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I want a new rifle. A Remington model 700. I have a .270 and a .220 swift both model 700's and love them both. What is another good caliber. i was thinking 30-06. Any suggestions?
Question by ZackZeigler. Uploaded on October 23, 2009
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30-06 would be an excellent choice, I think everybody should own at least one.
.....depends on your intent- you have a varmint and a deer/antelope/etc. If you're intent on N.American big game- I'd say something like a 300 Win Mag or 338.(elk, bear, caribou, etc.) Although I LOVE the '06 round, the .270 also covers a lot of the same ground.....on the flip side (like those of us in areas that require rifle/slug areas) maybe a really nice slug gun or at least a cantilever barrel with rifling and sights.....then you're really covered whatever the situation.
I agree with MN_deer, the 30-06 is very similar to the 270 you already have. I would go with a 300 win or 338.
P.S. I also have a 220 swift, my favorite gun by far!
go with the 06 you wont be sorry.
I think it all depends on what you are using it for. in my opinion the 30-06 is a great all around gun that is hard to go wrong with but if you already have a 270 you probably want to
go with the 300 or 338 like was mentioned
If you have a 270 and wanted something bigger a 30-06 isn't enough of a jump in my opinion.
I'd get a 300 win mag.
.35 Whelen? Otherwise go with the '06.
If you've already got the .270, how about a .308 ?
I like the safety on the Browning A-Bolt better than the Mod. 700's and it's just like the one on my Mossberg !
Just a thought. The A-Bolts also have a shorter "throw"
60 degree's as oposed to 90 on your 700's
Your .220 Swift is an awesome varmint rifle and your .270 covers all medium sized game. Although it is a great round, the 30-06 covers almost the same ground as your .270. If it were me, I would consider the .300 Win mag. You can hand load it down to 30-06 behavior to be easier on your shoulder if you like, yet you can get a real velocity advantage for long range elk shots you just can't get with a 30-06. Ammo is plentiful all over the nation. You might also consider a .375 H&H since your .270 covers everything up to elk... The .375 is certainly not needed nor practical in North America but mine has become a favorite because is is just so much fun to shoot. It always gets attention at the range, I have enjoyed loading for it and it does amazing things to rocks that you won't see with anything smaller.
If you want to step up into REALLY big and dangerous game go for 375 H&H otherwise a 30/06 will handle anything in the Lower 48.
If you have yor heart set on a Remington go for it but before you buy take a look at a Tikka T3. I have one and it is awsome.
the 06 would be a great choice. you can find bullet weights from really low to heavy weights. great rifle. i have one.almost every one in my family hunts with one.
What would you use the 30-06 on that you can't use the 270 on?
You can never go wrong with the 30-06.
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30-06 would be an excellent choice, I think everybody should own at least one.
.....depends on your intent- you have a varmint and a deer/antelope/etc. If you're intent on N.American big game- I'd say something like a 300 Win Mag or 338.(elk, bear, caribou, etc.) Although I LOVE the '06 round, the .270 also covers a lot of the same ground.....on the flip side (like those of us in areas that require rifle/slug areas) maybe a really nice slug gun or at least a cantilever barrel with rifling and sights.....then you're really covered whatever the situation.
I agree with MN_deer, the 30-06 is very similar to the 270 you already have. I would go with a 300 win or 338.
P.S. I also have a 220 swift, my favorite gun by far!
go with the 06 you wont be sorry.
.35 Whelen? Otherwise go with the '06.
I think it all depends on what you are using it for. in my opinion the 30-06 is a great all around gun that is hard to go wrong with but if you already have a 270 you probably want to
go with the 300 or 338 like was mentioned
If you have a 270 and wanted something bigger a 30-06 isn't enough of a jump in my opinion.
I'd get a 300 win mag.
If you've already got the .270, how about a .308 ?
I like the safety on the Browning A-Bolt better than the Mod. 700's and it's just like the one on my Mossberg !
Just a thought. The A-Bolts also have a shorter "throw"
60 degree's as oposed to 90 on your 700's
Your .220 Swift is an awesome varmint rifle and your .270 covers all medium sized game. Although it is a great round, the 30-06 covers almost the same ground as your .270. If it were me, I would consider the .300 Win mag. You can hand load it down to 30-06 behavior to be easier on your shoulder if you like, yet you can get a real velocity advantage for long range elk shots you just can't get with a 30-06. Ammo is plentiful all over the nation. You might also consider a .375 H&H since your .270 covers everything up to elk... The .375 is certainly not needed nor practical in North America but mine has become a favorite because is is just so much fun to shoot. It always gets attention at the range, I have enjoyed loading for it and it does amazing things to rocks that you won't see with anything smaller.
You can never go wrong with the 30-06.
If you want to step up into REALLY big and dangerous game go for 375 H&H otherwise a 30/06 will handle anything in the Lower 48.
If you have yor heart set on a Remington go for it but before you buy take a look at a Tikka T3. I have one and it is awsome.
the 06 would be a great choice. you can find bullet weights from really low to heavy weights. great rifle. i have one.almost every one in my family hunts with one.
What would you use the 30-06 on that you can't use the 270 on?
Post an Answer