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

[high country]

Brian, I started hunting with a 270win and to this day, it is my go to rifle for hunting 95% of the time, species regardless. I have since day one used Speer 130 btsp's. I have taken over 20 head of game including bear, deer and elk and never fired two shots into the same critter. I believe the 270 win is one of the special chamberings in which every bullet is made to go the velocity it sends them at. I have taken a deer at about 15 feet and more than one at well beyond 500yds with perfect results. If you are using a 270 win, I would shoot whatever is accurate, if it is a wsm or wby.....premiums for sure.

[deerslyr]

If deer is on the only thing on the menu 130 grain hornady light mags sst. I sighted mine in at 3 inches high at 100 and it was 1 inch high at 200 and 3 inches low at 300. Really quick and flat shooting bullet, and some how hornady has done it while getting lighter recoil? Not that its an issue in a 270 but the recoil is noticeably different than most other bullets.
Since I use my gun for elk also I now only run 140 grain accubonds. Great results with that round. Also watched my room mate smoke a muley this year at 300 yards with a 150 grain fusion. Lots of good choices out there.

[high country]

Don't let anyone fool you into thinking you have to shoot heavys for elk.....20 grains isn't a pinch of poo in real life. Just aim for accuracy. In 20 kills I have recovered about 5 bullets, all 130's.

[coachcw]

Fedral premium 140 thtophy bonded bearclaw hits hard and typically stays in the critter delivering all the potental enrgey  . the nosler partrions work well in the 270 velocity's but would stay away in guns pushing speeds over 2800 fps . the hornady sst's are another great choice.

[h20hunter]

Hornady interlock.....crushed my first bear.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Without causing a big stink I stick with Hornaday Interlocs too.....They hold up better than any other bullet I have shot ..and I would definately stick with the 140 gr no matter what type bullet you choose...

[Biggerhammer]

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 agree, the Nolser Ballistics Tips are wicked performing bullets out past 300 yards in the magnum chamberings. Bullet placement is key at point blank, hitting a rib at close range will seriously derail their performance.

[Biggerhammer]

Without causing a big stink I stick with Hornaday Interlocs too.....They hold up better than any other bullet I have shot ..and I would definately stick with the 140 gr no matter what type bullet you choose...

The year before last I took a Mulie on opening day with a .270 WSM and a hand loaded Hornady 130gr Interlok. The shot was at 302 yards, broadside shot. That bullet was flat moving! That .270 WSM can really push a 130 at max charge. I found that bullet on the off side perfectly mushroomed, I was more than impressed with its ability to retain weight, it's terminal performance and the perfect "Mushroom". Accuracy prior to the season on the bench was excellent.

[BOWHUNTER45]

My family has shot the 130 gr for years and I like them too but it seems the 140 gr is a little heavier and just does a better job ...I load 54 gr IMR with 140 gr Hornaday BT interloc  and zero in at about an 1 1/2 high @ 100 and I never had no trouble dropping anything out to 500 ...Just seems I can not miss going that way  When I hit a bear in the shoulders at 300 yrds and watch him do back flips down the mountain I can not change my method of success!!! I have to quit being so dang lazy and start getting some videos to back up my never ending lies up No matter what I think Hornaday is the best bullet out there  I just love the .270 

[black hog]

barns vortex 130 have killed 3bull elk 1 bear all one shot

[mossy8352]

I have used with success the Speer Grand slam 150gr and still have a couple of boxes on the shelf. They work for me.

[lostbackpacker]

Although not a .270 I do have a .270wby mag. 
Shoot Barnes tax 140 gr.
Those do quite well on elk at 325 yds

[turkeyfeather]

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

I use that bullet as well. Does the job well and you can actually afford to shoot it.

[huntnphool]

the nosler partrions work well in the 270 velocity's but would stay away in guns pushing speeds over 2800 fps .

[Biggerhammer]

What fun is 2800fps? 

[longrangekiller]

Would like to just fallow along just started reloading for the gf 270

[norsepeak]

I shoot 169.5 grain wildcat bullets in mine and they are awsome.  Extemely accurate and TONS of down range energy retention.  I push them about 3300 fps.  Of course I push them with my 270 A.M.

[longrangekiller]

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

They girlfriend shoots 130 gr fusions out of hers right now and they just destroy some meat leave biiig holes. But they shoot amazingly

[Biggerhammer]

I shoot 169.5 grain wildcat bullets in mine and they are awsome.  Extemely accurate and TONS of down range energy retention.  I push them about 3300 fps.  Of course I push them with my 270 A.M.

Wicked combo there!