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Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk?? Buying a Ruger M77 and trying to decide what I want it chambered in.I don't handload but will in the very near future.In the mean time I have a buddy that has been loading for me.
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sub-200yds?, no. But down range velocity will be better with 270, which would give the 270 the advantage on elk I would think.

Pick your bullet, pick your distance, and then figure the speed it needs at that distance, then you'll have all the info you need to choose your cartridge.


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The BC on 7mm projectiles give the 7-08 the edge after 350 yards or so.

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You will spend a lifetime trying to discern the difference in real terminal performance between the 7-08 and 270. Both are adequate cartridges for the game you mention. Any difference will be one's subjective preference. Handle both rifles, determine if you prefer a long or short action, and rock on!

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You will spend a lifetime trying to discern the difference in real terminal performance between the 7-08 and 270. Both are adequate cartridges for the game you mention. Any difference will be one's subjective preference. Handle both rifles, determine if you prefer a long or short action, and rock on!


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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk?? Buying a Ruger M77 and trying to decide what I want it chambered in.I don't handload but will in the very near future.In the mean time I have a buddy that has been loading for me.
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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk??
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Yep. One is gay, and the other isn't.


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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk?? Buying a Ruger M77 and trying to decide what I want it chambered in.I don't handload but will in the very near future.In the mean time I have a buddy that has been loading for me.
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Since you are going to use factory ammo,I'd get the .270. Far more choices in the .270 than a 7-08.


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There are three places the .270 is vastly superior to the 7/08:

Walmart ammo shelves.... used gun racks... and gay pride parades.


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I disagree. The 7-08 has many choices as far as ammo goes. As a matter of fact, I just got a Rugger LH Hawkeye that I am trying to decide which round to use in it for Deer and pigs. There are a wide variety of options. Not bashing the 270, but so far I am really impressed with the 7-08's performance.

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Originally Posted by ingwe
Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk??
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Yep. One is gay, and the other isn't.


I was waiting for that! LOL!

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I have two 7-08's. I sold my .270. Does this mean I "let go of the rainbow?"

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Originally Posted by coyote268
I disagree. The 7-08 has many choices as far as ammo goes. As a matter of fact, I just got a Rugger LH Hawkeye that I am trying to decide which round to use in it for Deer and pigs. There are a wide variety of options. Not bashing the 270, but so far I am really impressed with the 7-08's performance.
Have a Grafs & Sons catalog and counted up factory offerings for the .270 and 7-08.

Factory choices .270- 40 different loads offered.

Factory choices 7-08- 8 different loads offered.


So,if my math is right there are 5x as many .270 factory loads as there is 7-08.


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F u c k me running, why am I always the odd man out. I don't need 517 loads for a [bleep] rifle, I just need one good one.


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I would pick the short action simply because it gives you more scope mounting options.

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Originally Posted by Steelhead
F u c k me running, why am I always the odd man out. I don't need 517 loads for a [bleep] rifle, I just need one good one.
True,but there are plenty of choices.


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For both.


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Yup.

And that's not even getting into the choices in components for reloading them. That'll drive a sane person nuts!


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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Yup.

And that's not even getting into the choices in components for reloading them. That'll drive a sane person nuts!


Very few folks fitting that description here.


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