.270 vs. .30-06 for Backcountry Hunting

SHOW NOTES

• .30-06 & .270 at crunch time

• Revisiting the old argument: Which is better? 

• More to the point, how do you get the best out of each? 

Cartridge comparison:

1. .30-06 is more versatile--and here's why
2. .270 is more forgiving in some ways--and here's why
3. Downsides of the .30-06
4. Downsides of the .270

How to get the best out of the .30-06

1. History: America's Warhorse
2. Bullet choice
3. Handloading for ultimate performance
4. Matching hunting bullets to intended species
5. Bringing the .30-06 up to modern performance

How to get the best out of the .270 Win. 

1. History: O'Conner's favorite
2. Find high-BC bullets
3. Tune for accuracy
4. Pick tough bullets for tough game
5. Set your rifle up for ultimate performance

Excellent modern rifles chambered in .30-06 & .270

Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed

Kimber Montana

Weatherby Backcountry Ti

Spec OPS Brand Accu-Pack

Spartan Precision Bipods