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

That's a good choice

Agreed.

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.

I have bothe not scared of either one

@@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. 😁

They're not bad for sure

Been saving it up for years

Too funny!! 😏🙂

Go to gun runners in anchorage lol

.270 isn't hard to get.

@@NORTHBROOK1978 nonexistent here

Thanks for watching Lance

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 !!!

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

@@YellowHammer26 fine choice.

.260 rem is nice

You too, Godspeed and good hunting.

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

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

Thank you. Agreed

Very true. Thank you

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

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.

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

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

We'll see...

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.

With these bullets. Either will do

Yes this was good ammunition and loading

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

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

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

@@AlaskanBallistics thanks for the help

sure thing

Nice!

Those 10,000 rounds ain’t just for them caribou. Let’s be honest...

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!

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

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

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.

That's a sweet load

Thank you sir for watching

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 👍

Thanks for the comment and watching brother!

A great choice

That's a great choice

Youre a believer 😅 👍

I agree

Yup 30 06. Or 308 in a semi auto .

Nope ! 375 h&h without a doubt.

. 375 ruger is even better

Have you seen the ballistics on both?

I bet not. Thank you for c watching. Godspeed

Absolutely good bullets. Thank you for watching

Agree. Very impressive bullet performance.

Thanks for watching! Godspeed and good hunting

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

Thank you brother and Godspeed

They won't open at long distance

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

You're welcome Mike! Thank you for watching!

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!

Thank you Doc

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

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

Awesome take any game with it?

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

Good hunting to you both

@@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.

Thank you! Godspeed and good hunting

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

God blessyou

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

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

@@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.

@@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.

Me too

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.

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

Thank you for watching and the comments!

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

Superformance with eldx? Or we ELD-M?

I Completely understand

Thank you sir. Godspeed to you and yours

Along with considerably less mass.

Nice. We might try that

Email me the load please

Sweet what bullets do you prefer?

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.

@@russellkeeling9712 I will if you do the same

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.

@@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.

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

Never infringed

Nice! What did you get?

Wildebeests

Nice good eating?

👍

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

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

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

Nice

Locally or online?

@@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

Thank you sir

Glad you enjoy your .30-06

Both. Need a back up rifle in camp

Good to know... gmx?

Thank You Sir!

Thank you

All about shot placement and bullet construction

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

Which is what is controlled by bullet construction

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

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.

Yeah that's a fair point

Right on! Godspeed and Good hunting!

Thank you for watching. Godspeed and happy hunting

That's a good combo for sure

Thank you for watching

Thank you sir!

Nice

If i can ever find the ammo for the .308 or 7mm Rem Mag up do it. All hunting ammo is gone here.

Velocity is always going to Trump bullet weight... ALWAYS!!!! SPEED KILLS...

I generally hunt with the lrx in all my calibers

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

@@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

I understand that

What loads to you use?

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

@@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.

Couldn't agree more

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

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

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

Good luck and Godspeed to you as well sir.

Great choice. Godspeed and good hunting my friend

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

They both have the same stock

Those SSTs verbally rip completely apart

Me too

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.

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

Lol there you go!

Hahahaha!!!! I’ve always said rifles are like a set set of sockets.

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

It'll get anything in North America

@@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.

Agreed. Hope your browning .270 does better than mine did.

The 270 is all you need in North America 👍

I want bigger for grizzly bear. They can hunt you back. It can be done

Having the one, I don't see a need for the other.

Save your money, let the 30/06 go, my option. You just don't anything stronger than the mighty .270 in North America including Alaska. According to the many ballistic tables, the next caliber above the .270 is the 300 Magnum. My personal experience taking big game will always be bullet placement. I don't ever remember going for a heart shot, they won't stop a Grizzly! Having read a true story where it took five shots to finally drop a Grizzly which nearly killed the shooter, which left me wanting for a much better solution when I read another chilling experience with a large dangerous animal. Turneout the man was using a .270 and he dropped the bear with one shot only. He took careful aim and shot him just below the ear in the neck and I never forgot that. As a young man myself, there after, I never aimed for the heart and never needed more than the one shot. Ballistics will always tell the capibility of any caliber that you can trust and the .270 is more than enough! I've learned over the years that most of these rounds today are all about the hype to sell the latest caliber, when this .270 caliber has more velocitie and kenetic energy than most. Again, my personal experience and opinion. Good luck and Good hunting!!

Just be careful out may not open at low velocities at 300 to 500 yards. Barnes LRX is a little better, but loses its petals more easily. Brown Bear at 100 yards or less, use the hornady GMX. Caribou at 400 yards barnes lrx.

Just to note this ammo may not expand well below 2000 fps, or so I've been told. The barnes ttsx is better for that and their LRX is superb down to 1500 fps. But i do agree with your sentiment. I think having the right ammo in a rifle you're familiar with is better than having a 300 win mag you can only afford a few shots

Truth

Not a bad choice. Godspeed and good hunting

Those two rifles should take care of anything in the world you'd want to hunt with maybe the exception of cape buffalo, rhino and elephant. I need a .300 win mag for the channel.

Agreed

I wouldn't shoot anything bigger than an elk with my 270 and not more than 300 yards too

I agree. I love my 270, but ammo choices are limited. My 30-06 is my woody area gun. I don't carry them as much after two shoulder surgeries. The recoil wasn't as hard on me before the surgeries. But yeah....

@AdublBeatz Load up some 130gr barnes ttsx to a grain below maximum with a slow burning powder in that .30-06. Stop kill anything on the planet, get you about the same speed as a .270 130gr and kick way less

@@AlaskanBallistics 130 grain 30 caliber ?? I thought 150 grains was way light for 30 anything ??

Absolutely

Agreed. Thank you

Truth bomb