"Best" .270 bullet

[Silentstalker]

So I would like your input on the best bullet for my application. Although it is fun to test all bullet types, I am hopeful I could pick one great bullet to meet my needs across the board. I am shooting a .270 Win and have sub Moa groups with the 150 gr. BT and moa groups with the 150 gr. PT. As of yet, due to lack of bullets and a few frustrating days at the range I have not found a combo under 1 1/2" with the 150 gr. ABLR's.

I primarily bowhunt but use my rifle anytime I am unsuccessful for deer, antelope, and elk. An occasional cow elk hunt and a shiras moose hunt is in my near future. I consider myself a decent shot with a rifle and would consider a perfect shot on game out to 500 yards.

I am a huge fan of the Partition. It has always worked well for me and with moa accuracy that 150 gr. pill is the frontrunner.

My question is this, should I be looking at the 140 gr. AccuBond? Wait for more ABLR's to come available or stock up on the Pt's as they go on sale and just load them up?

Based on my needs and critters hunted, what is the best bullet out there?

 

[DrMike]

Because the animals you may hunt include elk and moose, I would go for mass and integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend the 150 grain Partition. At a minimum, I would go with the 140 grain AccuBond. It is too bad that the 150 grain ABLR isn't working out for you. However, you can't go wrong with the 150 grain Partition.

 

[gerry]

A 150 gr BT load sounds perfect for most of your hunting, I would have the second load being your 150 gr PT specifically for elk and moose. If you only want one the like Mike said the 150 gr PT all the way. Shouldn't be too hard to trade off your remaining ABLR bullets for one of the two that are shooting well.

 

[Silentstalker]

Thanks for the replies! I suppose I could use both the BT and the PT loads as their impact points at 100 yards are not to far off and easily adjusted. I think for the time being I will continue with that plan.

As the ABLR and powder comes more available I will run them with some more powders and try to find the perfect load. I do like the 150 gr. in the .270 especially like Dr. Mike stated, when elk and moose are in the mix.

Thanks again.

 

[DrMike]

I have assuredly taken more than a few elk and moose with the 130 grain E-Tip in my 270WSM, and I don't run it much faster than I would run the same pill in a .270 Win. However, I still favour the 150 grain bullet for big animals. It is no fun tracking those critters in thick bush or when the snow is falling heavily at last light.

 

[Silentstalker]

Good to know. I have no real world experience with the e tip. I suspect I will not use them much until they start to legislate its use.

No doubt tracking elk in timber and cold is not my choice of things that are fun! Much prefer short blood trails if not instant drops!

 

[FOTIS]

Simplify your life 140 BT PT for everything or 150 in same flavors.

 

[Silentstalker]

Fotis I like the way your thinking! Why try to fit a square peg into a round hole! The 150 BT would work wonderfully for antelope and mule deer and the PT will be awesome for elk and the rare moose tag. I guess I was mostly looking for confirmation of my gut feelings.

My son will be using the 150 PT next month on a cow elk hunt. I will post results and pics if he is successful. Thanks again for taking the time to help me!

 

[PJGunner]

I haven't used a .270 all that much and never figured out why that was. However, I have used it enough that I agree with the use of the 150 gr. bullet for everything. My bullet choices are the 150 gr. Sierra Game King for deer and antelope which will change to the 150 gr. Partition when the few rounds I have left with the Sierras runs out. Probably just shoot them on paper. FWIW, I've found that the .270 has been one of the easiest cartridges to find an accurate load for the gun and that's in four rifles so chambered. My least accurate .270 is a Ruger #1A and it's still a one inch gun. The only thing I can't help you with is powder. I have a goodly supply of Winchester Magnum Rifle powder (WMR) and my .270 rifles just love it. I have no idea why Winchester dropped it so quickly but it seems that just can't find a slow burner that makes them happy. However, H4831 has always been a great performer in the .270 so that's one to consider.
Paul B.

 

[Laker_Taker]

the best bullet for your gun is whatever bullet your gun likes to shoot the most accurate! All guns are different. My .270 will not shoot a 140 but 130's are the best and 150's are second!

LT

 

[SJB358]

I experimented with the 150 ABLR's quite a bit, but I think if I were to pick one bullet for mine, the 150PT would be the one. It shoots real well for me and I have confidence it'll drive deep and hit where I am looking out far. Really like them. The 140 AB is just about on the same playing field, but I do think the 150 PT has an edge on bigger stuff..

 

[pre6422hornet]

Personally I think the best bullet ever made for the .270 was the Partition Gold, but alas they are no longer made. 85% weight retention in the 3 I recovered. Perfect Nosler mushroom.

Besides from that, the Partition would be my choice. Awesome bullet and it will handle Moose and Elk.

 

[JD338]

I agree with the others, stay with the 150 gr BT for deer antelope and 150 gr PT for elk and moose.

JD338

 

[Silentstalker]

Thanks for the info on your gun and bullet experience. I happen to be using H4831 and H4831sc for my best loads so far. RL 22 did not shoot as well.

It gives me good faith knowing you all recommend that 150. Seems Im in good shape! No back to the range to improve my shooting!

 

[Sas874runner]

I personally like the 140 ab. They are a tough bullet and with the right load combo 3000 fps can be acconplished. I'm workin on the 150 ablr and if I can make it shoot like the 140's that may be my next favorite.

 

[Dr. Vette]

the best bullet for your gun is whatever bullet your gun likes to shoot the most accurate! All guns are different. My .270 will not shoot a 140 but 130's are the best and 150's are second!

LT

This is the truth.

You can rank the ones you want to try, but don't be afraid to move down the list if your "#1 high and mighty bullet" shoots like crap.

Been there, done that.

 

[Horsethief]

For a heavy animal like elk or moose, I would go for a heavy for caliber Partition or Swift A-Frame. For the rest of North American game, the TSX / TTSX family, an AccuBond, an Interbond or a Scirocco II would be tough enough for anything but the big bears. Deer don't need a super tough bullet. I've watched them fall to run-of-the-mill Interlocks and Game Kings, bang-flop-dead.
Your shot placement is going to me the most important thing with a hunting bullet. The bullet you most wanted to use might not group too well. Moose or elk don't need sub MOA shooting rifles, but if you have to shoot further out than 250 yards the accuracy need is greater.

 

[hhunter23]

ive been shooting the 140 ab out of my 270 win for a few years and i have had fantastic results. lots of deer and a few elk with, and one bear with that pill. i just shot a cow this last saturday night (11/23/13) she was 480 yards broadside and i put it right through her front shoulder. she walked 20 yards then fell over deader than a door nail. i recovered the bullet and since hitting bone it wasnt a "perfect" mushroom, but it sure put a wallop on her. im yet to try the new ABLR in my gun but im thinking that new bullet will be a great asset to the 270 and make it all the more better. good luck with you search.

 

[hubcap]

I have sure enjoyed shooting nosler bullets in the .270. They are all accurate. Nosler offers a bullet for any game at any reasonable range. A hunter can pick the BT for deer and choose any AB or PT for larger size animals. Just when I thought nosler had all the bases and gaps covered,here comes the 150 LRAB. Another great bullet. For nasty critters with teeth and claws the 160 PT is an often over looked bullet. I ,m not sure how nosler could improve there lineup for the .270. Perhaps more E-tips. I hope.

 

[Sas874runner]

I have a bunch of 140 ab's and even some 150 ablrs along with a bunch of others that were recovered from the dirty dam back stop used at the range. When I get home I will try to post some of them in the bullet test section. Is amazing how well these bullets hold up when being launched into a hard packed pond dam. I would have not problem with putting a140 ab into the shoulder of an elk. After seeing how these hold up. Very impressive nosler! Bravo!