270 question

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I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270.  I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one.  Not sure if was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head.  Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity.  Then a wound channel smaller than a dime.  I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.

Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now   Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270  x2.  But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!

I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets.  They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well.  Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round.  And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock.  I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either.  Though they are a little messy

It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT.  Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either.  I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.

What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. 

[coachcw]

hornady super performance sst 140

[RadSav]

What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. 

The two guns I carried as backup guns when guiding were 444Mln and 45ACP.  I think both used Winchester back in those days.

[buck man]

What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. 

The two guns I carried as backup guns when guiding were 444Mln and 45ACP.  I think both used Winchester back in those days.

Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference . All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270

[RadSav]

Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference . All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270

And what's the price of tea in China these days?

anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?

I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270.  I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one.  Not sure if it was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head.  Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity.  Then a wound channel smaller than a dime.  I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.

Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now   Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270  x2.  But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!

I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets.  They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well.  Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round.  And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock.  I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either.  Though they are a little messy

It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT.  Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either.  I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.

You did start your post off with "Rad", didn't you

[buck man]

Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference . All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270

And what's the price of tea in China these days?

anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?

I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270.  I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one.  Not sure if it was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head.  Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity.  Then a wound channel smaller than a dime.  I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.

Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now   Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270  x2.  But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!

I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets.  They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well.  Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round.  And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock.  I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either.  Though they are a little messy

It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT.  Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either.  I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.

You did start your post off with "Rad", didn't you

Yep I said Rad. Sorry if that's too short for ya.......   as far as tea goes . Believe it or not. But I have killed more bears in my short life than most will see in a lifetime of hunting. All but one were killed with a 270. The only one not was with my 44 super red hawk. Let's just say in my profession I see a lot of bears.

[RadSav]

Yep I said Rad. Sorry if that's too short for ya.......   as far as tea goes . Believe it or not. But I have killed more bears in my short life than most will see in a lifetime of hunting. All but one were killed with a 270. The only one not was with my 44 super red hawk. Let's just say in my profession I see a lot of bears.

    I really like the .270.  Might very well be the best all round gun for Washington hunting.  I'm not sure what the deal was, or is, with the 130 grain Partition in .270.  I'd certainly hope Nosler has improved it by now.  But it was sure a disaster for our bear hunters back in the 80's!  Good to know about the BT's.  I've never seen a bear killed or shot with a .270 Ballistic Tip before.  Not sure they were available back then 

[BallardBound]

I use Remington 150 gr. cor-lokt.  Last elk I shot didn't know what hit it.  Maybe large for deer but I like to sight in with one bullet weight and go with it.  I wouldn't hesitate to shoot any Washington game, elk size or under, with it.

[bobcat]

There's no such thing as a bullet being "too large" for deer. Most of the deer I've killed with a 270 have been with a 150 grain bullet. In fact, maybe ALL of them. And one antelope. The only disadvantage is recoil is slightly more.

[fastdam]

130 partition anchored a nice buck for me this year. The bullet did exactly what it was supposed to. The front part expanded and used all its enery causing a 4 inchish wound channel and the back half carried on through with a small exit.   Shot placement is key no matter what bullet you shoot.

[Bofire]

  I think a 270 with 130 grain is super. Just shoot your gun. When you find a load you like and it shoots, there you are. I also think that Blue box Federal is passed over by alot of people cause it does not have a cool sounding name. I use it a lot in lots of calibers. It works very well!!!!
Carl

[Instinct]

Thanks for the suggestions an thoughts. I purchased some winchester accubond ct 140gr. Gonna give those a try to see how they fly.

[Tyler_C]

Barnes Vor Tex tipped tsx 130 grain for deer.  100% copper.  Absolutely lethal...

[vandeman17]

My Remmy .270 groups 130 grain Federal Power Shoks just fine

My winchester likes these shells too. 130 grain for deer and 150 for elk.

[huntnphool]

thanks for the replys, anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?

 My family has been using Partitions for decades and never had a issue or reason to change. There have been more than a couple trophies hung on the wall with these bullets over that time, several were 130gr from a .270!