Both are versatile, powerful cartridges. Both have been putting meat in the freezer and trophies on the wall for generations of big game hunters. But when the numbers get crunched and the ballistics gel stops shaking, only one will come out on top.
.270 VS .30-06 – A CLOSER LOOK
Can’t get enough talk about ballistic stats and bullets? Probe the cavernous caveats of performance in Cartridge Talks: Fully Loaded. This new podcast—below—expands upon the fun format of the video series. The show features hosts Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn, who take an even deeper dive into specific big-game applications, ammunition, muzzle velocities, and more, all to help you choose whether the .270 or .30-06 is the better cartridge for the way you hunt.
Head over now to the Vortex Nation YouTube channel to watch the new episode of Cartridge Talks. And be sure to hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes air.
Viewers are invited to check out Ep. 3, “.270 Winchester vs .30-06 Springfield”, and drop suggestions for future cartridge battles in the comments section.
Upcoming shows in the series include:
- September: Ep.4 — .308 Winchester vs. .300 Winchester Magnum
- October: Ep. 5 — .223 Remington vs .300 Blackout
- November: Ep. 6 — .450 Bushmaster vs .350 Legend
- December: Ep. 7 — 7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm PRC
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Which is Cheaper? .270 VS .30-06:
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HSM Ammunition .270 Winchester 150 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Hornady SST Rifle Ammo 20 Rounds | Optics Planet | $ 53.49 $ 46.99 |
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Black Hills Gold .270 Winchester 130 GR Barnes TSX Ammunition 20 Round Box | BattleHawk Armory | $ 49.99 |
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PLANO Ammunition Field Case Holds 20 Rounds of .30-06, 7mm, .25-06, .270 Rem | KYGUNCO | $ 31.00 |
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DoubleTap Lead Free .270 Win 130Gr Solid Copper Tipped Hollow Point CA Certified Nonlead Ammunition 20 Rounds per Box | GrabAGun | $ 48.49 |
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HSM Ammunition .30-06 Springfield 165 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Hornady SST Rifle Ammo 20 Rounds | Optics Planet | $ 55.49 $ 47.99 |
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Prvi Partizan M1 Garand Ammunition .30-06 Springfield FMJ 150 Grain 20 Rounds | Sportsman's Guide | $ 23.99 |
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Prvi Partizan M1 Garand Ammunition .30-06 Springfield FMJ 150 Grain 20 Rounds | Sportsman's Guide | $ 23.99 |
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PLANO Ammunition Field Case Holds 20 Rounds of .30-06, 7mm, .25-06, .270 Rem | KYGUNCO | $ 31.00 |
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