The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 30-06 vs. .308 vs. 270 win.

cajun47 · September 22, 2012, 10:47 AM

im looking for my first high power rifle. i would rather a h&r break open single shot but would a $300 bolt action be much more accurate? im left handed and not big on bolt actions or having to special order a left handed bolt rifle.

i only go on a couple deer hunts a year, hunting is not the main reason. i just want to shoot a few hundred yards accurately at the range.

the advantages i know for each:

30-06 sounds the coolest.

.308 has cheap wolf ammo at half price or less.

.270 win is more accurate than the other two? shoots flatter? by how much?

i don't care to spend much more than $300. i already have a nice wal mart scope.

September 22, 2012, 10:47 AM	#1
cajun47 Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: swamp people Posts: 539	30-06 vs. .308 vs. 270 win. im looking for my first high power rifle. i would rather a h&r break open single shot but would a $300 bolt action be much more accurate? im left handed and not big on bolt actions or having to special order a left handed bolt rifle. i only go on a couple deer hunts a year, hunting is not the main reason. i just want to shoot a few hundred yards accurately at the range. the advantages i know for each: 30-06 sounds the coolest. .308 has cheap wolf ammo at half price or less. .270 win is more accurate than the other two? shoots flatter? by how much? i don't care to spend much more than $300. i already have a nice wal mart scope.