Post by: Ridgerunner on January 11, 2013, 09:02:56 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on January 11, 2013, 09:09:40 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2013, 09:12:55 PM
I'm surprised Federal discontinued the Barnes bullet! You really can't beat a 130 grain in a Barnes bullet, if your rifle likes them.
Post by: Rick on January 11, 2013, 09:14:49 PM
The TTSX is just a TSX with a plastic tip.
Post by: Bob33 on January 11, 2013, 09:15:16 PM
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/549031/barnes-vor-tx-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-tipped-triple-shock-x-bullet-boat-tail-lead-free-box-of-20r (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/549031/barnes-vor-tx-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-tipped-triple-shock-x-bullet-boat-tail-lead-free-box-of-20r)
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 11, 2013, 09:28:18 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 11, 2013, 09:37:54 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on January 11, 2013, 09:49:48 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 11, 2013, 10:04:25 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on January 11, 2013, 10:44:06 PM
Post by: deleted BGS on January 11, 2013, 11:27:13 PM
I've had great luck with Hornady SST's on ten deer or so. Accubond's are great bullets that I wouldn't hesitate to go with.
always just shot cheap federal 150 or 130's but switched to the sst 130 and was pleased with the first shots. off a backpack inside a 1" at 100, have not shot anything with it yet.
bullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup
Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2013, 11:39:28 PM
Quote
bullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup
Actually it's the relatively close shots that really put some of the cheaper bullets to the test, especially if you're one who likes to always have an exit hole.
Sometimes you'll get great results with a bullet at 300 yards, but at 50 yards the velocity may be more than what it was designed for. If I'm expecting close shots I will often grab some Barnes TSX bullets rather than the Nosler Ballistic Tips.
Post by: 700xcr on January 12, 2013, 01:50:17 AM
:yeah: I will second that! I hit a 4 point mule deer buck with a factory Winchester Power Point 270wsm 150gr. chronographed at 3200fps. Deer angled towards me coming up the draw at 85yds. Thought I would place the bullet just in front of left front shoulder but missed the mark. 4" entry and no exit. When that Power Point hit that shoulder bone it was like a grenade went off. Deer was killed but no shoulder left and vitals shredded.Quotebullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup
Actually it's the relatively close shots that really put some of the cheaper bullets to the test, especially if you're one who likes to always have an exit hole.
Sometimes you'll get great results with a bullet at 300 yards, but at 50 yards the velocity may be more than what it was designed for. If I'm expecting close shots I will often grab some Barnes TSX bullets rather than the Nosler Ballistic Tips.
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 12, 2013, 05:13:50 AM
The 140gr Accubond has performed well for me on three Mulies, one with a .270 Win and two with the .270 WSM.+1 On 140gr Accubond bullets :tup: Very accurate and I have put down 2 elk and several bucks between 100 and 441 yrds
Post by: wsmnut on January 12, 2013, 07:03:17 AM
Wsmnut
Post by: high country on January 12, 2013, 07:25:01 AM
Post by: deerslyr on January 12, 2013, 08:08:40 AM
Since I use my gun for elk also I now only run 140 grain accubonds. Great results with that round. Also watched my room mate smoke a muley this year at 300 yards with a 150 grain fusion. Lots of good choices out there.
Post by: high country on January 12, 2013, 08:31:47 AM
Post by: coachcw on January 12, 2013, 08:37:37 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 12, 2013, 08:41:52 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 12, 2013, 09:04:05 AM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 12, 2013, 09:11:24 AM
Quotebullets are really overrated unless its a long range setup
Actually it's the relatively close shots that really put some of the cheaper bullets to the test, especially if you're one who likes to always have an exit hole.
Sometimes you'll get great results with a bullet at 300 yards, but at 50 yards the velocity may be more than what it was designed for. If I'm expecting close shots I will often grab some Barnes TSX bullets rather than the Nosler Ballistic Tips.
I agree, the Nolser Ballistics Tips are wicked performing bullets out past 300 yards in the magnum chamberings. Bullet placement is key at point blank, hitting a rib at close range will seriously derail their performance.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 12, 2013, 09:19:27 AM
Without causing a big stink I stick with Hornaday Interlocs too.....They hold up better than any other bullet I have shot ..and I would definately stick with the 140 gr no matter what type bullet you choose... :twocents: :chuckle:
The year before last I took a Mulie on opening day with a .270 WSM and a hand loaded Hornady 130gr Interlok. The shot was at 302 yards, broadside shot. That bullet was flat moving! That .270 WSM can really push a 130 at max charge. I found that bullet on the off side perfectly mushroomed, I was more than impressed with its ability to retain weight, it's terminal performance and the perfect "Mushroom". Accuracy prior to the season on the bench was excellent.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 12, 2013, 09:39:56 AM
Post by: black hog on January 12, 2013, 10:04:26 AM
Post by: mossy8352 on January 12, 2013, 10:18:22 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on January 12, 2013, 10:21:56 AM
Shoot Barnes tax 140 gr.
Those do quite well on elk at 325 yds
Post by: turkeyfeather on January 12, 2013, 10:50:09 AM
If you are looking for a factory load, try the Federal Fusion. They come in a 130gr. And a 150gr. version. I shot a whitetail buck with the 130 out of my 270 a few years ago, and he was a "bang flop" at 265 yards. As I recall they were pretty affordable, too.:yeah: I use that bullet as well. Does the job well and you can actually afford to shoot it.
Wsmnut
Post by: huntnphool on January 12, 2013, 01:02:18 PM
the nosler partrions work well in the 270 velocity's but would stay away in guns pushing speeds over 2800 fps .:chuckle:
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 12, 2013, 01:14:39 PM
Post by: longrangekiller on January 12, 2013, 01:25:59 PM
Post by: norsepeak on January 12, 2013, 01:40:32 PM
Post by: longrangekiller on January 12, 2013, 01:45:08 PM
If you are looking for a factory load, try the Federal Fusion. They come in a 130gr. And a 150gr. version. I shot a whitetail buck with the 130 out of my 270 a few years ago, and he was a "bang flop" at 265 yards. As I recall they were pretty affordable, too.
Wsmnut
They girlfriend shoots 130 gr fusions out of hers right now and they just destroy some meat leave biiig holes. But they shoot amazingly
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 12, 2013, 02:03:34 PM
I shoot 169.5 grain wildcat bullets in mine and they are awsome. Extemely accurate and TONS of down range energy retention. I push them about 3300 fps. Of course I push them with my 270 A.M. :chuckle:
Wicked combo there! :yike: