Nosler 150gr for Elk?

[brsnow]

129 grains for elk to 500 yards? How much energy does that bullet retain at that distance?

A little over 1500 at around 2300fps

 

[trophyhill]

A little over 1500 at around 2300fps

270 has killed lots of elk. I wouldn’t hesitate with that caliber and bullet at ethical distance.

 

[Indian Summer]

270 has killed lots of elk. I wouldn’t hesitate with that caliber and bullet at ethical distance.

A .270 shoots a 129 grain bullet? I don’t know anything about that round other than than Jack O‘Connor did very well with it making people think a light for game caliber is perfectly fine.

Nobody ever talks much about he ones that get away.

 

[204guy]

A .270 shoots a 129 grain bullet? I don’t know anything about that round other than than Jack O‘Connor did very well with it making people think a light for game caliber is perfectly fine.

Nobody ever talks much about he ones that get away.

Come on man, give it a rest you're embarrassing yourself. Nobody's said your way is wrong, just that it's not the only way, and maybe not the best way for everyone.

 

[Indian Summer]

Come on man, give it a rest you're embarrassing yourself. Nobody's said your way is wrong, just that it's not the only way, and maybe not the best way for everyone.

I honestly didn’t know a .270 used a 129 grain bullet. I didn’t even know a 129 grainer existed. Not afraid to admit I don’t know much about lighter calibers.

I do know a .270 is a great gun for lots of animals up to and including elk. No idea what max range is though.

But I’ll tell you this: I read the thread about an outfitter banning the 6.5 in his camps. I didn’t really have an opinion on that one way or the other. But I think it was obvious he had multiple bad experiences with them. Most likely the hunters fault not the gun but nevertheless elk were shot and not recovered.

My opinion is based on the same thing. Being an outfitter and observing many many scenarios where elk are shot. I’ll leave it at that.

 

[echampion8]

Put it in the right spot, keep the distance reasonable, and you’ll fill the freezer. Elk are tough but not indestructible. Shot placement is always key.

 

[Idaho4x4Bronco]

129 grains for elk to 500 yards? How much energy does that bullet retain at that distance?

I took a spike at 535 yards 2 years ago with a 139gr hornaday with a 7mag, hit it in the shoulder right on bone.

Practically deboned that quarter, and kept going. That elk dropped on the spot.

 

[trophyhill]

A .270 shoots a 129 grain bullet? I don’t know anything about that round other than than Jack O‘Connor did very well with it making people think a light for game caliber is perfectly fine.

Nobody ever talks much about he ones that get away.

Ethical distance is the key word here. I’m reading Barnes is some bad azz medicine compared to a thin jacketed Re-designer type bullets being pushed with huge advertising campaigns. I’m also reading that a 130gr bullet pushed out of the muzzle of a .270 is traveling somewhere between 3000 and 3200 FPS. Now tell me that won’t do the trick at a reasonable ethical distance with a Barnes bullet. If I’m brsnow and that round shoots great out of his .270? I’m using it and not worrying about the ones nobodies talking about. I’ve heard the same type of shit regarding my arrow weight at 390 gr out of my D350, yet time and again it has proved a deadly combination. At a reasonable distance of course

I will say this. I wouldn’t shoot past 300-350 yards with my 7 Rem mag with a 140gr at 3100 FPS

 

[brsnow]

Comes down to who is taking the shot. I hear discussions that a magnum will allow you to shoot an elk at tougher angles and longer distance. I think those probably are the ones you don’t hear about...

 

[ewade07]

I’ve used the 140 grain E-tip once out of a 7wsm it worked just fine for me. I typically shoot Barnes Tipped TSX, TSX or LRX (whichever shoots best) and really like them. The solids like Nosler E-tip, Barnes, Hornady GMX, etc. are all going to work just fine. My go-to is the 129 gr barnes in a 270 win. Lead free aside....I just like the solid bullets because they will go through both shoulders easily. They don’t have the super high sexy BC numbers like a traditional bullet but 0-500 yards or so it’s pretty much irrelevant. Anyway...use them confidently you won’t be disappointed

I use the 130gr Hornady SST out of my Ruger American .270 and have had 0 issues on either deer or elk. Shot my cow this year at 350 yds and she piled up about 30 yds from where I shot her. I also use the same load for deer hunting. Shot my buck this year at 530 yds and he went maybe 15 yds.

 

[brewster22]

Anyone have experience using Nosler 150gr E-tip chambered in 308 for elk? I want to use lead free rounds on my 308 (I have young kids and don’t want lead fragments) and the only E-tip I could find in stock was 159gr. Wanted a heavier load, but oh well.

Anyone have experience with this or other recommendations?

Thanks!

I wouldn't have a problem with anything made from Nosler. Certain ammo do have limitations

 

[brewster22]

Anyone have experience using Nosler 150gr E-tip chambered in 308 for elk? I want to use lead free rounds on my 308 (I have young kids and don’t want lead fragments) and the only E-tip I could find in stock was 159gr. Wanted a heavier load, but oh well.

Anyone have experience with this or other recommendations?

Thanks!

308 Nosler accubonds 165 grain.

 

[Gila]

All copper or gilding metal bullets you don't have to shoot a heavier weight bullet, like you would with copper and lead, for high weight retention. The only down fall I see with all copper or gilding metal bullets is the expansion velocity for reliable expansion (besides maker, cavity back, and the barnes TacTX for 300 blackout). Nosler advertises down to 1800 fps (minimal expansion) but keep in mind this is perfect world ballistic gelatin. I personally would not shoot farther than the range to where the bullet hits 2,200 fps for reliable expansion. Keep in mind the bullets are generally longer than the same weight lead/copper. This will generally limit the muzzle velocity also and in a .308. will limit you to about 250-300 yards depending on the factory load or load you are using.

Personally me, for a .308, a 165 grain Accubond or Nosler Partition would be great elk medicine. You would have great reliable expansion down to about 1900 fps but both bullet hold their integrity very well for close shots and deep penetration. With a 165 grain Accubond you will be limiting yourself to about 450-500 yards for reliable expansion with a .308.

Hornady superformance will kick out a 165 gr GMX at about 2750fps at the muzzle.