Thanks buddy. That is exactly the information I needed. 168 grain is the way to go.
For the 270, I ordered the 129 grain LRX bullets to give them a try and the 150 grain partitions a buddy is sending to me.
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270 elk bullets
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For the 270, I ordered the 129 grain LRX bullets to give them a try and the 150 grain partitions a buddy is sending to me.
reynolds357
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The 130 Scirocco 2 would be my choice for elk in 270. It's nasty.Thanks buddy. That is exactly the information I needed. For the 270, I ordered the 129 grain LRX bullets to give them a try and the 150 grain partitions a buddy is sending to me.
Will take a look. Thank you.The 130 Scirocco 2 would be my choice for elk in 270. It's nasty.
They arent Partitions, they're 150 grain Accubond Long Range.the 150 grain partitions a buddy is sending to me.
Sorry buddy, can't remember what I ate for breakfast these days. Thank you.They arent Partitions, they're 150 grain Accubond Long Range.
reynolds357
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I can't remember if I even ate breakfast. Don't feel bad.Sorry buddy, can't remember what I ate for breakfast these days. Thank you.
Ain't that the truth!I can't remember if I even ate breakfast. Don't feel bad.
And you can hardly find those now. Very much appreciated.They arent Partitions, they're 150 grain Accubond Long Range.
It is. Especially premium bullets.All .270 stuff is hard to find, bullet makers are having a hard time just keeping up with the real popular stuff. While the .270 is still popular most people are happy with 130 grain bullets.
reynolds357
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With the exception of Nosler, which has become non-existent, I have not had trouble finding .270 Berger, Hornady, Sierra, Speer, Swift, or Norma. Have not seen Barnes since the acquisition.It is. Especially premium bullets.
This!With the exception of Nosler, which has become non-existent, I have not had trouble finding .270 Berger, Hornady, Sierra, Speer, Swift, or Norma. Have not seen Barnes since the acquisition.
I can say, I have been able to find 6.5 in Nosler, but 308 and especially 27- are hard to find/
stagpanther
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Federal's 270 bullets are pretty good and I bought quite a few not long ago.
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Which ones? Thanks.Federal's 270 bullets are pretty good and I bought quite a few not long ago.
I don't use a .270 all that often but the one thing I can say is The .270 is one of the easiest rifle/cartridge to find an accurate load.
I'm not a fan of 130 gr. bullets because I think they tear up too much eating meat. A bullet that has worked for me has been the Sierra 150 gr. Game king. I've used them on big Nevada and Arizona Mule deer with great success. Last animal I shot with that bullet in the .270 was an antelope back in 2009. Spent the time since then on mainly elk with the .35 Whelen. However, one of my hunting partners prefers the .270 for almost everything. I've seen what he can do with his .270 and the 150 gr. Game King. I've personally seen him take elk on three different hunts with that rifle and load. The Game King flat out works for him.
I can run that bullet or the 150 gr. Nosler over a charge of the long gone Winchester WMR at just very slightly under 2900 FPS and both loads will do about .75" on average. Point of impact horizontally is about even but one shoots slightly higher. I don't remember which. That's the bad news. The good news is I can switch them back and forth and the groups will be about 1.25", that's six shots, three with each bullet on the same target.
Paul B.
I'm not a fan of 130 gr. bullets because I think they tear up too much eating meat. A bullet that has worked for me has been the Sierra 150 gr. Game king. I've used them on big Nevada and Arizona Mule deer with great success. Last animal I shot with that bullet in the .270 was an antelope back in 2009. Spent the time since then on mainly elk with the .35 Whelen. However, one of my hunting partners prefers the .270 for almost everything. I've seen what he can do with his .270 and the 150 gr. Game King. I've personally seen him take elk on three different hunts with that rifle and load. The Game King flat out works for him.
I can run that bullet or the 150 gr. Nosler over a charge of the long gone Winchester WMR at just very slightly under 2900 FPS and both loads will do about .75" on average. Point of impact horizontally is about even but one shoots slightly higher. I don't remember which. That's the bad news. The good news is I can switch them back and forth and the groups will be about 1.25", that's six shots, three with each bullet on the same target.
Paul B.
Thank you for your comments, sir. My first reloading (starting tomorrow with powder and bullet seating) is the 130 gr TGK for 6.5 CR. That will be my deer medicine here in NC if I can make it out a few times this year.I don't use a .270 all that often but the one thing I can say is The .270 is one of the easiest rifle/cartridge to find an accurate load.
I'm not a fan of 130 gr. bullets because I think they tear up too much eating meat. A bullet that has worked for me has been the Sierra 150 gr. Game king. I've used them on big Nevada and Arizona Mule deer with great success. Last animal I shot with that bullet in the .270 was an antelope back in 2009. Spent the time since then on mainly elk with the .35 Whelen. However, one of my hunting partners prefers the .270 for almost everything. I've seen what he can do with his .270 and the 150 gr. Game King. I've personally seen him take elk on three different hunts with that rifle and load. The Game King flat out works for him.
I can run that bullet or the 150 gr. Nosler over a charge of the long gone Winchester WMR at just very slightly under 2900 FPS and both loads will do about .75" on average. Point of impact horizontally is about even but one shoots slightly higher. I don't remember which. That's the bad news. The good news is I can switch them back and forth and the groups will be about 1.25", that's six shots, three with each bullet on the same target.
Paul B.
stagpanther
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I think they make 130 and 140 grs.--I'm overseas at the moment so can't check my stash, but I have used them in both loaded ammo and handloads and have been quite impressed with their consistency, they are very well made from what I can tell. I haven't used them hunting but wouldn't hesitate to.Which ones? Thanks.
GeauxTide said:Hornady CX are available in 130 weight at Midway.
They also have CX blems, but they are actually 20 cents more a bullet!
That's ridiculous. $.86 per bullet.They also have CX blems, but they are actually 20 cents more a bullet!