I am looking for the best caliber, many people say 308 in forums. I have a 45-70 for large game.. I am looking for something smaller for white tail and small boars. I have been looking at the 270. Any thoughts.

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Michael A. · Answer

308 would be the best.

Randy I. · Answer

I like the 270 for whitetail deer but its hard to knock the .308

James G. · Answer

Ben, a 30 Cal would be the most versatile but, the 270 is plenty cartridge if whitetail and small boars are your main quarry. I would vote 270 in your case as they will be just as dead with lower recoil across the board.

Rick C. · Answer

Ben - let me ask you something.  Which caliber of ammo does pretty much EVERY store ALWAYS have in stock?  Yep ...  .308.  That should be your guide.

Randy I. · Answer

Rick that's funny I don't own a 308 but do have a 30-06 and a 270 and have never had any issue getting ammo

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I am looking for the best caliber, many people say 308 in forums. I have a 45-70 for large game.. I am looking for something smaller for white tail and small boars. I have been looking at the 270. Any thoughts.