270 for Elk?
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 311
270 for Elk?
I was just wondering if the 270 is to small for elk. I dont think it would be seeing as it is just a necked down 30-06. What bullets should I buy I have a 270 and do not want to by another gun. I would like to stick to factory ammo since i do not reload. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
Posts: 3,393
If all I had was a .270 and wanted to go elk hunting, I'd take it!
I'd find some ammo in 150 grain and preferably with a bonded bullet or a Nosler partition.....A-Frames would be superb!
You might want to see what Federal has to offer.....but I'm sure Remington and Winchester offer premium ammo too.....darn stuff gets spendy!
Yes.....you can also just get 150 corelokts or power points too.....but I'd prefer a bonded bullet!
I'd find some ammo in 150 grain and preferably with a bonded bullet or a Nosler partition.....A-Frames would be superb!
You might want to see what Federal has to offer.....but I'm sure Remington and Winchester offer premium ammo too.....darn stuff gets spendy!
Yes.....you can also just get 150 corelokts or power points too.....but I'd prefer a bonded bullet!
#3
If it were me I'd stick to bonded. Jack O'Conner used 130's even on moose but I agree go a little heavier. The Remington 140gr corloc ultra bonded would work well also any 140 or 150 gr partition but those get spendy. If you wand good ammo that won't break the bank and will hold up well the 150gr fusion loads are perfect. If it were me I'd go either 150gr fusion or 140gr corlok ultras. I guarentee you if you hit a elk in the heart/lung area with a 270 it'll kill it dead. The 270 isn't too small for elk I'd just keep the shots at 300 yards or less and the gun will do it's part if you can do yours
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 353
The only bull I ever shot with a .270 (usually used a .30-06) was a lung shot with an old Winchester Silvertip 130 gr. He was at about 250 yards following a small group of cows. He ran about 50 yards and collapsed. Of course, that was back in the 60's. They must be tougher now because everyone seems to think one needs to use a cannon.
#5
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 32
i have a 270 as well and am trying to decide the same thing, it seems that if you want to stick with a 130 grain bullet there are 3 that get recommended.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=471455
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=844063
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=913148
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=471455
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=844063
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=913148
#6
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 32
Here is a forum that i started you might like to read.
http://www.opticstalk.com/270-win-13...opic25633.html
http://www.opticstalk.com/270-win-13...opic25633.html
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
Take a look at the Federal Premium with the 150 grain Nosler Partition bullet. Tom.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=593581
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=593581
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
This company has some good elk loads.
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...hp?cPath=21_58
They actually sell a 160 grain NP if heavy is what you want.
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/cat...hp?cPath=21_58
They actually sell a 160 grain NP if heavy is what you want.
#10
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 311
Thanks to everybody's quick responses I think I will probably go with the 150 gr nosler partitions. Thanks for the links to, they saved me the time of having to go shopping for the bullets to compare prices and bullets.