.270 win or 7mm rem mag
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I prefer the 7 mag, but in your scenario there will be no difference. I would just find a rifle that fits well and appeals to you and buy it in whichever chambering. - dan
Northman999
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I've owned both, and like both. Both will do a good job for you on larger game, especially with some of the higher performance loads like these:
.270 Win
Superformance 140gr SST - 3090fps
Superformance 130gr GMX - 3190fps
7mm RM
Superformance 139gr GMX - 3190fps
Superformance 162gr SST - 3030fps
Just choose the one you want more.
.270 Win
Superformance 140gr SST - 3090fps
Superformance 130gr GMX - 3190fps
7mm RM
Superformance 139gr GMX - 3190fps
Superformance 162gr SST - 3030fps
Just choose the one you want more.
I too have owned and liked both. Personally i prefer the 270 mostly for emotional reasons.
However, there is 1 case when it made a difference. When Weatherby came out with the UltraLight Weights, the standard calibers (read 270) came on a scaled down action and weighed 5.5 lbs (handles like a dream) and the magnum calibers were a full pound heavier at 6.5 lbs and did not have the same great feel.
For years, the debate has raged on comparing the performance of the 2 but the point on the previous post showed they are closer than most ardent 7mm fans want to hear.
More importantly, find a rifle you like and it fits you, then see the caliber. I know guys who love Remington pumps in the bush. 270 is only option. If you are looking for a heavy barrel long range shooter, the world is your oyster.
Good luck and let us know what you choose.
However, there is 1 case when it made a difference. When Weatherby came out with the UltraLight Weights, the standard calibers (read 270) came on a scaled down action and weighed 5.5 lbs (handles like a dream) and the magnum calibers were a full pound heavier at 6.5 lbs and did not have the same great feel.
For years, the debate has raged on comparing the performance of the 2 but the point on the previous post showed they are closer than most ardent 7mm fans want to hear.
More importantly, find a rifle you like and it fits you, then see the caliber. I know guys who love Remington pumps in the bush. 270 is only option. If you are looking for a heavy barrel long range shooter, the world is your oyster.
Good luck and let us know what you choose.
There is no doubt the 7mm is a little bit "more" than the .270. There is a lot of doubt about whether that "more" makes enough difference to mean anything. But ..... it is "more".
The differences can be debated (and have been) for a long time. My choice was to go with a .270, and then for those times I needed "more", get a legitimate "more". The next step up for me is the .300 Win. There is no doubt about a difference between those two.
The differences can be debated (and have been) for a long time. My choice was to go with a .270, and then for those times I needed "more", get a legitimate "more". The next step up for me is the .300 Win. There is no doubt about a difference between those two.
When facing the same decision as you last year I ended up buying a 270wsm. With the wide selection of bullets available today you are really open to many other calibers as well. I simply found a rifle that fit like a glove and the price was right. Happy shopping!
Some good comments 
and some stupid ones
I like the suggestion for the .270 wsm, kinda splits the difference for you and it's available in some nice rifles. Most sporting goods stores will have ammo even some of the hardware stores are selling wsm ammo.
Otherwise I like the 7mm mag. There is a reason it's the most popular metric designated cartridge in North America. A 160gr accubond at 3000 fps packs a good wallop (3197 ftlbs) with pretty decent trajectory and a higher B.C.(.531) than a 130gr .270 at 3000fps with a B.C. of .435 (2598 ftlbs). The extra performace comes at a cost of 5 more grains of IMR 4350. I've had very good luck getting my 7mm's to shoot well with high end loads. 7 mag is a very common round at hardware and corner stores around north america and just about any kind of rifle made today is available in this round.
Sooooo...... pick the rifle you like and play with it
if you don't like it sell it and buy the other
and some stupid ones I like the suggestion for the .270 wsm, kinda splits the difference for you and it's available in some nice rifles. Most sporting goods stores will have ammo even some of the hardware stores are selling wsm ammo.
Otherwise I like the 7mm mag. There is a reason it's the most popular metric designated cartridge in North America. A 160gr accubond at 3000 fps packs a good wallop (3197 ftlbs) with pretty decent trajectory and a higher B.C.(.531) than a 130gr .270 at 3000fps with a B.C. of .435 (2598 ftlbs). The extra performace comes at a cost of 5 more grains of IMR 4350. I've had very good luck getting my 7mm's to shoot well with high end loads. 7 mag is a very common round at hardware and corner stores around north america and just about any kind of rifle made today is available in this round.
Sooooo...... pick the rifle you like and play with it
if you don't like it sell it and buy the other 
mahony1977
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Really doubt the game will notice the .2mm in bullet diameter . And according to my chrony and loading manuels i have some 150 grn loads that preform like 7mm mag .
They may notice the 600 ftlbs of energy, and the deer may notice the difference between an accurate shot on a windy day vs a gut shot or a miss and sometimes, once in a while, occasionaly that trophy buck might be standing broadside at 400 or 500yds with sun going down on the last day of season.................
