what is bigger a .270 or a 30-30? I heard that .270 was bigger but I always thought it was the 30-30.

[buddyboy564]

what is bigger a .270 or a 30-30? I heard that .270 was bigger but I always thought it was the 30-30.

[Sportsman Matt]

The 30-30 shoots a .308" diameter bullet with a weight between 100 and 220 grains depending on the load. Normal factory loads are 150 grain or 170 grain.
the .270 Winchesterr uses a 30-06 size case necked down to the .277" diameter. The .277" diameter bullets come in a weight of 90 to 150 grains. THe key difference is the .270 Winchester has a fairly flat tragectory out to 300 yards where the 30-30 has an effective range of only 250 yards max.

[steve182]

Matt is right, inside 200 yds both loads are totally effective on deer. Outside 250 yds, the .270 is far superior and the 30-30 almost useless beyond 300 yds. the .270 can reach out well past that range.

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!

[rudyglove27]

.270!