I shoot a .270 and love it... low recoil, fast bullet, find ammo anywhere,
I started with a .243 as a kid and took everything with it moose, bear etc.
My Dad shoots a 7mm and that is only rifle he owns and has killed more game than most.
My brother shoots a 7mm as well.
I like the added speed, less recoil and flatter trajectory of the 270 over the 7mm, 7mm hits harder (on both ends)
Plus doing the old counry store test chances are they will have a dusty old box of 270, or 30-06 shells on the shelf....
I mention the 30-06 because for an all around big game cartridge it is prbably one of the most popular in past...
The thing with my .270 is I want something bigger for elk and moose and something smaller for coyotes.... (I said want not need!
So if you are looking later on for some safe mates for your 270.... easy to explain that this is a medium gun for medium game... I need a smaller one to really work well for coyotes, and a bigger one for bigger game, then a rimfire for gophers, then a shotgun for birds... and you are well on your way to a nice little collection.... so start with 270!....
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