Heaviest bullets available for the .270

[Stefan]

Hey guys,


I'm interested in a .270 and am wondering what the heaviest bullets (for reloading) available are. If I got the rifle, I would be using it mostly for deer, but also for moose. Opinions on and or experiences with the best bullets available vs. factory ammunition would be appreciated.

cheers, Stefan

 

[Mighty Peace]

140gr Accubonds are more than enough to take a deer, moose, elk, bear. Thats all I use in my reloads for 270WSM. I believe Nosler has a 160gr bullet thoug - but not as an Accubond.

For factory - Winchester Supreme 140gr Accubonds or the 150gr XP3's would be suffice. In Federal ammo, 140gr TSX or 140gr Accubonds.

Hope this helps.

 

[Scott_N]

I think Mighty Peace is correct, the 160 gr Partition is the heaviest commonly available bullet available. IIRC though, some companies used to make 170 and 180 gr .277 bullets, but I have never seen any around here.

 

[dan belisle]

Barnes used to make 180s if memory serves, I don't know if they still do. - dan

 

[todbartell]

no, they dont make the 'original' soft points anymore, although there may be some still kicking around on shelves in gun stores...if memory serves me correct I think I saw some .277" 180gr barnes on the shelf of p&d in edmonton last febuary...

 

[ramhunter]

wildcat bullets

he makes a 180 i believe.
my 270's all liked 160 noslers
ramhunter

 

[sunray]

140's will do nicely for moose and deer. So will a 130. Nosler does make a 160 Partition though. Barnes did make a 180, but not now.

 

[Mauser98]

The 160 gr Nosler Partition was always very accurate in my .270 Win. A favorite load was 57 gr of RL22 for 2850 fps out of a 22" barrel.

 

[SuperCub]

The 160 gr Nosler Partition was always very accurate in my .270 Win. A favorite load was 57 gr of RL22 for 2850 fps out of a 22" barrel.

Pretty hard to beat that load for moose.




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[JasonYuke]

I myself would never use over a 160 but would rather go with a 130 to 150 what the cartidges bread and butter was build on.

 

[Stefan]

Thanks alot for the info boys. It is much appreciated.


Cheers, Stefan

 

[Art]

270 round

Hi there,
I was looking for a great all around big game load for my 270. A fellow gunnuter suggested I use the 140 gr. Barnes Triple Shock(TSX) over Reloder 22 powder. I use 58-59 grains of this powder with 60 grains being the absolute maximum. Ok these might not be the heaviest bullets out there but this combo. makes a 270 pretty lethal in my humble opinion. I wouldn't hesitiate to shoot just about anything edible with this combo. Good luck. Art

 

[MiG25]

I myself would never use over a 160 but would rather go with a 130 to 150 what the cartidges bread and butter was build on.

didn't JOC himself write often about 160 grainers in the 270? especially for bears.

 

[big g]

Hawk 180 grain bullets

The heaviest .270 bullets still manufactured are 180 grains.
They are made by Hawk: http://www.hawkbullets.com/Pricelist.htm

Hawk makes great bullets and they ship to Canada.
Speer use to make a 170 grain that you can still find at gun shows.

Big G