2 great hunting rounds.

I would say the advantage to the 270 is that since it is a flatter bullet so it is better at longer ranges than the 06
NRA's definition of long range is 600+ yards. The .30-06 with 175 gr, or heavier bullets will go much farther, and wind drift less, than the .270 in the typical bullets most everyone's .270 will stabilize.

and the advantage to the 06 is that it will hit harder with the heavier bullets and therefore have more energy and greater knockdown powerThat will take a consultation with a ballistic calculator. The initial speed of the .270 might have the advantage out of the gate, but I suspect the .30-06 will exceed the .270 at a point down range, and continue to deliver more foot pounds as far as one want's to compare

Is one better than the other? These are 2 very closely matched bullets in popularity and hunting tradition.Yes the .270 is better for the tasks some people need it to do. And the .30-06 is better at some different tasks other people need it to do.

what say the THFers?

Dead is dead. And both calibers are dead.

Dead is dead. And both calibers are dead.

The 3006 carries more energy, but the 270 is the flattest shooting non magnum cartridge that carries at least 1000 foot pounds at 500 yards (the only non magnum flatter at 500 is things like 204 22-50). If you don't believe me, consult the hornady ballistic chart. The 270 is also a little easier on the shoulder. Cost on standard ammo is just about the same. I love both rounds and have been an 06 guy for a long time, but the 270 has started to win me over. If i hunted predominately elk and bigger animals i would use the 06, but if i hunted predominately deer with just a little of the larger game i would opt for the 270, but i have both and i like that the best

So depends on what you want, i guess

For long range target shooting the 3006 will basically always win cause the 270 suffers the same Achilles heel of the 6mm Remington, to slow of a standard twist rate.

At 500 you still have to dial or hold elevation for both. To me once you hit that point which one is flatter is irrelevant. That�s just my opinion but I can dial 10 mils as easy as 2. What�s the difference? I am curious about which one carries more energy in standard weights. Say 140 vs 168 or 150 vs 178. I don�t have a clue as to which is better at that range. Go further and the 06 gets the clear nod.

That is what i thought, but the one gun for texas thread is dominated by the poor old 270. It seems the 270 has become the new whipping dog, along with the 3006, 45acp, 40 s&w. Kinda funny how that works

Are we seriously talking about something other than the 6.5 FanBoy?