Thread: Having that 'best deer hunting cal' argument with a mate. 6.5x55 vs .270win vs 308

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Well I'm the biggest wimp out and have had no issues with the 270's I've shot, suppressed or not. Well other that the fact they're gay according to the mighty @Toby. And to think there is one with his name on it. I'll put one in the safe in due course.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with 270 just that I don't think its a good cal for new shooters due to the recoil I have shot plenty of rounds of 270 over the years and personally I don't like it and its not that I cant handle recoil some of the guns ive shot over the years make 270 look like a bb gun
I just prefer a rifle like my 260 which dose every thing 270 can with far less recoil and less powder but if you like 270 good on you

it just makes me cringe when I see people suggest 270 to new shooters..... experienced fine as they know how to handle it
my brother brought a howa 270 as his 1st rifle and sold it after a few months got a tikka 6.5x55 still took months for the flinch to stop though