Thanks Ram, that is good info for anyone considering the same decision. I for one appreciate the inside look into your reasoning. :thumb:

 

No problem. :thumb:

I appreciate where you are coming from Ram. Out of personal experience, I rolled a very large black bear with a .270. What I have found is that a .270 and a 06 are very compatable rounds in performance with the .270 being a little flatter. I think the game that neither one are big enough to guarantee a kill against are Moose, Brown Bears, and Polar Bears. That is why I don't think that there is a single North America Round. The 06 is close, but I wouldn't want to hunt any of the animals I just mentioned with it. Like I stated in an earlier post, I chose to go bigger for bigger game. I am very happy with the damage the .338 Win Mag produced with 220 grain balistic silvertips.:thumb: However, I would never hunt deer with the gun.

 

I agree with you that the .270 is a good round and I think for the most part choosing between 30-06, .270, and 308 is just a matter of preference. Like I said I believe hunting North American big game with either .270 or 30-06 can be done effectively, personally I just like what I have found the 30-06 offers. Like I said, I read the story about the man who successfully hunted every animal in North America on the Boone and Crockett scoring list. I think that is pretty cool, like I also said, I don't know if I will ever be able to do such a thing, but he used a 30-06, so he has proven it to be possible.

 

I have read many articles on choosing calibers, and I am sure you will agree with me, everyone has a pet round and thinks that is the round everyone should use. Many people will tell you that 30-06 is the best round made, many people will also say .270 is the best round. And I have read many who say that .308 is the only round worth buying. And lately many will say that the super mags will change the industry. The truth is all the above calibers are very good rounds if suited to what you are hunting. All the above rounds are sure killers and are dependable, it just comes down to what you are comfortable with and what you want to hunt.

 

As for the bolded portion of your post, I bet you are. .338 will do some damage.

I agree with you that the .270 is a good round and I think for the most part choosing between 30-06, .270, and 308 is just a matter of preference. Like I said I believe hunting North American big game with either .270 or 30-06 can be done effectively, personally I just like what I have found the 30-06 offers. Like I said, I read the story about the man who successfully hunted every animal in North America on the Boone and Crockett scoring list. I think that is pretty cool, like I also said, I don't know if I will ever be able to do such a thing, but he used a 30-06, so he has proven it to be possible.

 

I have read many articles on choosing calibers, and I am sure you will agree with me, everyone has a pet round and thinks that is the round everyone should use. Many people will tell you that 30-06 is the best round made, many people will also say .270 is the best round. And I have read many who say that .308 is the only round worth buying. And lately many will say that the super mags will change the industry. The truth is all the above calibers are very good rounds if suited to what you are hunting. All the above rounds are sure killers and are dependable, it just comes down to what you are comfortable with and what you want to hunt.

 

As for the bolded portion of your post, I bet you are. .338 will do some damage.

I agree with you on the pet round aspect. I had accumulated a collection of guns that had prepared me to hunt anything that I could want except for big game. I believe there are many overkill & underkill rounds. By this, I mean that IMO a 7mm mag and a 300 win or wetherby (sp) mag are both overkill for a deer, and a little small for a moose or brown bear. Therefore, since I don't ever see myself going to Africa for truly big game, I went with the .338 to complete my hunting collection. There are many rounds that create too much bruising if you are an inch or two off on a deer. Quite simply, IMO, they are too likely to ruin meat. On the .338, I like its performance. Howevers, I need to fit the rifle with a shock supressor system. Also, the rounds are about a $1.50 a shot, which kind of hurts on my salary. I have shot it quite a bit, but I have never got to hunt an animal that has required its uses since I have owned it.

Keep in mind guys that as long as you properly place your shot there isn't a caliber mentioned that you can't take down any North American big game animal with.

 

Remember that their isn't an animal in North America that hasn't fallen to a stick with a string on it. If any of you know who Fred Eichler is then you probably know is only 3 animals shy of completely the Super Slam of North American big game animals. He has done this with a 55# recurve bow. I would trust that a .270 has a little more take down then a recurve bow. It isn't the size of the round it is where you place the shot that is the most important.

Keep in mind guys that as long as you properly place your shot there isn't a caliber mentioned that you can't take down any North American big game animal with.

 

Remember that their isn't an animal in North America that hasn't fallen to a stick with a string on it. If any of you know who Fred Eichler is then you probably know is only 3 animals shy of completely the Super Slam of North American big game animals. He has done this with a 55# recurve bow. I would trust that a .270 has a little more take down then a recurve bow. It isn't the size of the round it is where you place the shot that is the most important.

Thats true, but I am told that there is nothing worse than the squall of a Moose with multiple lung shots that miss the heart with a 7mm mag.

Here are some web pages that discuss the best all around round, if you are interested in doing some research on the subject.

 

http://www.huntingmag.com/guns_loads/all_012505/

http://www.chuckhawks.com/all_around_cartridges.htm

http://www.internetarmory.com/rifle_hunting.htm

http://www.chuckhawks.com/30-06.htm

I own a .338 and I love the accuracy but the kick took a little getting used to. I really am confident with it up to 300 yards, zeroed in at 100, but after that the drop is way too much to be accurate. I have used 200 and 220 grain ammo. Maximum kill rate...have not lost an animal yet nor do I have to track them far. For the best flat shooting gun for deer I recommend a 25-06, if you are accurate you can really reach out and touch an animal from long distance. I believe the 25-06 is legal for deer in KY. 7mm is probably the best all around from my experience...but it really comes down to which weapon you are most comfortable with, oh yeah and accurate.