The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 243 vs 260 vs 270 for longrange small/medium game hunting in south africa

Dannyl · September 11, 2009, 05:42 AM

Hi Piet,
First, I think that the 270 is not too much rifle for Springbuks. you will find that it is less affected by winds.

I am in the same situation as you are and if you want 3 rifles, My choices would be :
1. 25-06 for a flat-shooting rifle (medium game)
2. 30-06 for any game, from 50M up to 400M, including Eland (took a very large one this season, with a 180Gr hornady to the lungs)
3.your choice of gun for dangerous game, 416 Rem Magnum, 375 etc ( I do not go after dangerous game, so I have no need for one)

Cheers,

Danny

BTW, if you get your "dedicated hunter" or "dedicated sportsman" you can have more licences ( I have 8)

September 11, 2009, 05:42 AM	#58
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	From another South African that hunts regularly Hi Piet, First, I think that the 270 is not too much rifle for Springbuks. you will find that it is less affected by winds. I am in the same situation as you are and if you want 3 rifles, My choices would be : 1. 25-06 for a flat-shooting rifle (medium game) 2. 30-06 for any game, from 50M up to 400M, including Eland (took a very large one this season, with a 180Gr hornady to the lungs) 3.your choice of gun for dangerous game, 416 Rem Magnum, 375 etc ( I do not go after dangerous game, so I have no need for one) Cheers, Danny BTW, if you get your "dedicated hunter" or "dedicated sportsman" you can have more licences ( I have 8)