2007-07-30 02:25:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
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2007-07-30 08:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the difference between the .270 Winchester and the .300 Winchester Magnum? As follows:
The .270 Winchester: 150 grain bullet: 2,900 fps; 17.0 lbs. felt recoil at the shoulder.
The .300 Winchester Magnum: 180 grain bullet: 2,960 fps; 25.9 lbs. felt recoil at the shoulder.
And... Oh yes, the .300 shoots a wider bullet; the .270 is only .27 caliber.
Best.
H
2007-08-02 16:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximately 3 hundredths of an inch in bullet diameter for one thing. A 270 win takes a 30-06 case and reduces neck size to accept a 27 caliber bullet. This results in a lighter, faster bullet and improved trajectory. A 300 win magnum is a belted case with a larger powder charge and will recoil harder than a 270. It is good for hunting larger, thicker skinned animals at greater range.
2007-07-30 02:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference: 300 is a .30 caliber round. a .270 is not. A .300 is bigger, but heavier. If you dont want a big caliber like a .300, try a .270 WSM. Its a magnum .270 round in a short action
2007-07-30 06:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by justin h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The .270 has enough power for most of what you will want to do, and the .300 has enough for anything you want to do. Don't believe the person saying the .270 shoots flatter than the .300. Email any bullet maker and ask them. Shooting flat is why the .300 Win. Mag is used by military snipers. They don't use .270.
2007-07-30 11:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check out Chuck Hawk's articles on rifle calibers. He really knows what he is talking about. But, I'll give you general info, if it helps. The .270 Win, with 150 grain bullets, produces about 2700-2750 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. The .300 Win. Mag., with 150 grain bullets, produces about 3400-3500 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Also, the recoil of a .270 Win. with 150 grains, is about 17-18 LBS. The .300 Win. Mag. with 150 grains, is about 30 LBS. Also, the .300 Mag. is used to hunt the largest of North American game, while the .270 could, with a well placed shot, can take all North American game, but is used to take nothing bigger than black bear, or MAYBE, elk in a pinch.
2007-07-30 17:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by T.Long 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several differnces, that I don't even consider the two comparible.
.270 shoots a .277 inch bullet
300 win mag shoots a .308 bullet
.270 is a necked down 30-06 casing
I believe the 300 win mag is a necked down .458 win mag casing (some one let me know if I am wrong on this one)
The recoil is much, much greater in the 300 win mag.
2007-07-30 02:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by 1970 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Night and day. I don't have the stats with me, but the 300 is a much more powerful rifle.
Think of it this way - 270 - hog, deer, black bear,
300 - Elk, moose, grizzley.
The 300 is really for bigger stuff. If you don't plan on shoting things in the 500lb+ catagory, I'd stick with the 270.
2007-07-30 02:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the .300 is more powerful but the .270 has a flatter trajectory and costs reaonabley less
2007-07-30 11:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a big difference, but you have no use or need for a 300 Magnum*... It is simply not practical or necessary to use that caliber for hunting*.. Extremely ridiculous*...
2007-07-30 04:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-07-30 02:41:59 · answer #11 · answered by lenmac71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋