.270 Solid Base Bullet 130 gr- What do I use it for??

[rquack]

I am presently loading from a Nosler #5 Manual. There is no descriptive information listed as to the ideal use and terminal characteristics of the Solid Base Bullet. The BT is listed in this manual as a "Solid base ballistic tip" so I am assuming that loading data will the same. But I am looking for the best use of this bullet (other than just plinking with the 270), i.e., is it a hunting bullet, varmint or medium game, or just a target bullet? Just grabbed a bunch of .270 cal. 130 grain solid base bullets from SPS and now looking to have some fun with my 700 Mountain Rifle.

 

[Guest]

If I don't miss my guess, what you have is a bullet with extremely similar performance characteristics to the Ballistic Tip, with one notable exception. It will not open as quickly or expand as rapidly as the BT. This makes it suitable for pretty much all thin-skinned game (white-tails, muleys, pronghorn) but not for heavier game such as elk. I'd probably consider them for use on wild hogs, depending on the velocities you achieve, but really the Partition is a much better choice there. I'm pretty confident in my assessment, but if I'm off base, someone will come along shortly to correct me.

One last thing - I probably wouldn't want impact velocities over 3000fps with that bullet, but if you're shooting a 270Win, you probably won't have a problem.

 

[Nosler4]

dubyam's got it.

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

The Solid base was Nosler's basic bullet before it was replaced by the Ballistic Tips back in the 80's. Overall it's a good bullet design, and was brought back by popular demand. I've killed may deer and antelope with both 130gr and 150gr .270 solid base bullets. Although it would not be my first choice, I would not be afraid to shoot an elk with the 150gr solid base. At $6.95 per box, it's probably the best bullet deal out there. Everytime I order from Proshop I throw in a few more boxes of this classic bullet.

 

[rquack]

Thanks for the insight, gentlemen. Let the loading being!

I bought about 10 boxes so I have plenty for load development, plinking, and hunting too. Sounds like a very good Whitetail bullet. I've use the 120 gr BT in my short barreled Model 7 with great success, but it sounds like these 130gr solid base pills should be good medicine for MI deer in the fall.

Many thanks again.

 

[FOTIS]

Use it for everything up to and inluding mile deer.

 

[JD338]

+1 to what dubyam said.
The Solid Base is a great deer bullet.

JD338

 

[Charlie-NY]

Use it for everything up to and inluding mile deer.

Pop, you shoot deer at a mile??!!! I didn't realize you were one of the looooong range gurus. :shock: :lol: :lol: :shock:

 

[Hegland]

I got a couple boxes of those 130s just because they were cheap. I went back and got more. They printed 1/2 to 5/8" groups, out of a rifle that seems to be a bit finicky.

I am still playing with ballistic tips and accubonds, and not afraid to try others but in the meantime it's good to know I have a capable load.

 

[JD338]

Use it for everything up to and inluding mile deer.

Pop, you shoot deer at a mile??!!! I didn't realize you were one of the looooong range gurus. :shock: :lol: :lol: :shock:

Pop,

SMK's??????????
:lol: :lol: :lol:

JD338

 

[SakoSteve270wsm]

Pop,

SMK's??????????
:lol: :lol: :lol:

JD338

POP ?!?! :shock: :shock:

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Year ago I recovered a .277, 150gr solid base from an antelope I shot.
He was a nice buck with 14" horns facing me head on from 250 years. The bullet entered his chest high enough to snap the neck, and was recovered from a hip bone. Just a few more inches and it would of shot clean through him.....the long way..... The bullet mushroomed perfectly, and had 63% weight retention.

 

[rick smith]

Solid bases use to be my go to bullet until Nosler dropped them in favor of the BT. In the last year or so I stocked up on solid bases from SPS. Think I have enough of my favorites to shoot out a few barrels.
They are excellent on deer and hogs but the BTs have never let me down either.Rick.