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I own 3,270's including a WSM and 2, 280 AI's and 1 280. No 30-06's in the safes, Bigger 30's but no standard 30-06.
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If I were to only have one rifle of the three I'd pick the rifle that fit me, felt the best and appealed to me the most. I'd happily take on any big game in north america including Grizzly with any of those cartridges with proper bullets.. Never seen any difference in killing ability among the three.
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308.
Of the 3, 30-06. I own 2.
Just bought my F-I-L's 25-06.
Might use it at least once, never killed anything with that round.
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If I were to only have one rifle of the three I'd pick the rifle that fit me, felt the best and appealed to me the most. I'd happily take on any big game in north america including Grizzly with any of those cartridges with proper bullets.. Never seen any difference in killing ability among the three. This right here... ^^^^^^ ... Ergonomics, Ergonomics, Ergonomics... Any one of the three chamberings will do everything I need to do...
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Campfire Kahuna
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Both my wife and I have killed a pile of big game with the .270, .280 (and me with the .280 AI) and .30-06 over the past several decades. Have yet to be able to tell any difference in "killing power" or practical trajectory between them, as long as the bullet expanded and penetrated sufficiently.
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280 Remington or 280 AI all day, every day.
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Robert E. Lee
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I like the .280 best, but really it’s splitting hairs. The other two have supply chain advantages. I got a .270 Classic 700 from some yahoo in Texas. It looks like a keeper. Might even make me sell my .280. 🫤 That yahoo appreciates you buying it
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Have had scads of big game rifles over the years. Done all my hunting for the last 39 years with a single rifle. Killed several truckloads of elk, deer and antelope with it. Winchester model 70 made in 1947 in 30-06. See no need for anything else. Just don't tell my wife I said that. Do us all a big favor pal; words are cheap so show us pics of what must be a classic classic! Dying here! Grandkids are here till Friday. Got them picking rocks and running new electrical service. If I get a free minute before they leave I will post a few pictures of the rifle and a few of its kills.
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I've loaded 110 grain to 240 grain bullets for the .30-06.
One cartridge, bunch-o-bullet weights.
It's you and the bullet, and all the rest is secondary.
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30-06 with the 280 coming in second! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Ive killed deer with all three calibers with bullets ranging from 130 to 180 grs and Ive yet to find any animal to complain about which one hurt the most after being shot. However, the 280 is my pick. Been using one for the past 28-30 years.
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Have multiples of each.. not my favorite but I'd have to go with the 30-06.
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Another vote for the 30-06. It’s all I use anymore. Wish I’d started using it sooner. Winchester Model 70 5 digit SS Classic, pre-64 Featherweight and a JC Higgins Model 50. Love all 3 of them.
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If there could only be one in your safe, which would you choose? I think I’d go 30-06, because you have to have at least one. I like all three, as well as 25-06 and 6.5-06. I have really tried to divest myself of all things 30-06. But I still have the FIL's sporterized Springfield 03, and my Dad's 760 in the back of the safe. I keep hoping one of my kids will haul both of them home. But, hell, I would probably buy a Garand. LOL. I shot a Win 760 in 30-06 as my only rifle for many years. Yes 110 gr Speer Varminter which was actually a pistol bullet, up to the Sierra MK 220. But primarily Nosler 165 bt. The cartridge and my rifles in same were just simply boringly repetitive and dependable. There is nothing the 30-06 can do with a 110, or a 220 that the others can not do with bullets proper to their caliber. Today, If I could only have one, it would be 280. Probably the AI version.
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As others have stated, all three very versatile and capable killers. I don't think the game targeted could tell the difference in which one they got hit with as long as the proper bullet is used with good shot placement.
That being said I am currently shooting a 270. I sold my 30-06 several years ago. and I sold my 280Ai last year. I quit reloading several years ago and 280/280AI ammo is tough to find off the shelf in my neck of the woods.
My 270 is very accurate with factory ammo and it fits me well. Ammo is available everywhere. Its very comfortable to shoot and its a killer. that's why my pick is the 270 right now.
I do have an itch for a light weight 30-06 lately. And ammo is everywhere for that too. That might be my next pick soon if I find the right one, or it finds me.
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.308WIN but if I had to choose from those 3?
30/06
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I own everything mentioned and the 270win would be the last to go.
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30-06 hands down easier to find ammo
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The 270 has the fewest disadvantages for me including recoil.
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