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.270 compared to 308

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Angels dancing on a pin. Either will get the job done.

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What is the difference between 308 and 270?

The .308 has a shorter cartridge case, and a fatter bullet. The .270 is based on the 30-06 case, about a quarter inch longer than the .308 case.


270 or 308 what is better deer gun?

308 is better it is a higher caliber and shoots farther unless you want a cheap gun 308s are more expensive making you want to choose a sucky brand 308 which makes the 270 better.


Rifle has more power a 308 or a 270?

Either can depending on the load


What is better 270 or 308?

it all depends on your style of rifle more than anything. If you want stopping power the edge goes to the 308 but only slightly. a 270 will shoot more accurately at a longer range though.( by that i mean over 600 yards!) for me i think the 270 is better


Which is a better all around hunting rifle the 308 or 270?

It all depends on what you are hunting.


Is a Remington 270 a short action?

Long action. The .270 cartridge was based on the 30-06, a long action. .308 length is short action.


What is the difference between 30-06 and 270 rifle?

Main one is bore diameter. Another answer: 270=.277 diameter 30-06=.308 diameter


How much bigger is a 270 rifle than a 243 rifle?

The parent case of the .270 is the .30-06, necked down. The parent case of the .243 is the .308 Winchester, necked down. Aside from the larger diameter of the .270, the .270 has a longer case.


What is more powerful a 270 calibre or 308 calibre?

In my opinion theyre fairly close to each other. Theyre both based on the 30-06 cartridge case. The 270 shoots lighter bullets at higher velocities but the 308 can shoot heavier bullets. I would base a choice depending on the application.


What would be the best caliber gun to start with 270 7mm or 308?

None of the above. The best, IMO, to start with is the 22lr.


How can you tell if its a short action or long on a Remington 700 308?

The long action simply has a longer receiver, to accommodate longer cartridges such as the .270 or .30-06. The .308 should be a short action. I have seen long action .308 rifles before, but these were typically .30-06 rifles rebarreled for the shorter .308 cartridge.


What is the value of a interarms mark x 270 rifle?

The Mark X in 30-06, 270, 308, 300 Mag w/24" barrel will generaly fetch about $300-400 in good condition.