.270 Winchester bullet selection?

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Like the title says, whats the best bullets for the .270? I think I will finally start to reload and start with this round as its going to be my main hunting rifle. I see theres a wide range from 110s, 130s, 140s, 150s.

Whats peoples opinions on a good performer for average size deer? Shots would be 200 yards or less. I have been reading abit about bullets and the Barnes TSX and the tipped TSX seem to have some good reviews.

Are these good choices to start with? I already have a chrony and just need some reloading stuff.

Should I just stick with 130s as the go to round for everything? Or should I get mostly 130s for deer and load either heavier or lighter for other stuff?

For the typical type of velocity of the .270 round is there a type of bullet construction that it favours? Any to avoid?

Thanks for any info.:D
 
I havnt had any trouble with my accubonds at 3000 fps. 200 yards on a deer with that cartrige isn't a terrible challenge though. IMR 4350 has proven consistent for me :). Happy shooting!
 
whos the best source for Barnes bullets these days? Is there a huge advantage to the tipped vs the non tipped in the TSX?
 
There are reasons why there are different bullet weights and constructions, and I think it is a mistake to look for the most average one and use that for everything. I use different weights and constructions in my .270 for different uses, and I use different calibers and types of guns for different purposes. As well, different loads provide different levels of accuracy according to the peculiarities of any particular gun.

So test and experiment. You may find Barnes bullets work well. I am a Nosler fan, partly because my experiments with Barnes have just not been able to shoot as well as Noslers in my guns. Your results will likely vary from mine. Finding the best load for your rifle, for your hunting, is not a matter of just asking on a forum. You will have to find out for real.
 
Nosler fan here too!
My go to bullet is a Nosler balistic tip 130 grain for deer and bear.
It works great out to 400 yards and the odd coyote out to 500.
I've tried many different bullets, but I keep coming back to Nosler balistic tips.
 
For deer, I have had great success with ordinary 130 gr. Hornady PSP's. Have had a one-shot kill on a large moose with 130 gr. Nosler Partition

In 2009, I took a 270 on a plains game hunt to Africa using 150 gr. Nosler Partitions. 9 out of 10 animals were DRT.

Hugh
 
For me, in a recently acquired Husqvarna, the 270 Win is the new kid/caliber on the block. I've never had a 270 so I thought it about time that deficiency was corrected.

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I haven't shot it much yet but to start with I have a selection, primarily Sierra 130gr and 150gr SBT's, to play with. For hunting though and in line with my change over to Barnes in a number of calibers, in the 270 I've settled on the Barnes 130gr TTSX.
 
I would go with a Berger 150 grain VLD Hunting bullet, with a 0.531 ballistic coefficient. Accurate and will hold velocity for the longer range.
 
I will be the odd man out here and suggest a heavier bullet - for less meat damage - at the short range you plan to be shooting at.

A 150 grain Nosler Partition at ~2800 fps would be my suggestion. It would also make a good bear/moose round if you are so inclined.
 
USP said:
whos the best source for Barnes bullets these days? Is there a huge advantage to the tipped vs the non tipped in the TSX?
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In my opinion there is a huge advantage for the tipped TSX. The biggest problem with the TSX and other hollow points such as Berger's and Matchkings is that they rely on material entering the hollow point and then hydraulic force to open them up. The hollow points are small and getting material in there to cause expansion does not always happen. I and others have seen where the bullet does not open up, in fact if you shoot some dry newspaper there is a good chance you can witness this for your self.


A tipped TSX relies on mechanical force to drive the tip back and open up the front of the bullet. This is how all other soft point hunting bullets work and it is much, much more reliable of a way to ensure expansion.


If I were to choose an expanding solid for hunting I would go with the TTSX myself, but I am not into that.

The 150g Nosler Partition or the 140g Accubond would be my all round choice, especially if deer were the most likely quarry.
 
'Boo said:
I will be the odd man out here and suggest a heavier bullet - for less meat damage - at the short range you plan to be shooting at.

A 150 grain Nosler Partition at ~2800 fps would be my suggestion. It would also make a good bear/moose round if you are so inclined.
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Agree on the 150 grainer's but I wouldn't waste my $ on a premium .277" bullet for deer inside 300 meters..
Hornady IL 150 gr. for deer
Hornady IB 150 gr. for Moose and Elk
Use RL-22
Practice/Shoot a lot with the Hornady bullets..
Be happy........:D
 
Republic of Alberta said:
In my opinion there is a huge advantage for the tipped TSX. The biggest problem with the TSX and other hollow points such as Berger's and Matchkings is that they rely on material entering the hollow point and then hydraulic force to open them up. The hollow points are small and getting material in there to cause expansion does not always happen. I and others have seen where the bullet does not open up, in fact if you shoot some dry newspaper there is a good chance you can witness this for your self.


A tipped TSX relies on mechanical force to drive the tip back and open up the front of the bullet. This is how all other soft point hunting bullets work and it is much, much more reliable of a way to ensure expansion.


If I were to choose an expanding solid for hunting I would go with the TTSX myself, but I am not into that.

The 150g Nosler Partition or the 140g Accubond would be my all round choice, especially if deer were the most likely quarry.
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With most of the Barnes bullet choices I've decided to go with in a number of calibers, I've opted for the TTSX. Checking them out and with the info and picture in a previous post on the topic by Jordan Smith is why I went with the TTSX. I believe with the TTSX, because of the size of the hollow point/cavity, the expansion will likely be more reliable or easier started than with the TSX.

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As example, the two on the left are TTSX and that on the right a TSX.
 
tigrr said:
Nosler fan here too!
My go to bullet is a Nosler balistic tip 130 grain for deer and bear.
It works great out to 400 yards and the odd coyote out to 500.
I've tried many different bullets, but I keep coming back to Nosler balistic tips.
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Any bullet you can shoot frequently so you can not miss a deer. For small body animals no bullet is important but to place the bullet on the target means more . So end of the day shooting practise will put the food down on table not the bullet. Don't waste money on expensive bullets but too shoot as much as some of the so called hunters should be .

Although, I use 130 gr partitions in 270WSM and 140gr for 270WIN -Biggs
 
whats the best thing about partitions? do they expand in the front and retain mass in the rear section? I have never used this type of bullet for hunting before. Any reason they are popular?
 
Biggunners said:
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Any bullet you can shoot frequently so you can not miss a deer. For small body animals no bullet is important but to place the bullet on the target means more . So end of the day shooting practise will put the food down on table not the bullet. Don't waste money on expensive bullets but too shoot as much as some of the so called hunters should be .

Although, I use 130 gr partitions in 270WSM and 140gr for 270WIN -Biggs
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For the most part, agreed and in most calibers I use for hunting I have a good selection of lead core bullets available, for the 'frequent' shooting practice. However, after being shown graphic examples of the the difference in the amount of meat loss from game shot with the more traditional lead core bullets VS game shot using TSX or TTSX, there is the rationale behind my choice of TTSX for game. I'm basically a 'deep freeze' hunter and attempting to eliminate the meat loss that is a result lead fragmentation from lead core bullets.
 
USP said:
whats the best thing about partitions? do they expand in the front and retain mass in the rear section? I have never used this type of bullet for hunting before. Any reason they are popular?
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Yes, the nose is designed soft so it will open at long range and/or on soft targets. The rear core usually stays intact and will usually exit on most animals.

I really promote the use of the so-called premium controlled expansion bullets for hunting. To loose, or have to pass up,,an animal after all the other expense involved in a hunting trip is just silly. If at last light on the last day of the season a bruiser buck is looking at you shoulder on that $1.00 Partition will make more sense than a 50 ¢ cup & core bullet that may or may not make it through to the deer's vitals.

The Partitions are popular simply because they work well for the use intended. I, like many others here , love the monolithic bullets like the TTSX and E-Tip but have found myself going back to the Partition simply because I have 100% confidence in it. (Something I can't say about the Barnes bullet)
 
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