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Rifleman1776 · May 13, 2012, 08:56 AM

Greater versatility with the 30-06.
Trajectory differences not enough to even talk about.
The .30 cal. heavier bullet is less affected by wind.
Personally, I think there was never a need to even invent the .270. Completely pointless.
Between the .223 and 30-06 there is no need for anything else.

May 13, 2012, 08:56 AM	#21
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Greater versatility with the 30-06. Trajectory differences not enough to even talk about. The .30 cal. heavier bullet is less affected by wind. Personally, I think there was never a need to even invent the .270. Completely pointless. Between the .223 and 30-06 there is no need for anything else.