Best elk bullet for the old .270

[b23]

And that is why I believe it's more of a philosophical view than a clear cut case of bullet failure.

I hear the EXACT same thing with regard to Berger bullets, EXCEPT, their bullets are intended to do the exact opposite.  Berger wants their bullet to penetrate the hide then go off like a grenade inside the animal creating a very large wound channel for maximum bleed out.

IMO, the people that prefer maximum penetration, often, claim Berger type bullets, that are intended to create very large wound channels, have bullet failure because they have considerably less retained weight and the people on the other side of the fence call foul when bullets don't expand very much but in all actuality, BOTH, bullets are doing exactly what they were designed to do. 

Whether you call it bullet failure or not, is likely more dependent on which point of view you buy into versus another.  Like you said, the bullet exited the barrel and you recovered the animal, how can anyone say the bullet failed to do its job.

Agree. 2nd easiest recovery ever for me. However, I'd be happy to sit around a fire and have a spirited debate about bullet performance and "to have failed or not to have failed".

Ohhhh, and spirited I'm sure it would be.

I think there has been many a callus, formed on finger tips, debating this very subject on the different forums out there on the WWW.

[huntnphool]

130gr Partition

[270Shooter]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I should have known that there would be a lot of different answers to this question. It seems to me each different style of bullet has it's pros and cons so it's just a matter if what shoots. As of right now I think I'm going to try the 130 gr Barnes and see how they shoot, I like that they have high b.c. And will hold together and theoretically penetrate well even on longer shots. My only concern is getting them to open up enough on those long shots where velocity has dropped off. I am not a fan of cup and core bullets like to sst/soft points/ballistic tips because I worry than on close range shots they may be moving to fast and may not penetrate as much as I'd like, just what I have read about, I only have experience with the accubonds on deer because they are all I've ever used.

[skhunt]

If you are not reloading, use Norma Oryx in 150 gn. You will not be disappointed. Sighted in at 150 yards it drops only 11 inches at 300 yard target:

https://www.norma-usa.com/index.php/products/ammo/aph/19-amph/93-270-winchester-oryx

If you want a lighter bullet, use Kalahari in 120gn. Sighted in at 150 yards it drops only 8 inches at 300 yard target:

https://www.norma-usa.com/index.php/products/ammo/aph/19-amph/92-270-winchester-kalahari

[Bob33]

As of right now I think I'm going to try the 130 gr Barnes and see how they shoot, I like that they have high b.c. And will hold together and theoretically penetrate well even on longer shots. My only concern is getting them to open up enough on those long shots where velocity has dropped off.

In my experience, bullets that shed weight kill a bit quicker. However, I shoot Barnes almost exclusively. Worst case and the bullet doesn't expand at all, punching a .277" hole through two lungs will kill most any animal in North America. I like knowing the bullet will penetrate through anything it encounters, and not leave shrapnel in my meat.

[Eli346]

 I grew up on a 270 and shot many elk and deer with it. I used a 130gr at that time but tried a 170gr that they used to sell over the counter for those. I can't remember which brand but I'm thinking I was probably buying the cheapest at the time. I remember the 170's as not grouping well and I know the longer shots were not up to my par. The 130gr should be a good bullet in the Berger VLD. I use them exclusively in my 300WSM and my 7WSM now with fantastic results. Everything in my avatar was with the 300WSM 168gr Berger VLD.

[Biggerhammer]

If it were me and I was in a situation where a .270 Win and factory ammo were to be used. I would opt for a 130gr bullet with good construction and a good BC.

That would be a 130gr Swift Scirocco with a BC of .450

Here's your daisy.

 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/536536/remington-premier-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-swift-scirocco-polymer-tip-box-of-20

[scottfrick]

My first hunting rifle was a Remington model 700 270. Only bullets we shot out of it were Remington 150 grn cor-loks. We were very successful with these bullets and it's a elk/deer/bear killing machine. I say "we" because it was my first rifle, then was handed down to my younger brother and now it's my wife's rifle!!

[jrebel]

Factory ammo choice for me would be the Winchester Super X 150 grain bullet.....devastating performance and shoots great. 

Hand loaded ammo would be the nosler partition 150 grain. 

Either would get the job done. 

[carlyoungs]

I've tried all the expensive loads through my 270 and believe it or not the best groups I shoot are federal blue box. I get 1/2 inch at 100 on a 3 round group. I have 140 grain accubonds and they still don't group as good. I have excellent glass and barrel but that's what my gun likes.

[Slenk]

I have hunted with a .270 for 50 yrs. . Dad started me using 150gr. Remington cor-locks .
Still use them today. never lost a Deer or Elk with them.
300 yrds. is not long range.
The .270 will do fine, if you do your part.

[270Shooter]

If it were me and I was in a situation where a .270 Win and factory ammo were to be used. I would opt for a 130gr bullet with good construction and a good BC.

That would be a 130gr Swift Scirocco with a BC of .450

Here's your daisy.

 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/536536/remington-premier-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-swift-scirocco-polymer-tip-box-of-20

is there much difference between the accubonds and the swift bullet?

[Dan-o]

The cartridge is plenty good at 300 yards.

I've been shooting a few elk with Hornady Superformance in 7 MM Mag.    I'd think the same in 270 would work well.    But you've been given tons of good choices.

I'm not a fan of those solid coppers.....   Found one not all that mushroomed in the shoulder of my sons elk this year....

[Wanttohuntmore]

Not sure if anyone loads it yet, but the 150 Gr accubond Long range looks so promising, I might even buy a 270!

[Biggerhammer]

If it were me and I was in a situation where a .270 Win and factory ammo were to be used. I would opt for a 130gr bullet with good construction and a good BC.

That would be a 130gr Swift Scirocco with a BC of .450

Here's your daisy.

 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/536536/remington-premier-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-swift-scirocco-polymer-tip-box-of-20

is there much difference between the accubonds and the swift bullet?

A elk isn't going to be able to tell the difference. I'm a big Accubond fan, spanked several Mule deer at distance with the 140gr Accubond and a .270 WSM.