Post by: jdb on January 25, 2009, 02:51:41 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 25, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2009, 03:18:08 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
Post by: bobcat on January 25, 2009, 03:25:31 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.
Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2009, 03:27:23 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on January 25, 2009, 03:31:20 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
Post by: 270Shooter on January 25, 2009, 04:21:33 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.
Post by: shag on January 25, 2009, 04:29:24 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on January 25, 2009, 04:30:37 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.
Post by: jmkuhlman on January 25, 2009, 08:42:10 PM
Post by: RailRob on January 25, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: jmkuhlman on January 25, 2009, 10:05:03 PM
Post by: RailRob on January 25, 2009, 10:30:22 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...
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 25, 2009, 11:01:23 PM
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.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 26, 2009, 06:03:42 AM
We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.
Post by: RailRob on January 26, 2009, 09:04:37 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.Awesome thanks..now I need to figure out the gun part....
We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.
Post by: 270Shooter on January 26, 2009, 03:45:08 PM
If I were you I would look into a browning X-bolt. Those are some nice rifles.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.Awesome thanks..now I need to figure out the gun part....
We also used 130 grain lead for over 40 years with this gun. Deer, elk, bear.
Post by: whacker1 on January 26, 2009, 04:23:01 PM
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.
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 26, 2009, 10:04:58 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.
Post by: RailRob on January 26, 2009, 10:19:05 PM
Have you thought about the 30-06? Maybe we could discuss the pros and cons of the .270 and the 30-06. :dunno: :chuckle:
thats what I was shooting....
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on January 27, 2009, 05:49:47 AM
Post by: RailRob on January 27, 2009, 12:55:02 PM
You do know that a .270 is just a necked down 30-06 right?
yep!
Post by: 270Shooter on January 27, 2009, 02:55:12 PM
Post by: RailRob on January 27, 2009, 03:04:48 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........
Post by: 270Shooter on January 27, 2009, 03:09:58 PM
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. :twocents: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........
Post by: RailRob on January 27, 2009, 03:11:59 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on January 27, 2009, 03:12:44 PM
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Post by: RailRob on January 27, 2009, 03:16:19 PM
Post by: Intruder on January 28, 2009, 12:06:51 PM
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.
Post by: 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.
Post by: mossback91 on January 28, 2009, 12:35:17 PM
Post by: Curly 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.
Post by: RailRob on January 28, 2009, 01:39:17 PM
:yeah:
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
Post by: 270Shooter on January 28, 2009, 03:54:52 PM
Post by: mossback91 on January 28, 2009, 03:57:56 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on January 28, 2009, 04:00:33 PM
:jacked:
Post by: jdb on January 28, 2009, 04:24:18 PM
Post by: RailRob on January 28, 2009, 04:25:01 PM
so what did you not like about the 30-06??
nothing really..just want another gun :) want to try something different
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 28, 2009, 04:27:58 PM
Post by: mossback91 on January 28, 2009, 04:30:50 PM
my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my :twocents: 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...
Post by: RailRob on January 28, 2009, 04:41:21 PM
my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my :twocents: 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...
Post by: Curly on January 28, 2009, 04:45:09 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. ;)
Post by: Antlershed on January 28, 2009, 04:51:13 PM
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.my thread and I dont mind the jacking. its all good info. my :twocents: 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...
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 28, 2009, 05:06:34 PM
Post by: RailRob on January 28, 2009, 05:08:49 PM