.270 ammo for elk?
 

best bullet to use for elk in a .270? thanks!

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

I'm always perplexed by these questions. The best bullet is the one that shoots most accurate out of your rifle. Anything over 160 grains will kill an elk at reasonable distances.

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What he said! Find the one that shoots best out of your gun. And be able to shoot.Shot Placement is key!
-jake

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

A good shooting bullet is key along withwell constructed bulletworks even better. Any bullet can and will kill an elk long as they are used within their limitations. I prefer Barnes Triple Shocks or Nosler partitions on elk for theeventof an unexpected/unperfect senerio that could happen. Try for the heavier bullet weights. Good luck and happy hunting.

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

Try some Nosler Partitions

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+1 on Noslers. These won't let you down out to 250 to 300 yards: http://www.federalpremium.com/produc...le.aspx?id=236

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

There right use the Nosler's I dumped my Bull with them, they will do the damage, so dont shoot in the neck if your planning on mounting it up, cause it will blow a hole in it.....

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My .270 loves 130grs, so I might try to find like that 130 gr barns tsx....though my dad used noslers in 150gr out of the .270 for black bears...did the job.

Any premium bullet I think would get the job done, from 130-150gr. I'm not sure even if I handloaded I'd jump to 160grs or not, I'd want a flatter trajectory. Less it was certainly going to be up close...then maybe.

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

I do not personally use the .270, but I know several people who have had excellent results with the Winchester XP3 ammo.

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I shot several elk with my .270 back in the day that I rifle hunted, and I used both the 150 gr. Nosler Partition and also used the 140 gr. Fail Safe. The 2 elk that I shot with the Fail Safes both were pass throughs, no recovered bullets and all the elk I shot with the Noslers(8 of them)weren't pass throughs. Always found the bullet under the off side skin. BUT, they both worked very well.

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

270 Winchester , 140 grain Nosler Accubond in Federal premium ammunition. Zero at 280 yards for elk.Great combination.

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This works for me.
http://www.federalpremium.com/produc...le.aspx?id=237

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To each his own, and I am glad it works for you, but I would not personally use the nosler ballistic tip for elk. Here is their description of it:

The Nosler Ballistic Tip is specially designed for those long-range shots. Whether the targets are varmints, predators or medium game, this fast, flat-shooting round will find its mark. The color-coded polycarbonate tip provides easy identification and prevents deformation in the magazine. Take advantage of wind-defying performance and immediate energy transfer with this versatile bullet.


Even they say they open up a lot and are intended for medium game

RE: .270 ammo for elk?
 

I am a big fan of the Winchester XP3 FailSafe.

They shoot great out of my .270 (your mileage may very), and have always put the animal on the ground. Some were passthrough, some were not.

Regardless of what ammo you pick, in a .270 Win, I would want a bullet on the heavier side for elk, something in the range of 140 - 150 gr. Not quite as flat shooting as a 130 gr, but with a .270 and elk, you will probably not want to take those really long range shots anyway.

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When you take the time and have patience to make sure your shot placement is correct (non compromising),
meaning broad side shots only, you should have no problem using most any bullet.
I agree 100% with you if I were to rely on hitting a shoulder or can't control my gun for a proper kill shot.
For that matter I would just bump up to my .30-06 and a 180 grain bullet, but I really see no need to,
I'll just be patient and take a proper shot, the only bone I may hit is a rib and that doesn't worry me.
Broad side shots rule and animals can't get any deader (if "deader" is a word:D).

It's like vehicles, some people want the cute little gas saving vehicles, some want big diesels and some want Corvettes. They will all get you to work, but which ones the best? I would choose a helicopter though.;)

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To date I have tried 7 or 8 different ammo's in the past out of my Rem. Mtn. Rifle and have two other friends do the same.
We have come to the same conclusion that the .270 is best suited with 130 gr. bullets as the accuracy just isn't there with larger bullets. One buddy has a Weatherby (not sure of his model) and the other is a Winchester 70. Don't ask me, as it puzzles us all, but we stick with 130 gr to maintain accuracy. It's funny how every gun has it's own personality?
They shoot different bullets than I do because their guns won't hold any accuracy with my chosen load. Crazy!

As I mentioned in the other reply above, if I feel the need to have a heavier bullet, I would bump up to my .30-06.
130 gr is plenty for a broad side shot, not hitting a shoulder.