.270 win vs .30-06 sprfld Hornady Superformance GMX

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    .270 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield? Which is better? Flatter shooting .270 or better bullet selection .30-06? Let's put these two cartridges head to head in the awesome hornady GMX round.
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  • @randomkadrmas2630
    @randomkadrmas2630 Год назад +16

    In Oregon where it's not uncommon to take a 300-400 yard shot, I use the .270 130 gr for the flat trajectory.

  • @sparky_-mf2cs
    @sparky_-mf2cs 2 года назад +47

    Im a 270 guy but you cant deny the 30 06 is one of the very best. Both old.both great.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +3

      Agreed.

    • @gk5891
      @gk5891 9 месяцев назад +3

      I think Elmer Keith said it best, "A .270 is a damned adequate coyote rifle"
      Seriously though a .270 Win with a decent 150 gr cup and core or 130 gr mono is more than adequate for anything that isn't dangerous. I've seen more than one 600 lb Waterbuck taken with a .270 Win. One thing for sure, it's a whole lot easier on the shoulder than a .300 Win Mag when you need a flat shooter.

    • @Birdfan465
      @Birdfan465 6 месяцев назад +1

      I have bothe not scared of either one

    • @Birdfan465
      @Birdfan465 6 месяцев назад

      @@gk5891 told a guy once that I harvested a good bull elk with a 130grn out of my 270. . I would be scared to shoot anything on the face of the earth with my 270 he told me sonny here is a lot of differences between a elk and a elephant. Thought a moment and told him just alot of miles. 😁

  • @Just_a_Tool
    @Just_a_Tool 3 года назад +140

    I think the real surprise of this video was finding ammo to shoot.

  • @claytondennis8034
    @claytondennis8034 Год назад +13

    I've owned several different hunting rifles over the years and I've always come back to a 270 or a 30-06. They're both great "Do all" rifle calibers.

  • @dustynconfer9495
    @dustynconfer9495 2 года назад +16

    I personally hunt with both the 270 and 30-06 I use the 270 for open country for its fast flat trajectory 06 for woodland areas for the

  • @YellowHammer26
    @YellowHammer26 3 года назад +49

    I've killed numerous deer with both calibers and didn't notice any difference in performance between the two. They're both great calibers. The thing about the 30 06 is you have a much wider range of bullet weights which makes it more versatile. Thanks for your video.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching Lance

    • @easttexan2933
      @easttexan2933 Год назад +3

      Lance, I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. Both great rounds. At 77 years old I prefer lighter recoil and since 2000 I have been shooting a custom sporterized M96 6.5x55 Swede. Now you talk about a sweet round !!!

    • @YellowHammer26
      @YellowHammer26 Год назад +4

      @@easttexan2933 👍👍yeah I’m soon to be 69 and these days I shoot the .260 Remington a lot. Definitely a lot less recoil

    • @easttexan2933
      @easttexan2933 Год назад +2

      @@YellowHammer26 fine choice.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  Год назад +4

      .260 rem is nice

  • @reo9673
    @reo9673 2 года назад +23

    I think Jack O'Conner said it best in one of his books, to paraphrase him- "I have three rifles in 270 and three rifles in 30-06 and that's how I feel about that." Although he felt the 30-06 was more versatile.
    Thank you for posting your tests. Valuable information.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +4

      Thank you for watching. You're right, can't go wrong with either. Good hunting and Godspeed.

    • @jacstocker5100
      @jacstocker5100 2 года назад +1

      More elephants have been killed by 30 06 with heavier bullets than any other caliber so I've heard

  • @kashwilburn7813
    @kashwilburn7813 7 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve got a J C Higgins model 50 in .270 I’ve had since 1964, I was 18 then, I’m 77 now and don’t hunt anymore, so my son will take it over.

  • @davidwhite5858
    @davidwhite5858 3 года назад +5

    The number one caliber used on the African plains animal is the .270 WINCHESTER. Been there and done it...

  • @shayneyoung5394
    @shayneyoung5394 2 года назад +16

    Excellent comparison. If you want a true apples to apples comparison between two calibers you always get the bullets that are the closest in ballistic coefficients and sectional density.

  • @carterthiessen2664
    @carterthiessen2664 3 года назад +24

    Most people would compare a 130gr 270 to a 150gr 30-06, but the BC and SD are much different. Good on you for choosing the 165, much better comparison. I own both calibers but only hunt whitetail deer so I don't think they will care which one I use!

  • @countercivilization
    @countercivilization 3 года назад +25

    The 270 was much faster and destructive a the range you shoot! Looking at the bullet, the 270 would reliability open at much greater distance than its parent case...
    270 and cooper bullet are a very good match imo!

  • @tomburrows3608
    @tomburrows3608 11 месяцев назад +8

    You can't go wrong with either round. All things considered including performance and efficiency and economy they both could still be the best rounds for hunting period. That being said I will give the nod to the flatter shooting 270 for my needs here in AZ.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  11 месяцев назад +1

      Fair enough! Thanks for watching and the comment. Godspeed and good hunting my friend.

  • @clapton924
    @clapton924 3 года назад +22

    An animal couldn't tell the difference. Both did excellent. Those GMX bullets are impressive.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад

      They are good bullets. Didn't group well out of .270 though

    • @clapton924
      @clapton924 3 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics I'm sure you could get some good groups with hand loads.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +2

      We'll see...

    • @lurking0death
      @lurking0death 3 года назад +4

      Just for safety, if I am in Alaska, I will opt for the 30'06 or maybe even 300 win mag. I really am against being run down and eaten by large bears.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +2

      With these bullets. Either will do

  • @johnmorganjr769
    @johnmorganjr769 2 месяца назад +2

    Its always a pleasure. We know people in Ak. actually USE their gear !! Have a blessed summer !!🌲🐟🐧🐾

  • @hillbillyscholar8126
    @hillbillyscholar8126 Год назад +10

    Impressive results all around for both types of ammunition. The velocity of the .270 was actually what it should have been!

  • @Me2Lancer
    @Me2Lancer 3 года назад +30

    Thanks for the comparison. Both are great cartridges. I lean toward the 270 primarily due to its flatter trajectory.

    • @lancemiller9110
      @lancemiller9110 Год назад +5

      I agree only to the terrain you hunt and your position on the terrain. If you are flat shooting across 300 to 500 yards, yes the .270 will be more consistent than the ol’ government workhorse.
      You get into the hills, mountains, or any scenario with shooting angles 10 degrees or more, up or downhill, and the flat shooting rifle doesn’t matter.
      You have to understand and really “get to know” your rifle in these situations.

  • @joshland7826
    @joshland7826 2 года назад +6

    I own a .270 and a .30-06 both. Which one I take depends on where I'm going hunting. Love both of them. Now, if I'm hunting in thick brush, I'll take my .444 marlin.

  • @blindboyjonny
    @blindboyjonny 3 года назад +11

    The old Jack O’Connor versus Elmer Keith controversy. Lighter and faster versus heavier and slower. Either one will do. Great video… Thanks for your effort.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Thank you sir for watching

    • @frankpryor4839
      @frankpryor4839 3 года назад +2

      That brings back memories, Jack O'Connor/Elmer Keith. I leaned
      more toward Elmer, "you can eat right up to the hole with a 44, those fast bullets cause blood shot and tare up the meat". Those were some good day's the O'Connor Keith days 👍

  • @nathanmanley4203
    @nathanmanley4203 3 года назад +20

    Both look great but I would personally take the 270 in this comparison. I've got issues with my neck n shoulder so less recoil is nice lol.

  • @christopherlanning4260
    @christopherlanning4260 3 года назад +54

    Both are very good rounds can't knock either one but myself personally I like the 270 better

    • @alansindex9101
      @alansindex9101 3 года назад

      Me too! I commented before I saw this but we agree thay both get it done.

    • @warrentoay6893
      @warrentoay6893 2 года назад +1

      Like your videos. Wondering if you feel gmx or sst is better for hunting or not much difference.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +3

      Gmx by far... sst tends to break apart too quickly though people seam to live to argue with me on that

    • @warrentoay6893
      @warrentoay6893 2 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics thanks for the help

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      sure thing

  • @RickNethery
    @RickNethery 3 года назад +19

    One thing that amazes me about the 30 06 is that although the industry standard for the cartridge is capped at 60,000 PSI per Sami Specifications Hornaday has managed to safely squeeze 200 more feet per second out of a 150 grain bullet. 😉

    • @johnhughes1140
      @johnhughes1140 3 года назад +9

      To get over 2900 fps with that long 165 gr GMX out of a 22" barrel is really impressive! GMX bullets because are less dense than lead and this weight for weight against a lead core bullet makes the longers requiring they be seated deeper leaving less room for powder. All combined the performance they are achieving is nothing short of amazing. Its creaping in on the heals of a 300 win mag shot from a 22" barrel. Great job Hornady!

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +7

      Their superformance loads tend to get really high velocities because of the powder.

    • @fivex4756
      @fivex4756 3 года назад +6

      It is due to advances in the powders used, and I have noticed it is across the board for other cartridges as well.

    • @inupik23
      @inupik23 3 года назад +6

      I've got a 165 grain trophy bonded tip load for my 30-06 averaging 2970fps. But that's out of a 23.5" barrel. H4350 does the trick.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      That's a sweet load

  • @MrJonrocker
    @MrJonrocker 3 года назад +17

    Sitting here in Va getting the last of my move lined up, looking forward to getting home to Ak tomorrow. Shipped out about 10,000 rounds of accumulated ammo yesterday! Ready for caribou.

  • @holmesfamily2058
    @holmesfamily2058 2 года назад +7

    Both look like a great choice for medium game 300 LBS up. I own both rifles, and the 270 is and always will be my go to for North American game

  • @jimbro650
    @jimbro650 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed the video 👍 I like both of them but I will go with the 30-06 with the GMX because I have both, but after viewing this video now I have to get the 270🦌 Thanks 🇺🇸 GOD BLESS AMERICA, The right to keep and bear arms shall not 🚫 be INFRINGED 👍🇺🇸

  • @jwat2396
    @jwat2396 2 года назад +26

    The penetration being virtually the same and the 270 with much less drop along with the less wind drift plus the damage looked more extensive as well with the 270. I believe with the higher speed would cause a larger temporary wound channel which would disrupt more tissue causing more organ damage and bring on a faster kill. With less recoil I believe I'll choose the 270.

  • @jakeh6980
    @jakeh6980 2 года назад +3

    I started hunting on the 270 and two years later got my 30-06. I’ve dropped every deer on the first shot with my 30-06 but I shoot 180 or 200 grain. I never killed on the first shot with my 270. Of course that’s on the cartridge and what not. I just prefer my 30-06 and that will always be my rifle

  • @frankgrillo8094
    @frankgrillo8094 Год назад +3

    270 - all day long-- I'm an old man now- but ive hunted the open west for mule deer & antelope for 40 YRS , and 270 has always been the number 1 choice-- us old timers would just shake our heads and chuckle when we come across the first timers at the processor's with their 7 mags & 300mags and blown up animals-- and now its 6.5 creedmoor & 277 fury 😅 - nothing the 270 can't do as well-- RIP , JACK O'connor

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  Год назад +1

      I've taken game with 300 7mm 270 and 30-06.... they all do well if you put a well constructed bullet in the right place.

  • @rockie307
    @rockie307 3 года назад +27

    30-06 is better all around and for larger animals. If I could only have one big game rifle 30-06 would be it. 270 is great though

  • @Mark-uq9km
    @Mark-uq9km 3 года назад +4

    Both are wonderful rounds. Thanks for the great video. Living in Florida I don't miss snow.

  • @cekamsr
    @cekamsr 3 года назад +7

    Really impressive bullets! Perfect uniform mushrooming & decent penetration.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад

      Absolutely good bullets. Thank you for watching

    • @greg6264
      @greg6264 2 года назад +1

      Agree. Very impressive bullet performance.

  • @NYPrepper
    @NYPrepper 3 года назад +3

    I never tested the GMX, but have gotten great results with TTSX. Great test as usual. Have to catch up on your videos been busy.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад

      They're similar bullets. I've found ttsx to be more accurate

  • @mikehobbs7421
    @mikehobbs7421 2 года назад +4

    Much respect for 30-06, but where I hunt in southern Ontario Canada with caliber restrictions during certain seasons the .270 is king. I sold my 06 for .300win mag that paired with my .270win and 12gauge 870 a country boy can survive! Great video, love your channel! Cheers from Canada eh 🍻🇨🇦🤘

  • @3DOutdoors
    @3DOutdoors 3 года назад +13

    Both of those rounds look impressive.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Very Much so. Don't think the caribou would know the difference

  • @thinktwice8860
    @thinktwice8860 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great vid as always, Chuck!

  • @bobcatforever3485
    @bobcatforever3485 3 года назад +2

    Good video. Looks like both of those would do the job well. Thanks, and take care.

  • @jw3946
    @jw3946 3 года назад +8

    I would like to see the 270 Winchester compared to the 270 WSM. The results should be so similar. You would be the perfect one to do this comparison.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      I really appreciate the suggestion I am going to have to find somebody that I it's going to have to find somebody that has A270WSM and we're gonna have to fuck USM and we're gonna have to find similar ammo.... It'll probably be next year before I get to it but remind me. Thank you for watching and for the suggestion!

  • @kentuckywindage222
    @kentuckywindage222 3 года назад +10

    Really impressive looking bullets. I will be looking for these in 243 to give a try.
    Great job my friend!
    Keep'em coming!

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +2

      The 80gr .243 is very impressive as well. It's in my 6.5 vs .243 video. Needs a 24" barrel like a lot of .243 loads

    • @jamespugh
      @jamespugh 3 года назад +2

      If u handload the 80gr gmx is still advaliabe in places

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Nice

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Locally or online?

    • @jamespugh
      @jamespugh 3 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics online . Haven't seen any localy or I would of grabbed them. I found the barns ttsx locally theo. And Remington jsp and Remington jsp bonded. And sirra 60 to 80gr

  • @jeffdrew625
    @jeffdrew625 3 месяца назад +2

    Good video! I’ve hunted with both calibers and no issues with effectiveness. I’ve reloaded both. My shoulder prefers the .270 and my freezer doesn’t comment. Thx for sharing!

  • @MikeSiemens88
    @MikeSiemens88 2 года назад +4

    Great comparison for me as I recently purchased a .270 & own 2 x 30-06 rifles. Dabbling in reloading a bit too, so the near identical performance of the GMX bullets in both calibres gives me good reason to consider them as the go to projectile. I already have a box of GMX bullets in .30 cal, so getting some in .277 now is almost a no brainer. Thx!

  • @tommysmyth254
    @tommysmyth254 7 месяцев назад +4

    I like the 30-06 Springfield the best

  • @mario3804
    @mario3804 3 года назад +4

    Great video brother love the comparison don’t fee you can do wrong with either cartridge.

  • @guardianminifarm8005
    @guardianminifarm8005 3 года назад +1

    Both are more than adequate within reasonable range. I would lean heavy just because. Both of those rifles are beautiful. Very good. Thank you.

  • @BlueDart1971
    @BlueDart1971 3 года назад +2

    Another good comparison and another good video.

  • @patchitwood7428
    @patchitwood7428 3 года назад +12

    I love the GMX projectiles. I have had great success in my 7mm-08 with them. I currently use Barnes VOR-TX 150 gr. in my .30-06, but I would not hesitate to use the Hornady ammo. My rifle likes the Barnes, so I am sticking with it. Greetings from central Kentucky.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +3

      Yeah this .270 doesn't group with the gmx. But the .30-06 does with that and the barnes. Trying barnes LRX in the 270 next as well as handloads

  • @bobbidwell6195
    @bobbidwell6195 2 года назад +3

    I have a Ruger M77 in .270 Win, and a Remington 721 in .30-06. Neither has let me down, ever. Very glad I reload both though....

  • @shanevonharten3100
    @shanevonharten3100 3 года назад +3

    Both awsome rounds, have had both but run the .270 for 30 plus years

  • @rogerramjet7567
    @rogerramjet7567 4 месяца назад +3

    Again, I would remind everyone, that Jack O Connor, Mr 270, said that the 3006 was superior to the 270. That was a quote. Long time ago, still true today. 😀

  • @Notreallyme377
    @Notreallyme377 2 года назад +6

    I have had both and think both are outstanding. If you hunt bigger game like moose, bear and elk I’d lean towards 30/06. For deer and pronghorn, 270 is tough to beat.

  • @PatRMG
    @PatRMG 3 года назад +12

    Beats Chuke to the punch for first comment, just because I can. 😁

  • @gunman-6646
    @gunman-6646 3 года назад +2

    Nice video, I have both calibers. I love them both.

  • @larrysayers1377
    @larrysayers1377 3 года назад +8

    Love your reviews. This past hunting season I used the 165gr GMX Superformance ammo and couldn’t have found a better bullied/ammo for my Sauer 100 30-06. I was very impressed with the accuracy and performance on game this year. This is now my go to hunting bullet/ammo for all game we have here in Western Canada which includes using as a defence round against grizzlies that I seem to see every year in my forays for sheep, elk and moose.

    • @grant21999
      @grant21999 2 года назад +2

      I have a Sauer 100 30.06. It loves the Hornady rounds lol

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      Awesome take any game with it?

    • @grant21999
      @grant21999 2 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics my son took a boar with his Savage Axis using it. I ended using my bow for a boar 🐗 😅

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +1

      Good hunting to you both

    • @larrysayers1377
      @larrysayers1377 2 года назад +2

      @@AlaskanBallistics shot a whitetail doe and a 5x5 buck. I was very surprised with how both animals reacted to the hit as they dropped on the spot. Now I know all animals react differently and I’ve seen it all my life but it was impressive. I’m wouldn’t hesitate to use 165gr GMX this on elk, moose and bear. Die was at 70yds and buck about 140yds.
      I shot a young moose with my 7-08 using 139gr GMX Superformance at about 110yds. It dropped on the spot.

  • @jasonsliger5430
    @jasonsliger5430 3 года назад +6

    Both are impressive. Here in Louisiana, I'd go with the.270 but if I were going to hunt Alaska, would rather have the 30-06 but .270 most likely would be fine.

  • @ashmerch2558
    @ashmerch2558 3 года назад +6

    Both are great... bigger, more power, more penetration or lighter recoil, flatter shooting..
    Where I hunt, its impossible to shoot further than 150 yards, and that's why I use my 35 Whelen with 225gr buffalo bore. Never failed on deer, bear and moose

  • @Voxguitarsrock
    @Voxguitarsrock 3 года назад +13

    I own both and I've shot deer with them.
    The critters can't tell the difference.
    Dead is dead.
    I do prefer the 270 if distances get longer though.
    Cheers

  • @fivex4756
    @fivex4756 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the good work. I am looking forward to see what a longer heavier GMX type bullet will do in the newer 6.8 Western

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      If i can find a nice savage or Remington rifle I'd be real interested in testing it

  • @gabemcneil5221
    @gabemcneil5221 3 года назад +3

    I chose.270 back in the early 90s when I got my first rifle. I bought a browning bar last year and re visited the old deer camp debate on .270 vs 30-06.... I purchased another .270 because of softer recoil. I shoot American whitetail ammo in it, and it is destructive . I’m liking the gmx results though .... the proof is in the pork shoulders my 30-06 brothers !!! Cant deny terminal ballistics!!!!!

  • @mitchellnelms7572
    @mitchellnelms7572 3 года назад +15

    Nice, that 270 expanded a lot faster than the 30-06, probably because of the extra velocity. The expansion of both rounds was textbook perfect.

  • @keithsargent6963
    @keithsargent6963 Год назад +2

    I could never choose one over the other, so I own both of them. And a 7mm rem mag , a 300 WM and a 35 Whelen.

  • @randyschaff8939
    @randyschaff8939 3 года назад +1

    Nice rifles! I always go for the heavier bullets. Thanks for the chat.

  • @jasoncombs664
    @jasoncombs664 2 года назад +21

    The 270 is a little better on the numbers and penetration because of its speed. The 30-06 has more versatility because of options in bullet weights. Jack O’Connor wasn’t a rookie and knew guns, ballistics and hunting better than anyone and he even picked the .270.

    • @russellkeeling9712
      @russellkeeling9712 2 года назад +4

      You might want to read more of Jack O'Connor's writing. He chose many rifles and most notably the 7x57. What made the .270 so famous was the invention of affordable scopes by Weaver.

    • @jasoncombs664
      @jasoncombs664 2 года назад +4

      @@russellkeeling9712 I will if you do the same

    • @paulhomsy2751
      @paulhomsy2751 Год назад +4

      Jack O'Connor also hunted extenvively with a 30-06 and a 375 H&H. Although he is known and remembered as being a great advocate of the 270 which he shot often, it wasn't at the exclusion of other rounds which he shot as often or more, particularly in Alaska. Gun writers pick a product and run with it. The 270 is a superb round, in my mind it's close to the 7mm Mag with light bullets but the versatility of the 30-06 cannot be discounted. O'Connor used one as much as anyone else.

    • @jasoncombs664
      @jasoncombs664 Год назад +1

      @@paulhomsy2751 I am absolutely aware that Jack O’Connor did not exclusively hunt with the .270 and I’m also aware that he did for the most part make the .270 famous. I totally agree that the .30-06 is a more versatile round than the .270 as far as bullet weights go which allows the hunting of a little larger game. However if you are hunting deer sized game, you can’t make a animal “more dead” so I would choose the .270 because it’s faster, shoots more flat and has less bullet drop. When it comes to the 7mm rem mag, that round/caliber beats the .30-06 in every single calculation and ballistic category. A more apples to apples comparison would be the 7mm rem mag vs the .300 Win mag. Both are magnum calibers and on a more level playing field.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  Год назад +2

      @Jason Combs i have a video on 7mm Rem Mag vs. .300 Win Mag

  • @G19Jeeper
    @G19Jeeper Месяц назад +3

    I’d call that 100% weight retention since the plastic tip weighs about 3 grs.

  • @johnmorganjr769
    @johnmorganjr769 2 месяца назад +2

    Im salivating over that lower rifles' stock !!! WOW......

  • @oldocsimms7411
    @oldocsimms7411 3 года назад +3

    Thanks Chuck good comparison !

  • @jamesbromstead4949
    @jamesbromstead4949 3 года назад +14

    I've had both a .30-06 and .270 Win (both in Weatherby Vanguard). I had successful hunts with both. Kept the .30-06 sold the .270 Win.

    • @douglassweed9758
      @douglassweed9758 2 года назад +3

      God blessyou

    • @falba1492
      @falba1492 2 года назад +1

      I’m a fan of both. Why did you choose the 30-‘06? I’m always interested in hearing an honest opinion on rifles.

    • @jamesbromstead4949
      @jamesbromstead4949 2 года назад

      @@falba1492 The range of bullet weights for .30-06 (especially the higher weight bullets), and I bought a .25-06.

    • @falba1492
      @falba1492 2 года назад +1

      @@jamesbromstead4949 - I appreciate your insight. The 30-‘06 is definitely more flexible with bullet weights. I got rid of my 25-‘06 when I got a 270, go figure lol.

    • @jamesbromstead4949
      @jamesbromstead4949 2 года назад +1

      @@falba1492 I had great success with my .270. Ammo is easy to find, Bullet choice is great. It was just so close to my .30-06, it was hard to choose. So I picked the 30 cal. But you can't go wrong with the .270.

  • @craigwheeler2057
    @craigwheeler2057 3 года назад +3

    Where I deer hunt in Texas we rarely shoot over 150 yards so either caliber works well. Like many, I prefer the .270 & feel like I shoot that rifle a little better.
    Great video- thanks

  • @samueljones2495
    @samueljones2495 2 месяца назад +2

    Awesome review!

  • @SJVA
    @SJVA Год назад +1

    Great video. 🎥🎬 Thank you!

  • @phild9813
    @phild9813 2 года назад +3

    Love these tests. I’ve used 150 grain 30-06 GMX on elk and pronghorn, worked fabulously. Both shots well under 200 yards though, so good velocity and thus bullet expansion.

    • @phild9813
      @phild9813 2 года назад +2

      I’d be curious if the 150 was north of 3000fps and closer to the 270, velocity wise. I think there’s an ideal weight of monolithic for a given caliber and range it’s intended to be used at. You have to get those things screaming if you want reliable expansion past about 400 yards.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      I've noticed that hornady discontinued the 150gr superformance gmx in 30-06

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching and the comments!

    • @phild9813
      @phild9813 2 года назад +1

      Dang I didn’t know that! I’ve been running off my own supply. Probably didn’t sell enough!

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 3 года назад +3

    Midway has .308 Superperformances up right now, so I came here for some feedback. But they use the ELD bullet and not the GMX. So I'm glad I avoided that mistake.

  • @dt3852
    @dt3852 3 года назад +2

    Excellent video

  • @danielsmith5023
    @danielsmith5023 2 года назад +1

    I love my Tikka 30 06 , I'm a professional shooter culling Razorbacks Ferrel dogs and Roos in Australia , and around a third of my income comes from shooting . Since that dust up the Black's caused in the United States it's bloody hard as hell to get some ammo in the land of OZ . I have a bit of a stockpile of 30 06 and shotgun shells but it's not gonna last long , I hope you bloke's have stopped panic buying and things get back to normal soon otherwise I'm going to have to go back to breaking horses again , and at 56 years old I'm not keen on that . Cheers from Australia Regards Dan 👍

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      If we get a republican majority in November, the panic buying will slow.
      Wish I could send you ammo. Lol
      Godspeed,
      Chuck

  • @davidrdanner4232
    @davidrdanner4232 3 года назад +4

    The 30.06 is the one that I would choose out of these two cal...
    My Fav is my 7mm Rem mag.
    Great video Chuck 📹 👍

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад

      Me too

    • @lancemiller9110
      @lancemiller9110 Год назад +1

      No response from Josh lower? I thought he’d fuel his own fire with opinions and general propaganda on this comment about the 7mm mag.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  Год назад

      Lol the 7mm Rem Mag is better than the .30-06

  • @inupik23
    @inupik23 2 года назад +3

    Had a load for a previous 30-06 with a 165 grain trophy bonded tip that clocked at 2960. Super accurate too. Used h4350, win brass, and win primers.

  • @johnknouse8846
    @johnknouse8846 3 года назад +2

    Great ammo. I’ve bought some of both, at $40 a box! But I use Superformance powder on my 30.06 reloads with 150 grain Hornady SST bullets and they are same hole accurate at 100 yards.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +2

      Nice. I just wish the SST didn't tear apart so quickly

  • @jimmiller7122
    @jimmiller7122 2 года назад +1

    I like them both thanks for the test

  • @MrWhammy
    @MrWhammy 3 года назад +4

    .270win baby! Jack O Connor said nothing dropped game the way .270win did.
    Honest to God, none of my game ever took a single step after the shot. DRT 100% of the time. Not saying 06 can't do the same... just speaking up for O Connor 😁

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      All about shot placement and bullet construction

    • @MrWhammy
      @MrWhammy 3 года назад

      @@AlaskanBallistics
      And bullet reaction to actual meat and bones.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Which is what is controlled by bullet construction

    • @MrWhammy
      @MrWhammy 3 года назад

      @@AlaskanBallistics along with specific speed and energy upon impact with specific contoured bullet.
      We agree and understand eachother boss

    • @trevorgomez3343
      @trevorgomez3343 2 года назад +3

      Jack O'connor also said the 30-06 was more effective at killing bigger game and he'd have to give the nod to the aught 6 because of the variety of bullet grains.

  • @evanrumbold5452
    @evanrumbold5452 2 года назад +3

    I like both calibers but my go to is the 30-06 love the 180 grain rounds. Nasty on game

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      Agreed. Which bullet do you use?

    • @evanrumbold5452
      @evanrumbold5452 2 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics 180 grain nosler ballistic tips

    • @evanrumbold5452
      @evanrumbold5452 2 года назад +1

      In my opinion they work great. Thanks for the great videos!! Keep em up 🙂

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +1

      I'm sure they do on whitetail and such sized animals but for larger I'd want something bonded. But if you can shoot them well out of your rifle, that's the main thing

    • @evanrumbold5452
      @evanrumbold5452 2 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics yes sir thanks

  • @M--ri2ef
    @M--ri2ef 2 года назад +2

    Ether is great . The 270w is a great all around cartridge in its own respect. but there are alot more options for the 30-06 in bullet weight. In factory ammo (when available) lol . My grandfather hunted out west with a magnum but his 06 always went with him always could count on it to get the job done . And great video thanks.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching. Godspeed and happy hunting

  • @Eiflerisch
    @Eiflerisch 2 года назад +1

    That was the Video i was looking for, great! Love the .270, greetings from Germany!
    "Waidmannsheil" (Ancient salut of the German Hunters)

  • @robthebank9453
    @robthebank9453 3 года назад +3

    Ive got a 30-06 and a 270, and Im not ever selling either!!! Only trouble I have is which one to take Moose hunting in Quebec this October!!!! Awesome video thanks!!

  • @charles17508
    @charles17508 10 месяцев назад +3

    270 sako is what i use for bigger game elk ,mule deer and black bear i love ho2 flat it shoots and the recoil from it makes follow up shots easy .

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  10 месяцев назад

      Nice! Godspeed and good hunting to you my friend.

  • @jamespugh
    @jamespugh 3 года назад +2

    Great video as always 👍 sorry I missed it when first dropped. Was watching the man Johnny reloading bench live stream he broke 100,000 subs yesterday night. He went live at 6am to 7:50am I missed. But I cought his part two from 8am till 2pm was 5hr live about other than part I step out of.. He had planned to do a 27hr live today from youtu.be and twitch.
    270 vs 30-06. I will take the old man 30-06 . More bullet weights and options from vermint to big bear. Even take moose with 220gr solids

  • @robertcarter4296
    @robertcarter4296 2 года назад +2

    They are both awesome rounds,. GMX has made them even better.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      True. I prefer the barnes most of the time but these are good too

  • @lumberr-jackk
    @lumberr-jackk Год назад +3

    I own 3 of each love 30-06, 270 both my tikkas shoot 1/2 inch groups with the TTSX 165g 30 Cal and TTSX 140g 270. My Brownings are not as good but 1" groups are common. The Rugers are in the middle with just over 3/4 of a inch groups. Either will kill moose or deer or bears my wife likes the bit less kick of the 270 so guess she has 3 to pick from but the X bolt seems to be her favourite.

  • @bernabesanchez387
    @bernabesanchez387 3 года назад +3

    Great video sir 👍 I’ve been using the 150 grain on my 30/06 and don’t get as much recoil

  • @vikingnorm6935
    @vikingnorm6935 3 года назад +2

    I really like .270 & 30-06, but if could only have 1, it would no doubt be the 30-06, great video

  • @jjgriffin3275
    @jjgriffin3275 3 года назад +2

    after watching all the new videos of the new 6.8 Western, the 270 win is still KING! beats the 3006 and 308 overall. ill keep on w my 270 win. great VID, keep up the great work guys. i have started reloading for the 270 using Hornady SST boolits. i just cant get into the all solids boolits from the lead core ones, seems to me the lead core ones mushroom a little better. all in all good job.

  • @left-handedtexan2658
    @left-handedtexan2658 3 года назад +4

    I like the 30-06 more for the wider range of bullet weights. I believe the .270 is a more specialized around and a great one as well. I like 30-06 for its versatility and that’s why I have one.

  • @jimmybare3026
    @jimmybare3026 3 года назад +4

    270WIN because I feel confident it's enough gun for them big brown bear here in North Carolina. Beautiful mushrooms on both!

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      It'll get anything in North America

    • @jimmybare3026
      @jimmybare3026 3 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics270WIN is easier on the shoulder like you said is a big plus to me these days. This was a close race. Both cartridges out class the other at something. No decisive winner.

  • @brianrobinson1975
    @brianrobinson1975 3 года назад +1

    very good experiment

  • @markhansen8078
    @markhansen8078 3 года назад +2

    Very good comparison. I have both of these rifles. I like both of them. I would be hard pressed to choose between them. I must admit my go-to rifle is my .270 Weatherby Vanguard w/ Leupold rifleman scope 3-9x40mm. It is amazingly accurate and tough as nails. This is my personal favorite go-to rifle. I use Rem corelokt 130 grain ammo. I deliberately chose this ammo because it is a great bullet, shoots incredible in the weatherby and is (was lol) readily available in almost any store in USA.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      Go check out my video with the standard deviation on the Remington corelokt... you might change your mind.
      And it ain't available here anymore

    • @markhansen8078
      @markhansen8078 3 года назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics I know, rem is falling apart as a company. Bummer.
      I might try Hornady interlock and see how it performs. I really don't want to reload for another caliber. lol

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      I understand that

  • @paulhomsy2751
    @paulhomsy2751 Год назад +3

    As usual an excellent video, entertaining and illustrating what I suppose many have in mind. Both results were excellent, depending on where one hunts I'd chose the 30-06 for Alaska. I've shot the Hornady Superformance 300 Win.Mag 165 grains GMX advertised at 3260 fps. My results were 3259, 3261, 3262. and a very tight 1/4 inch clover leaf. Too bad Hornady discontinued this excellent bullet.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  Год назад +2

      Their new CX to replace the GMX bullet is an excellent bullet as well. I think you'll enjoy it too

    • @paulhomsy2751
      @paulhomsy2751 Год назад +1

      @@AlaskanBallistics I've not been able to put my hands on them so in the meantime I stocked up on several Barnes 30 and 338 Calibers but I'll try the CX as soon as I can find it. Your test removed all doubts as far as the terminal performance of the Hornadys is concerned. I've also bought a couple of boxes of Nosler E-Tip but haven't shot those yet. I'll keep you posted.

  • @Plumcraziness
    @Plumcraziness Год назад +3

    Kinda late to the party, but both are fantastic calibers. I lean more toward .30-06, but if someone told me all I could have is a .270, I'd be happy with it. The .270 Winchester is hugely popular here in Ontario, and for good reason. It really is amazing just how much it can do if all you do is shoot its two most common bullet sizes: 130 gr. and 150 gr. However, I prefer .30-06 because of the versatility it has, and also the fact that it has a massive amount of bullet types you can handload it with. Over 500 different combinations of types and sizes from what I've heard. It's just unbeatable in that respect.
    The .270 does shoot flatter, but the .30-06's wind drift numbers are virtually identical at all ranges. Bullet drop is a gravitational constant that can easily be accounted and adjusted for, but wind drift isn't. Especially in inconsistent wind during a bullet's flight path at longer range. Ultimately, with the ballistics of today's higher B.C. bullets, the difference between .270 and .30-06 at sane hunting distances just wasn't enough for me to choose the .270's slightly better drop numbers over the .30-06's versatility.
    I'm also going to be homesteading in the near future and I love the idea of one tool (one rifle) for many jobs, and being highly proficient and intimately familiar with just one gun. In northern Ontario, the .30-06 is all I need for everything from coyote to black bear and moose. Even if I were out west in open country I wouldn't hesitate using a .30-06 for every species but grizzlies/kodiak/brown bears. Same goes for the .270 for that matter. I'd just rather have a .338 for big brown Yogis.
    Ultimately, both are fantastic calibers, but .30-06 won me over for the versatility and unmatched bullet selection it has to offer. But again, the .270 is a killer caliber...in every sense of the word. Anyone should be proud to have either, or both.

  • @cliffordbryant9658
    @cliffordbryant9658 7 месяцев назад +2

    They are Both dam good rifles they will get the job done thats all that matters to me is they bring home the groceries

  • @nathanadrian7797
    @nathanadrian7797 11 месяцев назад +2

    .30-06 for me, second choice would be the .270! I want to build a .338-06, it will shoot a 225 gr. bullet almost as fast as the .30-06 shoots a 180 gr. bullet.

  • @juanmarrieta5699
    @juanmarrieta5699 2 года назад +3

    Great rounds both. I prefer the .270, less recoil, flatter trajectory and usually more tissue damage.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  2 года назад

      Fair enough. Thanks for watching and the comment. Godspeed brother

  • @fx4fxnytro
    @fx4fxnytro 2 года назад +3

    30.06 for me. More versatility in rounds. I can find 30.06 everywhere. I barely notice the recoil with my browning xbolt. I have taken moose and whitetails with my 30.06.

  • @jeejay98
    @jeejay98 2 года назад +1

    Great comparison. It helped me decide which caliber to purchase next. I bought both. 😂 Both great caliber.

  • @themainmanchannel
    @themainmanchannel 3 года назад +2

    Those both did Awesome. I will have to check out some of that rifle ammo.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад +1

      It's a 90gr in 25-06 because copper bullets are extra long. Should be a great whitetail round

    • @themainmanchannel
      @themainmanchannel 3 года назад +2

      @@AlaskanBallistics thanks, I will keep that in mind Chuck.

    • @AlaskanBallistics
      @AlaskanBallistics  3 года назад

      @@themainmanchannel I've got a box to test but have to borrow a rifle.