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26” 270 rifle for mule deer
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<blockquote data-quote="CCAguns" data-source="post: 2989751" data-attributes="member: 15399"><p>If I were you, I'd look for a good bolt action 30-06 so that you and your son could shoot similar ammunition. Whether you buy a Remington 700, a Ruger 77, a Browning or a Weatherby, all will perform well for you. You have lots of choices. Hornady's Superperformance 30-06 ammo takes the 150gr to levels beyond 3000fps, allowing for good performance out to 500 yards. Excellent ammo. 30-06 ammo can be purchased anywhere and is typically less expensive than other calibers. With heavier bullets, your 30-06 would make a fine elk rifle as well. Go with the proven round and you'll be happy you did. A better blood trail always helps a hunter. IMO, the 270 can never match the 30-06 albeit a fine round for deer and antelope. Smaller diameter, lighter bullets are prone to wind drift, lose velocity more rapidly and leave a poorer blood trail. You want a cartridge that offers more, especially on a perhaps one-time hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CCAguns, post: 2989751, member: 15399"] If I were you, I’d look for a good bolt action 30-06 so that you and your son could shoot similar ammunition. Whether you buy a Remington 700, a Ruger 77, a Browning or a Weatherby, all will perform well for you. You have lots of choices. Hornady’s Superperformance 30-06 ammo takes the 150gr to levels beyond 3000fps, allowing for good performance out to 500 yards. Excellent ammo. 30-06 ammo can be purchased anywhere and is typically less expensive than other calibers. With heavier bullets, your 30-06 would make a fine elk rifle as well. Go with the proven round and you’ll be happy you did. A better blood trail always helps a hunter. IMO, the 270 can never match the 30-06 albeit a fine round for deer and antelope. Smaller diameter, lighter bullets are prone to wind drift, lose velocity more rapidly and leave a poorer blood trail. You want a cartridge that offers more, especially on a perhaps one-time hunt. [/QUOTE]
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