This is the situation I cannot decide between the 270 Win and 7mm Rem Mag.
These are the only 2 calibers I'm interested in. I know about the 280, in between for what I want and want to be able to find ammo if I forget my handloaded stuff. 270 wsm might as well step up to the 7mm Rem Mag. I have a 300 wsm in the tikka t3. I like it, it shoots good but kicks hard. I can shoot it fine but it's not real fun. I know a hunting gun is a hunting gun but I want to be able to shoot my hunting gun allot and have fun doing it. Pretty much decided on a model 700. here is what I plan to do with it. Hunt dear, black bear, some elk. 98% of shoots inside 250 yards, but I would like to be able to if the situation presents itself to be able to reach out to 500 yards. I know the 7mm is better but am looking for the lightest recoil. Can the 270 take elk out to 500. I would appreciate any real experience. I have looked at all the ballistic tables I know the 7mm puts out about 300-400 more ft-lbs at anyrange recoil is about 19.5 ft. lbs 270 is about 17 ft. lbs. again any help. leaning towards the 270 but if it can't do it I would like to know. Thank you
These are the only 2 calibers I'm interested in. I know about the 280, in between for what I want and want to be able to find ammo if I forget my handloaded stuff. 270 wsm might as well step up to the 7mm Rem Mag. I have a 300 wsm in the tikka t3. I like it, it shoots good but kicks hard. I can shoot it fine but it's not real fun. I know a hunting gun is a hunting gun but I want to be able to shoot my hunting gun allot and have fun doing it. Pretty much decided on a model 700. here is what I plan to do with it. Hunt dear, black bear, some elk. 98% of shoots inside 250 yards, but I would like to be able to if the situation presents itself to be able to reach out to 500 yards. I know the 7mm is better but am looking for the lightest recoil. Can the 270 take elk out to 500. I would appreciate any real experience. I have looked at all the ballistic tables I know the 7mm puts out about 300-400 more ft-lbs at anyrange recoil is about 19.5 ft. lbs 270 is about 17 ft. lbs. again any help. leaning towards the 270 but if it can't do it I would like to know. Thank you