Author Topic: another .270 question (Read 14979 times)

jdb · « **on:** January 25, 2009, 02:51:41 PM »

anyone ever shoot the 160 grain partition?

bobcat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:14:42 PM »

Yes I have. Have never shot an animal with them but loaded some up a year or two ago and they shot just fine. I can't remember the powder charge off the top of my head but I'm thinking it was 56 grains of H4831. Should be a good elk load out to 350, maybe 400 yards.

300rum · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:16:47 PM »

I would look at the ballistic tip over the partition. Just my opinion though.

huntnphool · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:18:08 PM »

Quote from: jdb on January 25, 2009, 02:51:41 PM

anyone ever shoot the 160 grain partition?

Here is your chart for the Nosler, again the RL-19 would be my choice.

http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=270cal&s=233

bobcat · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:25:31 PM »

Quote from: 300rum on January 25, 2009, 03:16:47 PM

I would look at the ballistic tip over the partition. Just my opinion though.

For deer maybe, but elk? I wouldn't want to shoot an elk with a ballistic tip. I shot an antelope with one and it didn't even exit.

huntnphool · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:27:23 PM »

Partition all the way for me

Bigshooter · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:31:20 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on January 25, 2009, 03:25:31 PM

Quote from: 300rum on January 25, 2009, 03:16:47 PM
I would look at the ballistic tip over the partition. Just my opinion though.

For deer maybe, but elk? I wouldn't want to shoot an elk with a ballistic tip. I shot an antelope with one and it didn't even exit.

+1 on the ballistic tip

If you want a polymer tipped bullet go with the accubond

270Shooter · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:21:33 PM »

Quote from: 300rum on January 25, 2009, 03:16:47 PM

I would look at the ballistic tip over the partition. Just my opinion though.

I don't think the ballistic tip is a very good elk bullet. It breaks up way to easily, if you don't hit any bone you might be alright.

Accubonds are what I shoot, I think they are a good bullet for elk and deer both. I really wish they made it in 160grs.

shag · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:29:24 PM »

If i was gonna run a 160 partition it would be in a .284, 280rem. 7mag,or a 7wsm but not a 270.

270Shooter · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:30:37 PM »

Quote from: shag on January 25, 2009, 04:29:24 PM

If i was gonna run a 160 partition it would be in a .284, 280rem. 7mag,or a 7wsm but not a 270.

Why? The sectional density is great.

jmkuhlman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2009, 08:42:10 PM »

I tend to stay with a 130 or 140 gr myself. I find the performance to be very good in this range. I reload my own rounds so their a little on the hot end. If I want anything heavier, then I use my 7mm.

RailRob · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2009, 09:29:00 PM »

is .270 enough to take down a bear? elk?

jmkuhlman · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2009, 10:05:03 PM »

Yes, with proper shot placement. Prior to obtaining my 270, I would have thought I was a little light. However, I've seen the 270 in action and would have no problem using mine to hunt bear or elk. I myself would use 150 grain round as opposed to a 160 grain round. A 150 grain will give you enough weight and increase the velocity a bit. I'm finding that 150 grain round is just an all around good weight. I'm reloading so I can up the powder as well. Do you have a 270 or are you in the market?

RailRob · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2009, 10:30:22 PM »

Quote from: jmkuhlman on January 25, 2009, 10:05:03 PM

Yes, with proper shot placement. Prior to obtaining my 270, I would have thought I was a little light. However, I've seen the 270 in action and would have no problem using mine to hunt bear or elk. I myself would use 150 grain round as opposed to a 160 grain round. A 150 grain will give you enough weight and increase the velocity a bit. I'm finding that 150 grain round is just an all around good weight. I'm reloading so I can up the powder as well. Do you have a 270 or are you in the market?

in the market..im thinking sako a7 if i can get enough money..most like ill get a Tikka...depends....I was thinking .257 weatherby mag...cause how flat it shoots but ammo is way to spendy...

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2009, 11:01:23 PM »

I have shot numerous deer and one bear with my Rem 700 in .270. No elk though. I love that gun though. Second .270 I have owned. Grew up a devotee of Jack O'Connor. I mostly shoot 130 grain Federal Premiums. The bear and two of the deer were shot with some hot 140 grain Nosler partitions that my buddy worked up for me.

Railrob, I see you are from Spokane. I was up at Cabela's the day before yesterday and saw they had a smokin' deal on a new brush cammo Rem 700 in .270. You might want to take a look. It's on the Sale rack in front of the gun library.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:03:42 AM »

Railrob, the .270 you are considering is more than enough for deer, bear and elk. I have shot dozens of animals with an ancient .270 hand me down rifle from my dad. Dozens after the dozens he shot with it. Great caliber.

We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.

RailRob · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2009, 09:04:37 AM »

Quote from: ICEMAN on January 26, 2009, 06:03:42 AM

Railrob, the .270 you are considering is more than enough for deer, bear and elk. I have shot dozens of animals with an ancient .270 hand me down rifle from my dad. Dozens after the dozens he shot with it. Great caliber.

We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.

Awesome thanks..now I need to figure out the gun part....

270Shooter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:45:08 PM »

Quote from: RailRob on January 26, 2009, 09:04:37 AM

Quote from: ICEMAN on January 26, 2009, 06:03:42 AM
Railrob, the .270 you are considering is more than enough for deer, bear and elk. I have shot dozens of animals with an ancient .270 hand me down rifle from my dad. Dozens after the dozens he shot with it. Great caliber.

We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.
Awesome thanks..now I need to figure out the gun part....

If I were you I would look into a browning X-bolt. Those are some nice rifles.

whacker1 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:23:01 PM »

I shoot a .270 with 140 gr nosler accubond, because that is what performs best out of the gun. patterns are tight, and the bullet holds together well. reasonably flat shooting at 2850 for velocity.

I have taken down several animals with that gun. 1 blacktail, 2 mule deer, 1 whitetail, 1 cow elk, 1 spike bull, 1 bear.

I am just starting to handload the .300 RUM i got for my birthday, so I don't even know yet how it shoots.

Moose Eyes · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:04:58 PM »

Quote from: RailRob on January 25, 2009, 09:29:00 PM

is .270 enough to take down a bear? elk?

Absolutely. I have killed bobcat, deer, elk, black bear and moose with my .270 and none have complained the caliber was too small. Shot placement and premium bullets are a great equalizer.

RailRob · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:19:05 PM »

Quote from: BoneIt on January 26, 2009, 10:17:09 PM

Have you thought about the 30-06? Maybe we could discuss the pros and cons of the .270 and the 30-06.

thats what I was shooting....

jeepasaurusrex · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:49:47 AM »

My Dad, Wife, and Myself all shoot .270s. We've taken deer, bear, and some big elk with one. We mostly use 130gr for deer and bear. 160gr for elk. Never lost an animal with one. Shot placement is key with any caliber. The .270s flat shooting and good velocity's make it an accurate round.

RailRob · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2009, 12:55:02 PM »

Quote from: BoneIt on January 27, 2009, 05:16:48 AM

You do know that a .270 is just a necked down 30-06 right?

yep!

270Shooter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2009, 02:55:12 PM »

Why are you getting rid of the 30-06 and getting a 270 or 7mm? They all do the same thing with the 7mm getting a slight edge in performance. Unless you just want a new gun, which is cool too

RailRob · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:04:48 PM »

Quote from: 270Shooter on January 27, 2009, 02:55:12 PM

Why are you getting rid of the 30-06 and getting a 270 or 7mm? They all do the same thing with the 7mm getting a slight edge in performance. Unless you just want a new gun, which is cool too

ding ding ding we have a winner!!!! now if i could only shoot a 7mm mag sometime soon so I know If I like it or not........

270Shooter · « **Reply #25 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:09:58 PM »

Quote from: RailRob on January 27, 2009, 03:04:48 PM

Quote from: 270Shooter on January 27, 2009, 02:55:12 PM
Why are you getting rid of the 30-06 and getting a 270 or 7mm? They all do the same thing with the 7mm getting a slight edge in performance. Unless you just want a new gun, which is cool too

ding ding ding we have a winner!!!! now if i could only shoot a 7mm mag sometime soon so I know If I like it or not........

Well OK then. If you shoot a 7mm mag in one brand of rifle it may kick more than in another brand. It depends on stock design, recoil pad, headspacing, ect... So get a rifle that feels good to you because if it doesn't feel comfortable, then it won't be very pleasant to shoot wheather you get a .270 or a 7mm.

RailRob · « **Reply #26 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:11:59 PM »

ya know.all this info is awesome...great people on here... BUT..man its even harder now to pick what caliber I want...I know the gun, I know the scope...caliber is still in question!!!

270Shooter · « **Reply #27 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:12:44 PM »

What gun and scope is it then?

RailRob · « **Reply #28 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:14:00 PM »

tikka t3, leupold vxII 3-9x40

270Shooter · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:14:55 PM »

Good rifle and scope. Now all you need is to chamber it in .270 winchester

RailRob · « **Reply #30 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:16:19 PM »

yea..maybee...well see

Intruder · « **Reply #31 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:06:51 PM »

I'll throw ya a curve. Since ya already have a 30-06 the 270 is kinda redundent in the sense (as it has already been pointed out) it's just a necked down 30-06. Either step up to a bigger belted mag... 300 Win or 7mm Rem or drop down to a short action 7mm-08 or 260. Just food for thought.

If you do go w/ a 270 (which is fine for elk) the 130 and 140 grain bullets are right in it's wheelhouse. Stick with a good quality bonded nosler, hornady, or barnes tsx.

Curly · « **Reply #32 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:32:32 PM »

or how about another curve.........25-06. The 25-06 loaded with a 100 or 115 gr TSX would be a great deer rifle and should be fine on elk too. Tikka T3 is chambered in it too.

Are you going to keep your 30-06? If so, you could just use it for elk and the 25-06 for deer.

mossback91 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:35:17 PM »

.338

Curly · « **Reply #34 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:39:44 PM »

Or ........maybe just get it chambered in 30-06. Tough to beat the 30-06 for a good all around cartridge.

RailRob · « **Reply #35 on:** January 28, 2009, 01:39:17 PM »

Quote from: Curly on January 28, 2009, 12:32:32 PM

or how about another curve.........25-06. The 25-06 loaded with a 100 or 115 gr TSX would be a great deer rifle and should be fine on elk too. Tikka T3 is chambered in it too.

Are you going to keep your 30-06? If so, you could just use it for elk and the 25-06 for deer.

nope selling it saturday....its helping to fund new rifle

270Shooter · « **Reply #36 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:54:52 PM »

Pick the top 4 or 5 calibers you have been thinking about and write them on a peice of paper and throw them in a hat. Close your eyes and draw 1 out of the hat. That is what your new rifle should be chambered in!!!!

mossback91 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:57:56 PM »

so what did you not like about the 30-06??

270Shooter · « **Reply #38 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:00:33 PM »

Don''t know why this wasn't on here earlier

jdb · « **Reply #39 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:24:18 PM »

my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my

is and I know I am going to get flamed big time for this. I would shoulder some other rifles before you buy that tikka. they fell horrible to me. I know there cheap but take it from some one who has run through a pile of rifles buy the one that fits you the best not the one thats cheapest.

RailRob · « **Reply #40 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:25:01 PM »

Quote from: mossback91 on January 28, 2009, 03:57:56 PM

so what did you not like about the 30-06??

nothing really..just want another gun

want to try something different

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:27:58 PM »

Jack O'Connor says get a .270 and The Jack is never wrong (Jack O'Connor is to hunting what Chuck Norris is to kickin' a$$...)

mossback91 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:30:50 PM »

Quote from: jdb on January 28, 2009, 04:24:18 PM

my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my is and I know I am going to get flamed big time for this. I would shoulder some other rifles before you buy that tikka. they fell horrible to me. I know there cheap but take it from some one who has run through a pile of rifles buy the one that fits you the best not the one thats cheapest.

I agree......I dont like those tikkas at all but that is just my opinion I guess...

RailRob · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:41:21 PM »

Quote from: jdb on January 28, 2009, 04:24:18 PM

my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my is and I know I am going to get flamed big time for this. I would shoulder some other rifles before you buy that tikka. they fell horrible to me. I know there cheap but take it from some one who has run through a pile of rifles buy the one that fits you the best not the one thats cheapest.

I have not heard anything bad about tikka rifles...if i wanted something cheap Id get a remington 770 or a weatherby vanguard scope combo...

Curly · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:45:09 PM »

Quote from: RailRob on January 28, 2009, 04:41:21 PM

I have not heard anything bad about tikka rifles...if i wanted something cheap Id get a remington 770 or a weatherby vanguard scope combo...

or a Stevens....(Savage w/out the Accutrigger).

I agree on the choice of the .270 Win. Nothing you can't kill in the lower 48........except maybe bigfoot.

Antlershed · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:51:13 PM »

Quote from: mossback91 on January 28, 2009, 04:30:50 PM

Quote from: jdb on January 28, 2009, 04:24:18 PM
my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my is and I know I am going to get flamed big time for this. I would shoulder some other rifles before you buy that tikka. they fell horrible to me. I know there cheap but take it from some one who has run through a pile of rifles buy the one that fits you the best not the one thats cheapest.

I agree......I dont like those tikkas at all but that is just my opinion I guess...

Same here. I looked at a lot of different rifles before buying my Sendero. Obviously you can't compare a Tikka to a Sendero, but at first I wasn't sure of my price range so I was looking at everything from Vanguards and ADL's all the way up. The Tikkas feel cheap to me and there is just too much plastic for me.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 28, 2009, 05:06:34 PM »

cant speak for myself, but my sister has a Tikka in 6mm and loves it. She and her husband looked for a long time before they settled on it, but I don't know what their criteria was when shopping for it. I shoot a Remington 700 in .270 myself and I think it is the best rifle I have ever owned.

RailRob · « **Reply #47 on:** January 28, 2009, 05:08:49 PM »

started new thread abou tikka's..

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