Best elk bullet for the old .270

[270Shooter]

Never thought I'd have to ask this but here goes, I need help finding the best long range elk bullet for my .270. Now before anyone says "the .270 is not a long range caliber." I realize it is not the ideal caliber for long range elk hunting but I have drawn a firing center elk tag and the possibility of a 300+ yard shot is definitely a real possibility out there. I just need opinions on what people would suggest as the most cabable long distance elk bullet. Also, I am limited to shooting factory loads because I cannot reload my own yet.

Thanks for any suggestions

[bobcat]

There's not a lot of options available in factory ammo right now.

Here's one that Midway has in stock that I think would work well, if it shoots in your rifle:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/918023/nosler-trophy-grade-ammunition-270-winchester-130-grain-e-tip-lead-free-box-of-20?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[b23]

This will be interesting to see what people have to say but fwiw, the only thing my dad used for years and years was a 270Wby with a variety of different 130grainers.

My guess is you'll get a variety of different answers as to which bullet is best but the one common denominator that we all will, likely, agree on is shot placement ALWAYS trumps "best" bullet.

[mossy8352]

I always used the Speer 150 grain Grand Slam not much properly used that it would not bring down! That was a few years ago though!

[270Shooter]

Yeah bobcat I saw those earlier, I was kind if leaning towards a sold copper 130 gr. I have some 140 gr accubonds left over but not very many and I can't find them factory loaded anymore.

[Mike450r]

Federal Premium offers Nosler partitions in 130 and 150.  Either of which will be fine for elk

[arrowflinger]

what about  Barnes Vor-Tex 130gr TTSX

[270Shooter]

what about  Barnes Vor-Tex 130gr TTSX

those are interesting too has anyone ever shot these factory rounds?

[arrowflinger]

I bought a box, but have not shot them.

[bobcat]

what about  Barnes Vor-Tex 130gr TTSX

That would be a great choice as well. I'd try a box of those, and a box of the e tips, and then hunt with whichever one gives the tightest groups.

[Magnum_Willys]

Elk Hunting is hard work - we don't get many chances.  I have buddies who love the .270 on elk but they always shoot the shoulder and the .270 doesn't do much damage to the meat.  If you are in open country why not.   But wetside WA where the bull could vanish into the reprod in 100 yards or stumble in front of other hunters the .270 is a risk.  Having taken over 20 elk with .300 and .338 and four with a bow I've only lost one animal I shot at.  I only used a .270 one time.  Guess what I used on the animal I lost ?  Yea, the .270.   FWIW 

[Jolten]

I use those in my .243. Absolutely love them.

[WSU]

My wife killed one with a 130 grain triple shock.  Bullet worked great but it wasn't long range (100 yards or so).  I wouldn't hesitate to use that bullet on an elk at 300 yards.

[hunterbuilder]

I've killed 2 elk with my 270 using the Hornady Superformance 130gr Interbond. Not long range shots (75 and 125yds) but I'd feel confident with them out to 300yds. I've been able to find them consistently on the shelves when I need them. They are very fast at 3200fps.

[b23]

You can get Hornady SuperFormance in 270 win. loaded with their 130gr. SST bullet, which would be a good choice and probably be reasonably priced.

Nosler has their Trophy Grade ammo line for the 270 win. with 130gr AccuBonds, also.

I would buy a box of the Hornady Superformance in 270win with the 130gr SST and see how they shot in my rifle and if they shot well, I'd go with them.