.270 cartridge

*JB* · 12-19-2006, 09:25 PM

What cartridge isgood for whitetail. I have my .270 sighted in and currently using 130gr. Winchester Supreme Ballistic Tips. Will these be okay, or do you guys recommend something different? Thanks in advance.

Chantecler111 · 12-19-2006, 09:27 PM

I just use regular core lokts for white tail, no need for premium ammo.

TUK101 · 12-19-2006, 09:55 PM

I have used the 130gr bullets for years on deer. My dad likes the 150gr in the silvertips and I like the 130gr in Core Lokts, although I have also had good luck with Power Points. Since you have your gun sighted in for a 130gr bullet I would just stick with that. Core Lokts work great. Never had a deer move more than 3 feet after being shot with one.

Baleful Scout · 12-19-2006, 11:27 PM

For whitetail sized game the CoreLokt is perfect.
Save a lot of cash too.

Premium bullets are great butI would rather see someone spend thier money on optics and practice.

skeeter 7MM · 12-20-2006, 09:05 AM

GTG (good to go)

! Corelokt suck

James B · 12-20-2006, 09:29 AM

My 270 will never see anything except the 130 grain Federal Fusions. I quit reloading for that gun. The terminal perfrmance is fantastic and they shoot under one inch at 100 yards.

*JB* · 12-20-2006, 09:31 AM

I may take a look at those federal fusions. Is there any specific type?

Retaks · 12-20-2006, 09:43 AM

The Balistic Silvertips are plent for deer. I use them in everything frommy 243 to my 325 WSM. They work great in most rifles except they dont like to feed in semi auto rifles.

*JB* · 12-20-2006, 09:45 AM

So the rapid expansion of the Ballistic tips isn't something to worry about.

Retaks · 12-20-2006, 09:50 AM

The expansion from them out of a 270 is made for deer and similar game. The smaller rounds like 223 and 22-250 are ment for varmints. I shot most of my deer with a 270 or 30-06 using Balistic Silvertips. And one or two with a 243 using Balistic Silvertips. You should not have any problems with them.