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Ammo Choice - Winchester Model 70 - 270 Win

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salt n sage90:
I inherited a Winchester Model 70 - 270 win. with a 3-9 Leopold on it.
My wife and I already have deer guns, but if I go elk hunting I figure something larger than my 243 would be smart.

I have always shot Federal ammo. Does anyone have any suggestions or had really good experiences with anything specific.
Otherwise I was likely going to go with 130 gr. Federal Premium Nosler Ballistic Tips. It came with a few so Ill just stock up.
I just want to sight this gun in and be consistent with the ammo choice.

Thanks.

blackveltbowhunter:
I shot that exact cartridge from the exact rifle and they shot decent and good bullet performance on deer. The last 8 or so years I have shot a handloaded 140 accubond with great results in both accuracy and terminal performance. Due to a break in I used Remington 130 core lokt in 2022, they shot good for accuracy but, bullet performance was terrible on my blacktail.  I know its likely a one off as I have seen tons of bucks dropped with that cartridge. 

No data on performance for elk. Haven't had an opportunity to use a rifle on one yet.

vandeman17:
Hornady SST shoot nice out of my rifle

bobcat:
Since you're wanting to hunt elk I'd suggest using a bullet that's made to stay together. If Nosler, go with Accubonds or Partitions. Weight doesn't matter too much, 130 to 150 grain in a 270 is fine.

MADMAX:

--- Quote from: bobcat on April 08, 2024, 03:06:26 PM ---Since you're wanting to hunt elk I'd suggest using a bullet that's made to stay together. If Nosler, go with Accubonds or Partitions. Weight doesn't matter too much, 130 to 150 grain in a 270 is fine.

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Accubonds👍

I’d use it for deer too

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