.270 + Black Bear = ???

I have shot lots of bears with a .270. They all died fast and the ones that didn't die on the spot were only 30 yards away.

Here is a picture of the first black bear I shot. He was standing behind some alders about 75 yards away. I thought I would sneak a bullet through the alders, instead the bullet drifted a 1" alder dead center and expanded the 150 gr roundnose.
This is a picture of the ENTRANCE hole, busted his shoulder, lungs and 3 ribs on the way out. Factory federal classic bulk pack jobbies to boot. I was able to pass my fist through the hole. .270 + Bear= Death

IMG_0247.jpg
 
I can't see it well...

I'm at home wiht dial up and it makes the pics look fuzzy. Looks like a black mass that has had a roast taken out of it. :mrgreen:

Chances are it's pretty damn dead, though! :mrgreen:
 
Amphibious said:
death-junky said:
.270+black bear= MEAT ON THE TABLE....
but i would prefer useing that .303 has more smack and hit in a good spot other wise they go for a long ways....
talk to ya all later
Riley
Click to expand...

huh????

.303 brit 174gr @ 2400fps = ME of 2225 ft.lbs

.270 win 150gr @ 2800fps = ME of 2611 ft.lbs



I'd say the .270 has more smack, but not by much....
Click to expand...

i should have said that it would have left a bigger hole.....
lol
talk to ya all later
Riley
 
Many thanks to you all for the helpful advice. My query even warranted a first post from Art. This site is a valuable resource indeed.

.270 it is. Pops went in and bought ammo today, he just got himself some run-o-the-mill 150 gr. shells. The .303 needs some work anyway. I thought the rifling was shot, but it turns out it's just a crappy scope that's all busted up inside. If Dad ain't going to buy premium ammo, he sure ain't gonna buy a new scope for the old blunderbuss! :(

As you've all said, bullet placement is issue number one. And I can't shoot straight with that .303 with its scope all busted up, even though the recoil on the .270 is way worse. I did ok down at "the range" this past Sunday with the .270, even though my shoulder is still a wee bit sore. Wuss!

As to the poor Outdoor Canada rag (I reads it on the ####ter when I scam them from the dentist office), I hope I didn't misrepresent them. Here's a fuller quote:
As for firepower, recommended calibres begin at the .270, with a .338 not at all out of place. Use well-constructed bullets designed for deep penetration and controlled expansion.
Click to expand...
:oops:

Thanks again!
 
Howdy Amandil:

for example ... I shot my first Black Bear ... 365 lbs. shot it at 225 yards with a .270. Head shot - never knew what hit it. I have a full body mount of it ... the skull was not able to be preserved !!

.270 is a great rifle ... don't be afraid to use it for everything. And - 150 Grain bullets is as high as you can purchase.
 
Shadower said:
.270 is a great rifle ... don't be afraid to use it for everything. And - 150 Grain bullets is as high as you can purchase.
Click to expand...

this is true with current factory ammo loadings, but for handloading you can buy 160 gr. Nosler Partition semi-spitzers. Barnes used to make a 180 gr. original round nosed soft point. I believe Speer used to make a 160-170 gr. semi spitzer or round nosed Hot Cor.
 
Amandil , bears heads are not made of stone as the old myths would say, the only downfall to shooting 1 in the head is its a small target and you ruin any chance of scoring it in the boone and crockett book , so if its a monster dont ruin your trophy :wink: :D
 
I cracked a couple bears in the head, 7mm w/ 160 X's...

you'll be hard pressed to produce a more dramatic kill than when you hit one in the brain box
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom