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The 308 has been one of the five most popular cartridges in the US for many years- and so has the 270. Every major brand of rifle is available in 308- as a matter of fact, you'll have to stop and think a bit to find a rifle that is NOT made in 308.
Recoil of the 2 rounds is relatively similar.
The 270 shoots a lighter bullet faster, and has a slightly flatter trajectory.
The 308 makes bigger holes.
Since Sellers says his typical shot will be 150 yards or less, whatever flatter trajectory advantage the 270 may have is irrelevant.
One possible advantage of the 308 is that surplus (read cheap) ammo is available.
This is win-win: both cartridges are proven outstanding deer killers, so there is no wrong choice.
Personally, I'd lean towards 308, for the bigger hole and surplus ammo availability, but, Sellers, you'll be happy with either one, I think.
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