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270 win vs 300 mag using factory ammo
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<blockquote data-quote="scfam" data-source="post: 1192140" data-attributes="member: 80956"><p>I agree with this statement in theory and principle; however, in the real world a gut shot elk is a bad thing whether you use a 270 or a 338 Lapua. Also, an elk hit in the shoulder such that you get a lung, heart, or artery shot with any decent bonded bullet hanging onto 1500 foot pounds of energy will result in a one-shot kill, whether a 25-06 or a 375 H&H. I shoot both a 300 and a 270, and I can tell you that in the field, dead is dead, and I've seen good and bad shots from both caliber. At practical hunting ranges inside of 400 yards IT DOES NOT MATTER and the whole argument is theoretical as long as you use quality bullets. </p><p></p><p>What I will also say, is I've seen a bunch of heroes with their big magnums thoroughly flinch the shot every time and make a mess of things. Hunters are humans and they are far more prone to make mistakes with heavy recoil rifles. If I had to pick one, I'd go with the more mannered 270, but as I said, I enjoy smoking elk with my 300 also. Where the 300 will shine for you is when you gain the competence and confidence to consistently hit what you aim at out to 500 yards and beyond...then the 270 just loses too much energy to do its job very well, depending on your load and bullet and a fast 300 with a high BC bullet becomes a far better choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scfam, post: 1192140, member: 80956"] I agree with this statement in theory and principle; however, in the real world a gut shot elk is a bad thing whether you use a 270 or a 338 Lapua. Also, an elk hit in the shoulder such that you get a lung, heart, or artery shot with any decent bonded bullet hanging onto 1500 foot pounds of energy will result in a one-shot kill, whether a 25-06 or a 375 H&H. I shoot both a 300 and a 270, and I can tell you that in the field, dead is dead, and I've seen good and bad shots from both caliber. At practical hunting ranges inside of 400 yards IT DOES NOT MATTER and the whole argument is theoretical as long as you use quality bullets. What I will also say, is I've seen a bunch of heroes with their big magnums thoroughly flinch the shot every time and make a mess of things. Hunters are humans and they are far more prone to make mistakes with heavy recoil rifles. If I had to pick one, I'd go with the more mannered 270, but as I said, I enjoy smoking elk with my 300 also. Where the 300 will shine for you is when you gain the competence and confidence to consistently hit what you aim at out to 500 yards and beyond...then the 270 just loses too much energy to do its job very well, depending on your load and bullet and a fast 300 with a high BC bullet becomes a far better choice. [/QUOTE]
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