Post by: Instinct on April 20, 2014, 10:10:03 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 20, 2014, 10:19:21 PM
Or the 140 grain Nosler Accubond.
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 20, 2014, 10:25:46 PM
Post by: chester on April 20, 2014, 10:58:43 PM
Post by: Instinct on April 21, 2014, 12:12:21 AM
Post by: RadSav on April 21, 2014, 01:30:59 AM
anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?
I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270. I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one. Not sure if it was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head. Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity. Then a wound channel smaller than a dime. I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.
Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now :dunno: Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270 :dunno: x2. But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!
I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets. They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well. Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round. And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock. I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either. Though they are a little messy ;)
It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT. Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either. I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on April 21, 2014, 01:39:37 AM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 21, 2014, 12:07:55 PM
Post by: Instinct on April 21, 2014, 01:49:22 PM
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Post by: RadSav on April 21, 2014, 02:03:18 PM
well I was at cabelas an I saw the nosler trophy grade 130gr accubond. so I picked up a couple boxes so we'll see how they shoot but I'm sure they'll be awesome
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:tup: With the exception of my 20" barrel 257 Rob my guns LOVE that stuff. I'm sure once the sticker shock is over your gun will like it too.
Post by: jrebel on April 21, 2014, 02:07:15 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 21, 2014, 04:19:06 PM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on April 22, 2014, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: C-Money on April 22, 2014, 08:53:50 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 22, 2014, 08:59:16 AM
Winchester Super X in 150 grains. Hands down the most effective factory loads I have ever shot out of my .270's and they are cheaper than all the rest. Good Luck.
I agree with the 150 grain Power Points. I mostly use hand loads but I have a hard time getting better accuracy than I get with the Winchester 150 grain Power Points in my A bolt.
The buck in my avatar is proof that they are a good bullet. He never knew what hit him. :IBCOOL:
Post by: hub on April 22, 2014, 12:04:08 PM
I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270. I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one. Not sure if was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head. Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity. Then a wound channel smaller than a dime. I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. :dunno:
Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now :dunno: Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270 :dunno: x2. But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!
I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets. They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well. Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round. And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock. I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either. Though they are a little messy ;)
It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT. Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either. I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.
Post by: coachcw on April 22, 2014, 12:35:15 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 22, 2014, 02:10:06 PM
What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. :dunno:
The two guns I carried as backup guns when guiding were 444Mln and 45ACP. I think both used Winchester back in those days.
Post by: buck man on April 22, 2014, 10:25:23 PM
What bullet did you use for that finish shot ? Probably should use that bullet for the first shot. :dunno:
The two guns I carried as backup guns when guiding were 444Mln and 45ACP. I think both used Winchester back in those days.
Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference :dunno:. All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270 :tup:
Post by: RadSav on April 22, 2014, 10:44:18 PM
Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference :dunno:. All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270 :tup:
And what's the price of tea in China these days?
anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?
I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270. I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one. Not sure if it was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head. Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity. Then a wound channel smaller than a dime. I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.
Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now :dunno: Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270 :dunno: x2. But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!
I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets. They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well. Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round. And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock. I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either. Though they are a little messy ;)
It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT. Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either. I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.
You did start your post off with "Rad", didn't you :chuckle:
Post by: buck man on April 22, 2014, 10:56:16 PM
Rad, I have killed 17 bears with 130 grain ballistic tip, 8 with 130 grain hornady spire point, and 5 with 150 grain partition. All but two were one shot kills. Never had a problem with the ballistic tips. All of these were hand loads. Don't know if that makes a difference :dunno:. All I know is a lot of bears have died by my 270 :tup:
And what's the price of tea in China these days?anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?
I'm not a big fan of the partition in 130/.270. I've seen a good number of bear shot with it and I had to finish off each one. Not sure if it was a unique problem with the .270 back in the late 80's or not, but the memory of those total failures plays new in my head. Each time the front blew apart before ever entering the chest cavity. Then a wound channel smaller than a dime. I've seen better wound channels from a round ball.
Again these are old issues and may have been resolved by Nosler by now :dunno: Maybe it had to do with shots under 100 yards and the velocity of the 270 :dunno: x2. But with all the great bullets available today I will never load it in one of my 270's!
I generally like the 130 and 140 grain .270 bullets. They are usually plenty good penetrators and guys tend to shoot them really well. Probably as many bear taken with us back then using the 270 WIN as any other single round. And we never lost a bear shot with a 130 grain Core-Lokt or 140 grain BTSP Interlock. I never had to put another round into a bear killed with one of these either. Though they are a little messy ;)
It's a bit more spendy, but I'm really liking both the 130 grain Nosler Trophy Grade with Accubond and the Winchester with 140 Accubond CT. Both are super accurate out of our guns, feed fantastic and I haven't seen an animal take a step after being hit with either. I haven't shot or seen anyone use a Federal Vita Shock so I'm no help with that.
You did start your post off with "Rad", didn't you :chuckle:
Yep I said Rad. Sorry if that's too short for ya....... :chuckle: as far as tea goes :dunno: :dunno:. Believe it or not. But I have killed more bears in my short life than most will see in a lifetime of hunting. All but one were killed with a 270. The only one not was with my 44 super red hawk. Let's just say in my profession I see a lot of bears.
Post by: RadSav on April 22, 2014, 11:10:31 PM
Yep I said Rad. Sorry if that's too short for ya....... :chuckle: as far as tea goes :dunno: :dunno:. Believe it or not. But I have killed more bears in my short life than most will see in a lifetime of hunting. All but one were killed with a 270. The only one not was with my 44 super red hawk. Let's just say in my profession I see a lot of bears.
:chuckle: :chuckle: I really like the .270. Might very well be the best all round gun for Washington hunting. I'm not sure what the deal was, or is, with the 130 grain Partition in .270. I'd certainly hope Nosler has improved it by now. But it was sure a disaster for our bear hunters back in the 80's! Good to know about the BT's. I've never seen a bear killed or shot with a .270 Ballistic Tip before. Not sure they were available back then :dunno:
Post by: BallardBound on April 22, 2014, 11:52:17 PM
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Post by: Instinct on December 23, 2014, 09:45:09 AM
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Post by: vandeman17 on December 23, 2014, 04:36:41 PM
My Remmy .270 groups 130 grain Federal Power Shoks just fine
My winchester likes these shells too. 130 grain for deer and 150 for elk.
Post by: huntnphool on December 23, 2014, 05:01:44 PM
thanks for the replys, anyone shoot the federal vital shock 130gr with the nosler partition?
My family has been using Partitions for decades and never had a issue or reason to change. There have been more than a couple trophies hung on the wall with these bullets over that time, several were 130gr from a .270! :twocents:
Post by: 270Shooter on December 23, 2014, 05:23:00 PM