whats rifle is better for deer and bear hunting in california the 30-06, te 270 or a 7mm?
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all are good… um? 30-06
They are all acceptable, I am very partial to the .270 for deer, but for a large black bear, either the .30-06 or a 7mm rem mag/WSM.
I have hunted with both the 30-06 and 270 but now I almost always hunt with the 270, it is my preference.
I used to guide in California and from that experience, I would say that the majority of shots were RARELY long ones unless we were hunting desert mulies up in the Susanville/Alturas area. Most California deer hunters are busting brush during the coastal season or the timber of the inland season. For that reason, ALL of the calibers you mention would be worthy of your choosing. And let’s face it, California black bear don’t require the massive shock delivered by the big magnums we prefer for BIG bears up here in Alaska. I love my 7mm Rem. Mag. I liked my 7mm Mauser. The 30-06 is a time proven professional for “most” of North America’s big game and I have complete confidence in its capability to get the job done efficiently and humanely. I caribou hunted with my .270 and wished I had brought the 7 Mag instead. But they are ALL great calibers and more than capable of taking California Black Tail deer which are NOT known for being big. My suggestion would be that you try to shoot each of the calibers. Go to the gun range on a day and time when it will be fully functioning. Watch for folks firing firearms of your choice and ask them if they would allow you to test fire a .270, ’06, or 7 Mag. Feel the differences and choose based on your own comfort level. The gun of your choosing will also be offered in all three of those very popular calibers. If I were backed in to a corner and forced to choose one or the other of the three, my selection would be between the magnum and the 30 caliber based mostly on the variations in loads I can get from them. The .270 shoots a much lighter weight bullet than the 220 grain bullet punched out of the ’06, and the magnum has a reputation for longer range accuracy over the .270 that I prefer. In California, I’d be content with the .30-06. Here in Alaska, I have already chosen the 7mm Magnum as my medium sized game getter like sheep, caribou, deer, and elk. Good luck in making your choice. Shoot wisely and well, and the deer won’t care OR KNOW which one you settled for.
Well, im a huge fan of the 270. win and the 7mm rem mag. In my house hold we own all three. I own the 7mm rem mag and the 30-06 and my father owns the 270. win. I hunted with the 270. win for the longest time, then i got a 30-06 cheap from a friend and i still took my dads 270. win over the 30-06 and i hunt moose, caribou and black bear. Now the 30-06 is a better choice for what i hunted actually but i preferred the 270. win and i never had a problem. My uncle purchased a 7mm rem mag and then shortly after retired from hunting and gave it to me. Now i like the 7mm rem mag better then both do to having the power of the 30-06 and the trajectory flatter then the 270. win. I would say take the 270. win or the 7mm rem mag
* The 30-06 * Magnums are not needed or necessary for any Big Game in North America.* The vast Majority of Big and Small Game is harvested within 100 yards or less.*~~ I use the 180 or 220 grain in mine.*