While these calibers are undoubtedly two of the most popular calibers ever, are they still the best option out there for any scenario, or are they just a good "do everything" type of caliber?
For example, if you are hunting whitetail, then it seems there are several other calibers that will kill them just as dead but with less recoil.
If you are hunting elk, it seems there are several other calibers that have more knock down power and long range capability.
It seems like they are decent at everything but not the BEST option for any specific situation.
I can see buying one of the two calibers if you are looking for a caliber that you can use on all North American game, but are they really the best choice for any specific hunting application?
Also, I am not interesting in "ammo availability and price" types of debates. I think it is undeniable that you can find ammo in pretty much every town in these two calibers.
I guess, another way to phrase my question, is when would you recommend a 270 or 30-06 over another caliber?
Disclaimer - I own a 270 and it is my favorite gun I own, but largely in part due to sentimental value.
For example, if you are hunting whitetail, then it seems there are several other calibers that will kill them just as dead but with less recoil.
If you are hunting elk, it seems there are several other calibers that have more knock down power and long range capability.
It seems like they are decent at everything but not the BEST option for any specific situation.
I can see buying one of the two calibers if you are looking for a caliber that you can use on all North American game, but are they really the best choice for any specific hunting application?
Also, I am not interesting in "ammo availability and price" types of debates. I think it is undeniable that you can find ammo in pretty much every town in these two calibers.
I guess, another way to phrase my question, is when would you recommend a 270 or 30-06 over another caliber?
Disclaimer - I own a 270 and it is my favorite gun I own, but largely in part due to sentimental value.
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