flutch wrote:SCJ429 wrote:You need to read and understand what people write. When they say that a 30 cal has a larger selection of projectiles, they are correct but you take it as there is not a good selection of projectiles for a 270.
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Not really, people specifically try and assert that there are no decent bullets in .277 they claim its inaccurate and they claim its limited to only low BC bullets, that simply isn't true. Its a reoccurring theme and it isn't rare whatsoever. and eh 30cal might have a lot of projectiles but the actual effectiveness out of a .308 cartridge is exaggerated greatly.
I don't think that many would not acknowledge that the 270 or the 30/06 are very capable, reasonably accurate and a good choice for most deer and pigs. I would not call the 270 a beast of a cartridge lest I be called out on the exaggerations that 308 owners have made to you. The 7mm08 can get within 50 fps of the 270 in most bullet weights. This is where you have to admit that the WSM case provides a real advantage in speed.
For me the 270, 30/06 and 308 are a little common and vanilla. I would prefer a 30BR or a 300 Lapua. But that is me and the majority of shooters buy the 308 and on the whole they come home with some meat for the freezer. My pop only had the choice of a 303 but he shot many things with it. Given the choice I am sure he would have preferred a 308 or a 270.
Good luck with your 270, I am sure you will have and have had a lot of success with it.