I'd vote .270win, that's my go to rifle for VA hunting. I've never had a deer go more than 20 yards after a shot. I've also hit a deer a close to 200 yards at a full out sprint and rolled her right in her path.
Don't use logic or reason. Women can't seem to comprehend a man's thinking. Unless the man's card and sack have been sacrificed.
I don't know much about the .264 Win Magnum. I'll have to do some research. For how much I'll probably be able to shoot it ammo availability isn't a drastic concern, but it definitely plays a role, which is why I was considering the .308. I'm somewhat new to the high power rifle game so don't have a ton of knowledge. As you mentioned, barrel life for the .308 supposedly 'could' last a few years more than one of the creedmore rounds, especially if you don't shoot a lot. I think what has been said is true though - most shots will be under 600 to 700 yards, and the times someone shoots longer, or I would shoot longer, would be limited and not for hunting, possibly taking the superior ballistics out of the question.
What are your goals with this cartridge? I think you will end with our personal preferences here more than A is better and than B. I'm still gonna stick with "if you have just ONE high powered rifle it should be a bolt action 30-06".
I'm looking for a round that can be used for both hunting, and range/target shooting. I've thought about the 300 win mag, but the price doesn't seem to be worth the extra power as I'll be using the rifle for more than just hunting. So in the end it really comes down to a few things: Versatility, Availability, Price, and long range power.What are your goals with this cartridge? I think you will end with our personal preferences here more than A is better and than B. I'm still gonna stick with "if you have just ONE high powered rifle it should be a bolt action 30-06".
So in the end it really comes down to a few things: Versatility, Availability, Price, and long range power.