another .270 question

[jdb]

anyone ever shoot the 160 grain partition?

[bobcat]

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]

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

[huntnphool]

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]

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]

Partition all the way for me

[Bigshooter]

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]

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]

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

[270Shooter]

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]

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]

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

[jmkuhlman]

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]

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]

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.