What 270 round for elk

[shinerbauck]

FNG from OK. I am your typical whitetail hunter. What round would you recommend for a bolt .270 chasing elk in CO? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[MooseKnuckle]

150 grain Nosler Partition

 

[Jaden Bales]

150 grain Nosler Partition

Seconded.

 

[LightFoot]

Seconded.

Thirded...

>>>----JAKE----->

 

[Extrapale]

Make it 4.

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[backcountry_hunter]

X's 5

 

[CAhunter]

140 gr. Accubond would work great as well

 

[surso]

I've looked at this before and a lot of people say go with the 150 gr, but the flatter trajectory of the 130 gr with slightly less impact force gets my vote. Tried and true Remington Core Lokt is hard to beat, especially considering the cost. Hit it behind the shoulder and it shouldn't matter.

 

[Elktaco]

I've used the 130 grain Federal trophy bonded tip on several elk with good results. The only bullet I recovered looked just like they do in the advertisements. The partion or accubond would also be a great choice. I'm not a fan of the barnes but I know some guys swear by them.

 

[Owyheehuntr]

I shoot a .270 for elk, never had any problems with the 150 grain partitions or the 140 grain Accu bonds.

 

[6mm Remington]

I loaded 130 gr. Partitions and Accubonds for a buddies 270 and he killed a lot of elk with it.

The 130 gr. E-tip would also be an excellent bullet on elk.

Either the 140 gr. Accubond or Partition would also be great. Out of these five any of them would work for you. If you find one of these that shoots very well in your rifle, then that is what I would use and not have any second thoughts.

 

[Catahoula]

I’ve been using the Nosler Accubond 140g for many years in my 270

 

[Swede]

I prefer the 140 grain Sierra spitzer boat-tail myself, but any good 130-150 all will get the job done. My choice is based on the idea I would use it for both deer and elk over a wide distance range. The 140 is very versatile.

 

[backcountry_hunter]

As an fyi if you're a reloader they are making a 150gr accubond this year paired with the release of their 27 nosler and the 277 fury. I would imagine they'll make it in factory loads in the future?

 

[neil.hansford]

Don't over think it. Most any modern ammo that shoots well out of your gun will be fine. All of those mentioned above are great bullets.

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[PlanoDano]

I might try 136 grain federal terminal ascent. I have not taken an animal with these bullets yet but my .270 and 7mm rm love these for accuracy.

 

[nowen22]

140 gr accubond

 

[KineKilla]

I've loaded 140gr Accubond, works great.
150gr Core-Lokt also works great.
130gr Accubond still equals dead Elk at the end of the day.

Think less, shoot more. Have a great hunt with whatever load you feel the most confident with.

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[jmav58]

I think when the first 5 posts are the same round, go ahead and go with that round. RARELY does that happen on Rokslide in any category, let alone ammo.

 

[Hey_Bear]

I've killed a lot of elk with a 130 ttsx out of a 270wsm....they hate it....
.my brother killed a big bull with a 100gr tsx out of a 25-06ai that I built for my kids.