Great article, Brad. Thanks for the post!
I went through two 30-06’s back in the 60’s before getting a .270.
My brother and I had twin rifles then. Both Rem 700’s with Leupold 3x9’s on deck.
His an 06’ and my .270. Shot side by side, the difference in felt recoil was remarkable!
The .270 was much milder, easier to shoot well. Because it was so much friendlier to shoot, it was easier to make good hits on game and killed very well.
I don’t use it much anymore, but it does get loaned out from time to time. Mostly to kids that haven’t the coin to buy their own rig yet.
I’ve moved on to a lighter rifle with even less recoil these days. My Creed has good bullets and is easy to make good hits with and therefore it kills well - same/same, just a lighter package for this old man to pack around.
