.243 or .270?

NorthEastWinter · 03-14-2009, 11:36 PM

I'm gettin a brand new vanguard. Problem is I don't know what I want. Give me some reasons for both calibers... and possibly some reasons NOT get get a certain one, thanks!

nathangdad · 03-15-2009, 10:12 AM

two favorite cartridges. The .243 Winchester will give you a capabiltiy to shoot game from smaller sized through deer sized with no problem. The .270 is a bit more in the antelope/deer only range.

Also, the .243 Winchester has a proven track record of combining both inherent accuracy with modest recoil allowing for more practice thus better
performance in the field.

I would go with the .243 Winchester in a heartbeat.

texnmidwest · 03-15-2009, 10:18 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with either cartridge. I agree with the above when he talked about recoil and practice. The 243 will be more comfortable for practice. With proper shot placement and good bullets it is a fine deer cartridge.

I own both...270 and 243. I would opt for the 243 to start. 7mm/08 would be the best of all worlds. Ammo is expensive though.

JamesD · 03-15-2009, 03:50 PM

.270 for everything from coyotes to moose and black bears.

samuel · 03-15-2009, 04:05 PM

You don't say what you plan to do so I can't give an opinion. sam.

NorthEastWinter · 03-15-2009, 11:44 PM

Well... what would YOU do with either of them?

DKA1 · 03-19-2009, 07:14 AM

I would buy both, and promise you that you will find an application for both. 243 is light on recoil, but when a little extra punch is needed, the 270 is there.

stinkybriches · 03-19-2009, 06:54 PM

i recently purchased a vanguard (sub moa) in .270. its really easy on the recoil. it kicks less than my 740 rem in .308. they are not light rifles and they come equipt with a super squishy recoil pad. i will agree that the .270 will pack more punch when needed. but it all depends on what you hunt.

Purdy · 03-19-2009, 10:29 PM

If you aren't likely to hunt elk or be in grizzly haunts, the 243 would be just dandy.

03-14-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
NorthEastWinter Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11	.243 or .270? I'm gettin a brand new vanguard. Problem is I don't know what I want. Give me some reasons for both calibers... and possibly some reasons NOT get get a certain one, thanks!

03-15-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,164	The .243 Winchester and the 7mm/08 are my two favorite cartridges. The .243 Winchester will give you a capabiltiy to shoot game from smaller sized through deer sized with no problem. The .270 is a bit more in the antelope/deer only range. Also, the .243 Winchester has a proven track record of combining both inherent accuracy with modest recoil allowing for more practice thus better performance in the field. I would go with the .243 Winchester in a heartbeat.

03-15-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,978	I don't think you can go wrong with either cartridge. I agree with the above when he talked about recoil and practice. The 243 will be more comfortable for practice. With proper shot placement and good bullets it is a fine deer cartridge. I own both...270 and 243. I would opt for the 243 to start. 7mm/08 would be the best of all worlds. Ammo is expensive though. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

03-19-2009, 07:14 AM	#7
DKA1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 132	I would buy both, and promise you that you will find an application for both. 243 is light on recoil, but when a little extra punch is needed, the 270 is there. __________________ Turn Adversity in Advantage. NC Hunter Safety Instructor NC Conceal Carry Instructor

03-15-2009, 03:50 PM	#4
JamesD Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 31	.270 for everything from coyotes to moose and black bears.

03-15-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,912	You don't say what you plan to do so I can't give an opinion. sam.

03-15-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
NorthEastWinter Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11	Well... what would YOU do with either of them?

03-19-2009, 06:54 PM	#8
stinkybriches Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 86	i recently purchased a vanguard (sub moa) in .270. its really easy on the recoil. it kicks less than my 740 rem in .308. they are not light rifles and they come equipt with a super squishy recoil pad. i will agree that the .270 will pack more punch when needed. but it all depends on what you hunt.

03-19-2009, 10:29 PM	#9
Purdy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 428	If you aren't likely to hunt elk or be in grizzly haunts, the 243 would be just dandy.