Every modern bottle neck cartridge from 26 caliber on up will take every game animal in the lower 48 with ease. With the right bullet precisely placed will take every game animal in North America and all but about 4 on the planet. The 24's and 25's are more than adequate for most game, but don't shoot bullets heavy enough for me to consider more than borderline for game bigger than deer. I know some do it. But I wouldn't be comfortable.
It should come as no surprise that you'll not see any real difference between 270, 280, 30-06, or any of at least a dozen others. It comes down to personal preference, how much recoil you can tolerate, ammo availability, cost, and what ranges you have the skills to shoot.
A long time ago I sorta became attached to the 30 caliber offerings, but fully understand today that a 27 or 28 caliber rifle will do the same thing. And on paper at least should be a little better. But I've never felt the difference was enough to change.
The 280 might just be the perfect all around cartridge, by the slimmest margins. And it is just unique enough to separate you from the masses, without a lot of negatives. I'm neutral on going AI. I'm not sure I'd need the extra speed, but at the same time there appear to be few downsides.
It should come as no surprise that you'll not see any real difference between 270, 280, 30-06, or any of at least a dozen others. It comes down to personal preference, how much recoil you can tolerate, ammo availability, cost, and what ranges you have the skills to shoot.
A long time ago I sorta became attached to the 30 caliber offerings, but fully understand today that a 27 or 28 caliber rifle will do the same thing. And on paper at least should be a little better. But I've never felt the difference was enough to change.
The 280 might just be the perfect all around cartridge, by the slimmest margins. And it is just unique enough to separate you from the masses, without a lot of negatives. I'm neutral on going AI. I'm not sure I'd need the extra speed, but at the same time there appear to be few downsides.