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Offline jimboss496

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270, 280, or 30-06?
« on: February 23, 2009, 12:20:56 PM »
Hey guys, I'm making my Handi my all around gun. It is a .45-70 with refinished TDC stocks and a peep sight. I'll be ordering up a 3-1/2" 12 gauge barrel with choke tubes, a 28 gauge 22 incher, a Huntsman, and either a .223 or a .22-250. I'd like your opinions on which for all around big game... Should I go at it O'Connor style with the .270, classic with the .30-06, or niche with the .280 Remington..? I'm going to start reloading soon tho beat the cost of .45-70 shells so i'd like to do the same with the new one. Figure it for deer, caribou, moose, etc. Thanks, andy.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 01:01:06 PM »
I like .280s personally and .270s just don't trip my trigger, You'll never be wrong with a .30-06.  So if it was me buyong it would be a .280. 8)
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 01:10:18 PM »
I like the 280 too - 26" barrel - you could not go wrong, but only if you reload. The 30-06 is a very good all round cartridge that can do it all. If you are going to reload go 280 if not then the 30-06. Good Luck and Good Shooting.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 01:26:49 PM »
22-250,30/06, they both can hit hard if you load them up,or tame them down,you can only get so much speed or energy out of the other rounds., either way, you' got a nice arsenal there.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 01:43:20 PM »
They are all SO CLOSE!

270 if you want something with nostalga

280 or 30-06 for widest bullet selection.

Look at rate of twist and other factors as weight of barrel options and length of barrel.

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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 01:50:09 PM »
I think the 280 gets the nod. Then 30-06.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 02:13:48 PM »
For the purpose, as stated, the 30-06 !    ;)   Jim
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 03:36:15 PM »
another vote for the 280. 


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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 03:42:10 PM »
I'd probably go with the .280 my own self...  :-\  Mostly since I like the 7mm's and I don't have a rifle in that chambering...  :-[  But in actuality, with your list of game to be hunted, if I was limited to one rifle (shudder), I'd go with the 30/06.   :P
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 04:00:41 PM »
I agree, 30-06 or the .280 Remington....<><....:)
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 04:16:46 PM »
I vote for the 30-06! :)

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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2009, 04:31:16 PM »
Really love the 30-06 for all around hunting.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2009, 04:40:48 PM »
Go with the 06 since you are going to reload .You can do a whole lot more every thing from 110gr to 220gr.Screamers to lobbers. But then it really don't matter as you can't eat just one ask anyone here . This is Handiholic heaven. Kurt
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2009, 05:36:11 PM »
280.  Nuff said.  DP
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2009, 06:08:37 AM »
I'm a big fan of the 270 personally, but it's hard to take anything away from the 30-06.
It generally get's voted the most versatile cartridge for North American game. 

I asked the question in the "Medium Bore" forum about the 270 vs. 280...  Most guys who had both said you won't know the difference in the field and neither will the critter you're shooting at.
The 270 and 30-06 ammo is available anywhere in the world that ammo is sold, so that's another plus.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2009, 06:12:36 AM »
Well, looks like the ol;' ought-six gets it! I'm very indecisive I suppose... Thanks for the input, fellas!
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2009, 06:20:45 AM »
I think this is one of those decisions that no matter what you choose, you won't be disappointed.  :D
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2009, 08:35:00 AM »
I have the .280 and I love the gun, but if it's all around that your looking for then I'd have to give the 06 the nod.
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2009, 08:58:37 AM »
I think the .280 can do everything an '06 can, with the proper loading. The .280 has the edge on being a long range round. The availablity of bullets in the two calibers can make the difference. I for one love the .280 and dont feel that I'm under gunned on anything smaller than a grizzely
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2009, 10:56:22 AM »
It's hard to beat a 270. It's hard to beat a 30-06. Don't have a 280 so can't say. As far as I'm concerned the 270 and 30-06 are interchangeable out in the field for white tail deer. Never lost a deer with either and knock down power about the same. Save yourself the worry ... get all three!
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2009, 11:43:43 AM »
my choice would be 30-06,great cartridge,good for most North American critters,and one of the most versatile cartridges for reloading due to all the different bullets available
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2009, 01:21:39 PM »
If you want a very accurate rifle that shoots nice and flat and can live with little to no blood trail 70% of the time and lost deer go with the .270.  If you want to ensure you find them everytime go with the 30.06.  No experience with the .280
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Re: 270, 280, or 30-06?
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2009, 11:48:57 PM »
Greetings,

   The .270 and .280 are both effective rounds but they simply can not compare with the versatility of the 30/06. The '06 can be loaded to do more than the other two period ! I have built handloads starting with some 90 gr. plinkers and have made some 220 gr. moose shooters. With the availibility of bullets we have today, a 30/06 can be made to do just about anything you could need. My favorite load for this round is a 165 Hornady SST with Varget powder. Another consideration is over the counter options. The .280 is still not popular while just about every place that sells bullets will have several 30/06 choices. Taking nothing away from the other two, I would not hesitate in getting the '06. Just some practical views to consider.
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