Which has more recoil 308 or 270?
Assuming that the rifle weight is consistent between the two cartridges, the 270 Winchester will have less recoil for almost every factory load when compared to the 308. This is primarily due to the heavier bullet weight of the 308. Simply put, lighter bullets recoil less.
Which is better a 30-06 or 270?
30-06 wins the bullet energy category. It hits harder even at extended ranges, and it can be loaded using bullets as heavy as 220 grains. However, since Trophy Copper bullets reliably expand only at velocities above 1,800 fps, the . 270 Win. has a greater maximum effective range.
Which has more recoil 270 or 30-06?
270 Winchester load still hits 4-8″ higher than all three . 30-06 loads. Not only does the . 270 Winchester have a noticeably flatter trajectory, but that particular load generates 22-36% less free recoil energy than those three .
What gun is bigger 270 or 30-06?
270 Winchester has a slightly longer case length (2.54″ vs 2.494″), but the two cartridges are identical up to the shoulder. Though the . 30-06 Springfield cartridge in the photo is slightly shorter than the . 270 Winchester cartridge, the SAAMI specifications for the two cartridges overlap and the .
What is a 270 rifle good for?
270 Winchester is used almost exclusively as a hunting cartridge while match shooters, military and police snipers, and hunters have all used the . 30-06 Springfield extensively over the years.
Which is bigger a 270 or 30-06?
What is the difference between a 30-06 and a 308 bullet?
These two bullets are of the same diameter, .308-inches, to be precise. On the length, however, the .308 Winchester is shorter. The 30-06 is 2.48-inches long, whereas the 308 is only 2.015-inches in length. The reduced size is what attracted the military to the .308 Win.
What is the difference between a 270 and a 308?
The .270 offers a slightly flatter trajectory, and might be better if long distance shots are the norm. Out to 300 yards you will not be able to tell a difference between the 3 you mentioned. The 308 win is only slightly slower than the 30-06, same bullet selection. The 270 is a 30-06 necked down to 27 caliber.
What is the difference between the 270 and 30-06?
The 270 is a 30-06 necked down to 27 caliber. It is a little faster than the other 2 and has a better ballistic coefficient with the same weight bullets. All together it will be a personal opinion not a performance based decision.
Should I buy a 270 or 308 Winchester AR-10?
For the 270 Winchester, there are zero surplus options and building an AR-10 in 270 is an extremely expensive proposition when comparing it to a 308 version. For a semi-auto 270 you are mostly limited to the Browning BAR. In terms of reloading, you will have good luck with both 270 and 308.