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dead bird · February 19, 2012, 05:46 AM

I agree that 270 is a great caliber, however you are limited as far as bullet weight.
Sure the 270 out performs with 150 gr bullets. Jump to 168's or 175's and the 270 is out of contest. So i think anything beyond 400 yards is where 30 cal will out perform the 270.
Sure, if you compare equal bullet weight, the 270 has the advantage, but if I am hunting or target shooting beyond 400 yards, my choice would be 30 cal, with a bullet hevier than 150gr.

February 19, 2012, 05:46 AM	#2
dead bird Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 24	I agree that 270 is a great caliber, however you are limited as far as bullet weight. Sure the 270 out performs with 150 gr bullets. Jump to 168's or 175's and the 270 is out of contest. So i think anything beyond 400 yards is where 30 cal will out perform the 270. Sure, if you compare equal bullet weight, the 270 has the advantage, but if I am hunting or target shooting beyond 400 yards, my choice would be 30 cal, with a bullet hevier than 150gr.