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<blockquote data-quote="RockyMtnMT" data-source="post: 1349418" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>Hey Rich Coyle,</p><p></p><p>There is nothing wrong with the 270 win. Caliber wise it is slightly larger than the 6.5mm and slightly smaller than the 7mm. Both of which are killing elk all the time. Only problem with the 270 is most rifles have slow twist in them making them good for lighter bullets. Falls in the same pit with the 25's and 8mm. You have to remember that most all of the factory chamberings were sold as fast and flat to 300y long before there were range finders. I have quite a few guys out taking elk with the 270win using our 117g Hammer Hunter. At over 3300fps that bullet makes the 270win good to go out to 500y for elk.</p><p></p><p>As for underrated I would say around this place the 30-06 doesn't get much love. Seems to get passed up for 308win or 300wm. I think the 06 is the best all around but have to admit that I continually pass it up for something sexier. I keep saying my next personal rifle build will be the 06. My latest plan for a light carry rifle has evolved from 30-06 to 300 Sherman. Can't help it.</p><p></p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyMtnMT, post: 1349418, member: 7999"] Hey Rich Coyle, There is nothing wrong with the 270 win. Caliber wise it is slightly larger than the 6.5mm and slightly smaller than the 7mm. Both of which are killing elk all the time. Only problem with the 270 is most rifles have slow twist in them making them good for lighter bullets. Falls in the same pit with the 25's and 8mm. You have to remember that most all of the factory chamberings were sold as fast and flat to 300y long before there were range finders. I have quite a few guys out taking elk with the 270win using our 117g Hammer Hunter. At over 3300fps that bullet makes the 270win good to go out to 500y for elk. As for underrated I would say around this place the 30-06 doesn't get much love. Seems to get passed up for 308win or 300wm. I think the 06 is the best all around but have to admit that I continually pass it up for something sexier. I keep saying my next personal rifle build will be the 06. My latest plan for a light carry rifle has evolved from 30-06 to 300 Sherman. Can't help it. Steve [/QUOTE]
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