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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. Thanks!!
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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! Yep.....
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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. Thanks!! You won't see any difference in the killing department.
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The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk?? Thanks!! Yep. One is gay, and the other isn't.
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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. Thanks!! 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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Is there any real world difference between these 2 cartridges hunting anything from whitetail to elk?? Thanks!! 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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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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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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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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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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