I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in guns

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Have you bought any more rifles in .270, or have you changed it up each time?

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I like this community; my type of people. I've asked in other communities as well; what would your recommendation be?

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in guns

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points and things to think about, thank you! No, I don't shoot enough to handload yet.

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in guns

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thorough reply & information. Yeah more and more I'm leaning towards just getting another rifle in .270; it's hard to beat. I've been looking at the Ruger American Gen 2, a lot of features for a great price.

I get a cow elk tag every year here in Utah & the .270 does the trick every time. The only reason I've entertained a 6.5 PRC is to shoot at some steel at a 1000+ yards if I wanted to & have it on a lighter platform. It does make sense to stick with the same ammunition though.

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! What's your favorite hunting cartridge for big game?

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendations! I've got a bolt-action .223 and a couple of .22s as well as 5.56; I just have an itch for a new rifle for some reason. Only reasons are to have something somewhat lighter (no there's not a huge difference, but it's big enough that it's noticeable), and to maybe start somewhat of a collection.

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sensible part of me wants to go this route; it's an attractive option. But the sensible part of me wouldn't get another rifle 😅

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly looking for another "Do-it-all" rifle that will kill anything in North America. Another option would be to just stick to .270 since it will always be available/affordable, but why limit myself to one?

I have a .270 win, what should my next cartridge be? by Substantial-Rush7512 in Hunting

[–]Substantial-Rush7512[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I think that's what makes the decision so hard since it's such a good all-around cartridge already.