270 for elk

leroy · 04-24-2008, 06:28 PM

me an a couple buddies are going elk huntin this fall so iv been thinkin bout gettin some 270s reloaded. just wonderin what you guys though would be a good set up. i been thinking either berger VLD or barnes bullets prolly 140 or150gr. what powder would be best?

toolman · 04-24-2008, 06:40 PM

I would probably go with a Nolser Partition or Hornady Interbond and IMR 7828 powder. I've heard about some very poor results with Barnes bullets on large game and the Berger is primarily a match target bullet.

Lng Rng · 04-24-2008, 06:46 PM

I reloaded some 150 gr Nosler Partitions for my counsin's 270 for black bear. I might have to double check, but I used 54 grains of RL-19. Supposed to push the bullet around 2800 fps. That should be good for elk. Barnes are alright, but they are a lot of money.

Ron AKA · 04-24-2008, 07:22 PM

I would go with Nosler Partions, 140 grain, and the W760 powder at 53 grains as recommended by Nosler. Over 3000 fps. Hottest and most accurate load. See this link.

Nosler: bullets, ammunition, rifles, brass, and reloading data.

Ron

vikingpreacher · 04-24-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leroy

me an a couple buddies are going elk huntin this fall so iv been thinkin bout gettin some 270s reloaded. just wonderin what you guys though would be a good set up. i been thinking either berger VLD or barnes bullets prolly 140 or150gr. what powder would be best?

Get the Bergers, I would consider Partitions.

leroy · 04-24-2008, 09:07 PM

are the bergers just match or are they for hunting? ive seen the tv commercials bout them and i thought they were for hunting?

Magnumsrule · 04-24-2008, 09:43 PM

It s debatable. Berger says they can be used for hunting. Whether this is true, for me at least is still up in the air. I have yet to see what a bullet fired into ballistics gel looked like. Most people say that they cant be used, but on tv it seems that people are using them more and more. I would personally say a partition would be a good safe bet.

FISHPOND · 04-24-2008, 10:15 PM

Nosler are great bullet and have a great track record on elk. Do your best in getting close, elk are very strong animals and go long distances on poor shots. A friend of mine is a guide here in Arizona, and tells stories of poor shots for people who do not spend enough time with thier gun before the hunt.

Ron AKA · 04-24-2008, 10:22 PM

Berger does not even list a .277 bullet for big game. And most of the ones they do list for other calibers are just their match target bullets. Not a good choice at all in my opinion. They are a great match bullet, with great BC's, assuming they are on the up and up with their numbers.

Berger Bullets

Ron

leroy · 04-25-2008, 08:18 AM

well we have been practicing with the 130 grn sp that we have now and are getting prety good out to about 400 yards

338RemUltraMag · 04-25-2008, 08:42 AM

how good is good? just shoot them in the neck with the 130 sp, done deal

jimkim · 04-25-2008, 08:43 AM

My uncle used Remington bronze point on his hunt. He was turned on to the round by my Cousin Curtis. He swore by that bullet. I don't know if you can get bronze point bullets for reloading but you might like it. They liked how the bronze tip would separate and cause more damage on its own.

runfiverun · 04-25-2008, 10:39 PM

what long range said, and h-4831sc is another powder to use with that partition.

leroy · 04-28-2008, 04:01 PM

bullets we where shooting the other day where 130 grn nosler ballistic tips with H4831 powder an i shot about a 8 inch cirlcle with 5 shots

Ron AKA · 04-28-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leroy

bullets we where shooting the other day where 130 grn nosler ballistic tips with H4831 powder an i shot about a 8 inch cirlcle with 5 shots

Ouch! From how far and what kind of rest/scope were you using? If that is at 100 yards, using a got rest, something serious is wrong.

Ron

338RemUltraMag · 04-28-2008, 08:23 PM

i think it is 400 yards from his previous posts

leroy · 04-28-2008, 09:19 PM

yeah it was about 400 yards. a bushnell 4-12-40 scope just laying down prone no other rest. ha it does better than that at 100 yards sory for the confusion

Ron AKA · 04-28-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leroy

yeah it was about 400 yards. a bushnell 4-12-40 scope just laying down prone no other rest. ha it does better than that at 100 yards sory for the confusion

Laying down, no rest at 400 yards? I hope the Elk have have their wills up to date

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FISHPOND · 04-28-2008, 10:16 PM

I would recomend getting closer to the elk, 300 yards and closer. You'll get 200 more ft-lbs and wont have to have that 10-13 inch hold over.

leroy · 04-29-2008, 05:35 PM

we went out a couple years ago on a cow only hunt and saw nothing but bulls. even one that the guide said was over 380inches and he was less than 100 yards. we finally got a cow on the last day at about 200 yards. we wer using my uncles 300 win mags that time

04-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	270 for elk me an a couple buddies are going elk huntin this fall so iv been thinkin bout gettin some 270s reloaded. just wonderin what you guys though would be a good set up. i been thinking either berger VLD or barnes bullets prolly 140 or150gr. what powder would be best?

04-24-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,566 Blog Entries: 22	I would probably go with a Nolser Partition or Hornady Interbond and IMR 7828 powder. I've heard about some very poor results with Barnes bullets on large game and the Berger is primarily a match target bullet. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

04-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 591 Blog Entries: 2	It s debatable. Berger says they can be used for hunting. Whether this is true, for me at least is still up in the air. I have yet to see what a bullet fired into ballistics gel looked like. Most people say that they cant be used, but on tv it seems that people are using them more and more. I would personally say a partition would be a good safe bet. __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!

04-25-2008, 08:43 AM	#12
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,040 Blog Entries: 11	My uncle used Remington bronze point on his hunt. He was turned on to the round by my Cousin Curtis. He swore by that bullet. I don't know if you can get bronze point bullets for reloading but you might like it. They liked how the bronze tip would separate and cause more damage on its own. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

04-28-2008, 10:16 PM	#19
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	I would recomend getting closer to the elk, 300 yards and closer. You'll get 200 more ft-lbs and wont have to have that 10-13 inch hold over. Last edited by FISHPOND; 04-28-2008 at 11:00 PM. Reason: Link didn't work

04-24-2008, 06:46 PM	#3
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	I reloaded some 150 gr Nosler Partitions for my counsin's 270 for black bear. I might have to double check, but I used 54 grains of RL-19. Supposed to push the bullet around 2800 fps. That should be good for elk. Barnes are alright, but they are a lot of money.

04-24-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I would go with Nosler Partions, 140 grain, and the W760 powder at 53 grains as recommended by Nosler. Over 3000 fps. Hottest and most accurate load. See this link. Nosler: bullets, ammunition, rifles, brass, and reloading data. Ron

04-24-2008, 09:07 PM	#6
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	are the bergers just match or are they for hunting? ive seen the tv commercials bout them and i thought they were for hunting?

04-24-2008, 10:15 PM	#8
FISHPOND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	Nosler are great bullet and have a great track record on elk. Do your best in getting close, elk are very strong animals and go long distances on poor shots. A friend of mine is a guide here in Arizona, and tells stories of poor shots for people who do not spend enough time with thier gun before the hunt.

04-24-2008, 10:22 PM	#9
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	Berger does not even list a .277 bullet for big game. And most of the ones they do list for other calibers are just their match target bullets. Not a good choice at all in my opinion. They are a great match bullet, with great BC's, assuming they are on the up and up with their numbers. Berger Bullets Ron

04-25-2008, 08:18 AM	#10
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	well we have been practicing with the 130 grn sp that we have now and are getting prety good out to about 400 yards

04-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#11
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	how good is good? just shoot them in the neck with the 130 sp, done deal

04-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#13
runfiverun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: soda springs idaho Posts: 273	what long range said, and h-4831sc is another powder to use with that partition.

04-28-2008, 04:01 PM	#14
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	bullets we where shooting the other day where 130 grn nosler ballistic tips with H4831 powder an i shot about a 8 inch cirlcle with 5 shots

04-28-2008, 08:23 PM	#16
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	i think it is 400 yards from his previous posts

04-28-2008, 09:19 PM	#17
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	yeah it was about 400 yards. a bushnell 4-12-40 scope just laying down prone no other rest. ha it does better than that at 100 yards sory for the confusion

04-29-2008, 05:35 PM	#20
leroy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IoWa Posts: 93	we went out a couple years ago on a cow only hunt and saw nothing but bulls. even one that the guide said was over 380inches and he was less than 100 yards. we finally got a cow on the last day at about 200 yards. we wer using my uncles 300 win mags that time