25-06 is a bad round. I believe it's one of the fastest rounds out right now.

.270 is a great gun for up to 300 yards. plenty of punch and relatively low cost to shoot.

25-06 is a bad round. I believe it's one of the fastest rounds out right now.

.270 is a great gun for up to 300 yards. plenty of punch and relatively low cost to shoot.

.270 WSM W/ winchester balistic silvertip

One YOU can shoot effectively at that range.

.243 is too light for 300yds. It will kill but so will a 204. 25-06 is too light. Yes again it will kill but is not the best idea at that range. Anything from a 240 Weatherby to 300 anything. Yes the 240 mag is slightly lighter but it is a Weatherby magnum so it has the knockdown power. I use 3 Weatherbys: 240, 270 & 300. All will kill out to 400 cleanly in 1 shot. I have shot my 240 out to 400+ and killed my biggest deer yet this past season with it. It was well past 400. My 270 has hit and one-shot killed at 405. My 300 several between. 250-350. I shoot long range for practice...alot. It is difficult and expensive but it really does pay off. I also use a 444, 308, have used a 8mm and am going to try my S&W model 29-3 again this fall. Killed a doe just under 100 yds with the 44. I have also killed deer with my 243, but under 250 and under. Killed the most with my 308 as I have had it the longest. Basically it depends on you. Do you like power? More to the real point is what can you handle? You should be able to shoot a whole box and get consistent kill shots out of the next 5 out of a new box. The first shot is what counts so too much powder/power can cause flinching. Find something that you cam honestly handle and practice. I have also owned and hunted with a 6.5x55. Good round for 250 and less. I have a 30-06 but it is a collector piece so I have never sjhot it.

The 25-06 is too light for 300 yards? I guess that why its the most popular pronghorn round out there where shots are regularly taken way past 300 yards. You do not need a magnum to kill game at 300 yards, you just need to be able to place your shot.

The 25/06 is not a magnum in name but it is really a magnum without a belt.
Locksley

So the 270 Win. and the 30-06 are also a magnum without a belt?

The 25-06 is a 30-06 case necked down to a 25 cal.

Can't go wrong with a 30-06!

jakeway i pulled up rems balistics on the 2,i dont see no whuppin by the 270,...

25-06 is a bad round. I believe it's one of the fastest rounds out right now.

.270 is a great gun for up to 300 yards. plenty of punch and relatively low cost to shoot.

Most guys I know couldn't hit a paper plate at 300 yards regardless of the caliber. Of course they are "killers" within 100 yards.

All these calibers are good and time tested, all are worthless without practice.

A 270 Cal. is a faster shooting gun,and a flatter shooting gun than the 25-06.so the 25-06 is not the fastes gun out there

I have to disagree with you, 200. I'll put my .25-06 up against your .270 any day as far as trajectory is concerned.

I have to disagree with you, 200. I'll put my .25-06 up against your .270 any day as far as trajectory is concerned.

NOt very many people shoot a 120 grain 25-06 bullet, so that is why they get the idea it is a better round because they are shooting a 100 grain or lower therefore they are getting a flatter shot but sacrificing energy. I see your point and thanks for posting it hpdi200, but what about a 300 WSM or 270 WSM, as far a data concerns arent they at the top of the list as far as flattest shooting while also keep good energy levels.

ok look at this . A 120 grain 25-06 bullet and a 130 grain 270 bullet.The closest i could find to compare.I will list the 270 first in numbers then the 25-06. Here is the long range trajectory. 270 at 100 yrds 1.5 25-06 1.6. at 150 yards they are the same at 1.4 at 200yards they both are at zero. at 250 yrds they both are at- 2.8 .at 300 yrds the 270 at - 7.0 the 25-06 at -7.2 at 400 yrds the 270 at -20.9 the 25-06 at -21.4 at 500 yrds the 270 at -43.3 the 25-06 at -44.1. Short range the 270 out performs it a little also. ok Energy (ft- lbs) 270 at muzzle 2702 ,the 25-06 2382 .at 100 yards 270 2225 ,25-06 1985 .At 200 yards 270 ,1818 ,25-06 1644. at 300 yards 270 1472 , 25-06 1351. At 400 yards 270 at1180. 25-06 at 1100. ok and at 500 yards 270 at 936. the 25-06 at 887. If you don't beleive me go to a ballistics chart and compare the same. So how can you say the 25- 06 out performs the 270. when it does'nt.Not knocking anyone gun.They both are good,but what you said is'nt true.

Less than an inch difference at 500 yards??? They're pratically dead even!! And don't lecture me on not knowing the facts, Spike!

the better question is best caliber for enviroment because there are dozens of very good calibers to kill deer, but certain calibers would work better in hardwoods and thick stuff as opposed to hunting wide open flat land, my personal preference is 25.06, its a very fast consistent bullet if hand loaded with the 117 grain boat tail and inflicts a quick clean kill.

i'm assuming you are a 25-06 fan also......

260,270,30/06,etc which one is the best, none of them are calibers, so none of them answered his question, and none of them are the best caliber.

So Im new to deer hunting. I bought a T/C Omega Z5 last year to use for ML and Gun season because I could only get one gun, and it would do both seasons. Now I'd like to get a 308 Win due to the vast selections of 30 caliber bullets for reloading, making it suitable to hunt large game, varmints and target shooting.
However, I'm surprised that no one listed a 30-30. Does anybody use this round? I've found some good deals on used guns, and to my understanding, with modern ammunition this is a good 200 yd gun.

I haven't ever loaded a deer that was TO_DEAD to ride in my truck....So I like Foot Pounds of energy, even at long distances, So I shoot the .300 mag on most trips, no other caliber that is feasable for deer delivers the punch down range the .300 (any one you like) does....

I do use the ole 30-06 in the heavy brush though

pretty much any .270 + will work though i'd get the .270 wsm if i ever got a 270.
U have to try to go overkill with a rifle on deer.

This sounds like a discussion on which deer to kill. Or what color hair the prettiest ladies have. Shoot what you feel comfortable with. Plenty of good choices out there. Hunt and enjoy.

Right on ...ya might as well ask what's the best truck to drive!

But a 270 WIN shoots faster, flatter, farther, less kick, and just as effective at the terminal end.

The 30-06 is probably the most versatile of all rifles for all of North America, but it's probably not the best at anything.

I got a question about short range shots. I have a 30-30 Winchester and I hear its a good round for up to 100 yards do you all agree with that?