bit more as an “all rounder” over the .308. In saying that there is a wide range / weight of projectiles for the .308.

As per the previous post you could also consider something in between the two, like a 6.5 or 7mm.

Maybe a 6.5CM, although be prepared to cop a shellacking on this forum for being a ManBun wearing homo. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Also 6.5x55, 260Rem, or the 7mm/08 as previously listed by someone.

Plenty of options mate. If in doubt, buy them all.


Thanks for that Tom

Yeah the flexibility of those two calibres is the main cause of my indecision. I know I probably can't go wrong with either, but still ...

I think I'm also trying to work out what my eventual arsenal will look like long term, and if I can achieve a nice almost linear spread between calibres (if that makes sense). A tool for every job. My intention is to have a couple high end air rifles for competition/pesting, as well as a decent .22 for same. I can see I'll probably also want a .22 with a bit more oomph for small to medium vermin at slightly longer distances (.223 looks like good option), then it seems like an open candy store from there to my upper end of the spectrum of .243/.308 for all things piggish (and possibly even deerish).
If I had the cash, I think I'd have to build a much bigger house because so far I'd like one of everything.

I'll certainly check out the 6.5x55 & 7mm/08 as I think I've seen others look on them favourably. Where do you reckon they'd fall on my 'spectrum'? :huh:

And as I don't have a manbun nor buttplug, I'll accept the 6.5CM as being officially off the table. :drinks:
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Post by SCJ429 » 18 Jan 2020, 11:35 am

RoginaJack wrote:Go for the 243w. will handle dogs and foxes with ease and pigs too. Best calibre for pigs only - 303 British.


I don't think Tikka make a 303 with a 1:8 twist barrel.
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Post by ScottyD » 18 Jan 2020, 11:39 am

SCJ429 wrote:If I was making a list of budget rifles, I cannot think of anything that I would place lower, my gunsmith will not work on them.

If you get a 260, it is available in 1:8 twist and you can shoot 140+ grains. I see plenty of 308 shooters using 150 grain bullets. A 140 grain 6.5 bullet has a significant BC advantage over a 150 308 bullet.

I have a 243 and have shot plenty of pigs with it. The 260 is almost as flat shooting and hits a little harder. Both are more pleasant to shoot at the range than a 30 cal.


Hmmm ok, that's good to know. I'll scratch them off the list then. Thanks for the heads-up SCJ429.

And I'll definitely have a look at the .260
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Post by JimTom » 18 Jan 2020, 11:50 am

Don’t cross 6.5CM off your list mate. I would recommend doing a bit of research on it as a cartridge. 6.5mm a great calibre.

If I had to get rid of all but one of my rifles, the 6.5CM is the one I would keep, and no I am not a trendy, Manbun wearing, cock loving, hipster. :lol: :lol: :lol: I just find it a great cartridge and the fact I own it in a Sako, makes it even better I suppose.
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Post by wrenchman » 18 Jan 2020, 12:49 pm

i have both and they both have there place this is like the 3006 or 270 what is better.
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Post by SCJ429 » 18 Jan 2020, 2:01 pm

wrenchman wrote:i have both and they both have there place this is like the 3006 or 270 what is better.


Which 270 do you have? Winchester or Winchester Short Magnum?
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Post by mchughcb » 18 Jan 2020, 2:39 pm

If you don't shoot much get a 308.
If you shoot heaps get a 308.
If you shoot somewhere between you might consider a 270.
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