Originally Posted by
Danny45
Why don't they have a more diverse selection of bullet weights for the .270? I mean, the .031" difference between .277 and .308 is irrelevant, as far as damaging tissue, in my opinion.
That said, why don't they make the .270 with 165 and 180 grain loads? It's the same case as the 30.06 so it would push the bullets and make the the .270 a legitimate Elk rifle.
I know you can claim "why should they when they have the 30.06. Well, one reason is the 130 grain loading at over 3,000 fps.
Danny 45:
In all my years of hunting, I don't know how many elk I've taken with a .243 then I moved up to the .270 which I actually didn't see much difference. I enjoy hunting with either, but for a bit heaver and faster cartridge, the .270 does have more terminal velocity. With that said, regardless of caliber, it will always be about bullet placement. Have a quality scope and can shoot well; I wouldn't be afraid to shoot an Elk, Moose or even a Grizzly with a .270. They simply don't move once hit. So, I know you're asking where do you place the bullet? I seldom every make a body shot, but I'll always go for the neck just below the head. They never seem to know what hit em, it's just over and I seldom every shoot twice using the 130 grain.
Best of luck!