Post by: jdb on November 01, 2016, 07:38:26 PM
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Post by: Bob33 on November 02, 2016, 07:47:45 AM
The 160 grain Partitions will do great. It's just like using 180's in the 30/06. The only reason I might be reluctant to try them in the Encore, is that recoil might be a little too much.To be more precise, a 160 grain out of a 270 is closer to a 200 grain out of a 30 caliber (.308). Using sectional density as the standard, the equivalent bullet weight to a 180 grain in 30 caliber would be a 145 grain in .277.
I would personally choose something lighter than 160 in a 270, but if it shoots well it should work fine.
Post by: bobcat on November 02, 2016, 08:05:36 AM
The 160 grain Partitions will do great. It's just like using 180's in the 30/06. The only reason I might be reluctant to try them in the Encore, is that recoil might be a little too much.To be more precise, a 160 grain out of a 270 is closer to a 200 grain out of a 30 caliber (.308). Using sectional density as the standard, the equivalent bullet weight to a 180 grain in 30 caliber would be a 145 grain in .277.
I would personally choose something lighter than 160 in a 270, but if it shoots well it should work fine.
Yeah, I just meant it's like using the heaviest that's generally available. Bullet weight isn't really that critical. I say use whatever you have confidence in. It could also be said that there's no need to use 130 grain bullets, or 150 grain, just use 140 grain. It's really just personal preference along with finding a bullet that shoots good groups in a particular rifle.
Post by: jdb on November 02, 2016, 08:22:48 AM
Post by: Bob33 on November 02, 2016, 08:30:11 AM
The use of "heavy for caliber" bullets like a 160 grain in .277 caliber made a lot of sense in the days when bullets did hold together well. Most big game bullets today are designed to retain more weight: some as high as 100%. This allows the use of lighter bullets that can still penetrate, if that is your preference. Some hunters prefer bullets that enter, quickly expand, and expend all their energy inside the animal.
The adage that slow, heavy bullets "bust brush" better than lighter, faster bullets has been disproven.
Pick the bullet you like, shoot it enough at targets to understand its trajectory and accuracy limitations, and go hunting.
Post by: Firedogg on November 02, 2016, 11:16:27 AM
Modern design bullets are doing some interesting things for our old calibers changing the way we used to think about them.
Post by: theleo on November 02, 2016, 11:33:10 AM
Post by: bobcat on November 02, 2016, 11:34:13 AM
A 160 Partition will penetrate like crazy but no more than a 130 grain TTSX or a 150 grain A-frame.
That's true but it might make a bigger hole.
Post by: Bigshooter on November 02, 2016, 11:53:44 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 02, 2016, 12:01:29 PM
130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Say wha? You mean to tell me 10 grains bullet weight difference isntthe end of the world? :chuckle:
Post by: Bigshooter on November 02, 2016, 12:04:14 PM
130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Say wha? You mean to tell me 10 grains bullet weight difference isntthe end of the world? :chuckle:
I know it's hard for some on here to believe but it's true. 8)
Post by: theleo on November 02, 2016, 12:39:52 PM
130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Don't use solid logic to derail the conversation, it's about which one kills them deader.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 02, 2016, 12:42:34 PM
The proper term is "more deader better" I do believe.130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Don't use solid logic to derail the conversation, it's about which one kills them deader.
Post by: Curly on November 02, 2016, 12:46:29 PM
150 gr, 24" barrel, R26.........over 3,000 fps. link (http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/powderlist.aspx?page=/reloaders/powderlist.aspx&type=1&powderid=40&cartridge=63)
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2016, 03:34:25 PM
The proper term is "more deader better" I do believe.130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Don't use solid logic to derail the conversation, it's about which one kills them deader.
This is the more accurater way to explain it.
Post by: theleo on November 02, 2016, 03:57:32 PM
If you're going to get technical I believe it's "deadest de bestest".The proper term is "more deader better" I do believe.130, 140, 150, 160, all kill deer and elk.Don't use solid logic to derail the conversation, it's about which one kills them deader.