270 Fmj??
- Thread starter HairTrigger
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Hornady actually does make a 270 fmj bullet but it was intended for the 6.8 Remington SPC which is considered to be a military round (originally) used in an AR SA. As mentioned, they are not legal for hunting in any cartridge configuration.
I agree with Brnolvr, round nose bullets will probably give you what you want in heavy bush.
I agree with Brnolvr, round nose bullets will probably give you what you want in heavy bush.
Big JD-From the hills
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- Location
- Saskatchewan.
It would be interesting if there would be a way to rig up a comparitive test on bullets and contact with light bush. I just can't think of an accurate/repeatable way of testing
I remember reading testing that Norma did back in the 70's. They shot at small dowels and measured the deflection. Light, high vel loads (.222 IIRC) were, of course virtually destroyed. In the testing comparing a .30 cal, .375 H&H and .458Win, there was no discernible difference in bullet shape or weight. And no statistically valid differences between calibers either.
The main conclusion of the test was shooting through even light bush produced very unpredictable results and was to be avoided.
The main conclusion of the test was shooting through even light bush produced very unpredictable results and was to be avoided.
I cant believe this wives tail still exists.
It has been proven numerous times that all bullets deflect if fired into a screen of bush. Regardless of shape or weight.
Think about it, you spin stabilze an object, it glances something, it goes into yaw, and from that point on it's a total crap shoot.
For hunting in thick brush, consider low magnification optics, and choose a shooting lane.
Bullet shape is irrelevlent for the most part, but bullet construction is a definate consideration.
- Location
- Medicine Hat
Mike Venturino did an article on this years ago, using dowels, and just like the Norma test, their was no difference in bullet deflection. Any bullet fired through brush will deflect. IIRC he was using the .30-06 with 180 gr bullets. Also years ago Layne Simpson did an article on hunting Moose in Sweden with the .358 Norma Mag. He put a 286 gr semi spitzer bullet through about a 2 1/2" sapling, and dropped a bull moose. The article had a picture of the tree.
For penetration in the brush on big animals with the .270, I'd say the 160 gr Partition Semi Spitzer would be optimum. Round nose bullets won't magically cut through the brush, but they do penetrate like crazy even in a plain cup and core design. Before I started handloading, I used Winchester 180 gr Power Points in my .30/06 on S Sask Whitetail, and Mule Deer, and I can't ever recall needing more than one shot to drop them. I didn't know about ballistic tables, just sighted it in at the gravel pit for 100ish yds and went hunting. A good .270 factory load would be either the Remington or Federal 150 gr Round nose SP.
As far as FMJ goes, as well as the Hornady, Remington has a 115 gr made for the 6.8 SPC. It might be a good bullet for coyote hunters hoping to save the pelt, but other than plinking wouldn't be legal or really useful as a hunting bullet. When WSS in Calgary moved to their new store they had loads of bulk 115gr FMJ's for sale, wish I would have bought some, just to try them out.
For penetration in the brush on big animals with the .270, I'd say the 160 gr Partition Semi Spitzer would be optimum. Round nose bullets won't magically cut through the brush, but they do penetrate like crazy even in a plain cup and core design. Before I started handloading, I used Winchester 180 gr Power Points in my .30/06 on S Sask Whitetail, and Mule Deer, and I can't ever recall needing more than one shot to drop them. I didn't know about ballistic tables, just sighted it in at the gravel pit for 100ish yds and went hunting. A good .270 factory load would be either the Remington or Federal 150 gr Round nose SP.
As far as FMJ goes, as well as the Hornady, Remington has a 115 gr made for the 6.8 SPC. It might be a good bullet for coyote hunters hoping to save the pelt, but other than plinking wouldn't be legal or really useful as a hunting bullet. When WSS in Calgary moved to their new store they had loads of bulk 115gr FMJ's for sale, wish I would have bought some, just to try them out.
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