270 bullet help

[Ridgerunner]

So I will admit up front I am not a real detail gear guy when it comes to my bullets, ballistics, etc.  I like a bullet that shoots accurate and gets the job done quickly.  I've been shooting a 130 grain Barnes Triple Shok out of my 270 and have been very happy with it using Federal Premium ammuntion.  Now the problem is they have discontinued that particular bullet.  Since I am starting over I'd love some recommendations as to what to look at getting.

[ellensburgpo]

What are you planning on taking with it?

[bobcat]

Nosler Accubond, any weight from 130 to 150.

I'm surprised Federal discontinued the Barnes bullet! You really can't beat a 130 grain in a Barnes bullet, if your rifle likes them.

[Rick]

http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/ammunition/choose-your-vor-tx/6607-2/

The TTSX is just a TSX with a plastic tip.

[Bob33]

That is a great choice. I would try the Barnes Vortex 130 grain Tipped Triple Shock. It should closely match or exceed your current load.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/549031/barnes-vor-tx-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-tipped-triple-shock-x-bullet-boat-tail-lead-free-box-of-20r

[Biggerhammer]

The 140gr Accubond has performed well for me on three Mulies, one with a .270 Win and two with the .270 WSM. 

[Ridgerunner]

Medium size game, primarily mule deer, some antelope a sheep is what is planned in the short term.

[ellensburgpo]

I've had great luck with Hornady SST's on ten deer or so. Accubond's are great bullets that I wouldn't hesitate to go with.

[huntnphool]

Nosler Partitions

[Bean Counter]

Cheapie blue box Federal Power Shoks. Never seen the need fr a $3+ bullet when you can go $0.89     just make sure it groups well out of your gun.

[deleted BGS]

I've had great luck with Hornady SST's on ten deer or so. Accubond's are great bullets that I wouldn't hesitate to go with.

always just shot cheap federal 150 or 130's but switched to the sst 130 and was pleased with the first shots. off a backpack inside a 1" at 100, have not shot anything with it yet.

bullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup

[bobcat]

bullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup

Actually it's the relatively close shots that really put some of the cheaper bullets to the test, especially if you're one who likes to always have an exit hole.

Sometimes you'll get great results with a bullet at 300 yards, but at 50 yards the velocity may be more than what it was designed for. If I'm expecting close shots I will often grab some Barnes TSX bullets rather than the Nosler Ballistic Tips.

[700xcr]

bullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup

Actually it's the relatively close shots that really put some of the cheaper bullets to the test, especially if you're one who likes to always have an exit hole.

Sometimes you'll get great results with a bullet at 300 yards, but at 50 yards the velocity may be more than what it was designed for. If I'm expecting close shots I will often grab some Barnes TSX bullets rather than the Nosler Ballistic Tips.

I will second that! I hit a 4 point mule deer buck with a factory Winchester Power  Point 270wsm 150gr. chronographed at 3200fps.  Deer angled towards me coming up the draw at 85yds. Thought I would place the bullet just in front of left front shoulder but missed the mark. 4" entry and no exit. When that Power Point hit that shoulder bone it was like a grenade went off. Deer was killed but no shoulder left and vitals shredded.

[elkaholic123]

The 140gr Accubond has performed well for me on three Mulies, one with a .270 Win and two with the .270 WSM. 

+1 On  140gr Accubond bullets  Very accurate and I have put down 2 elk and several bucks  between 100 and 441 yrds

[wsmnut]

If you are looking for a factory load, try the Federal Fusion.  They come in a 130gr. And a 150gr. version.  I shot a whitetail buck with the 130 out of my 270 a few years ago, and he was a "bang flop" at 265 yards.  As I recall they were pretty affordable, too.

Wsmnut