Newbie looking for bullet advice, Remington model 700 in 270win

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So, I'm going to start reloading. I've pretty much burnt up all my factory ammo so have a pile of shot in my gun only once fired brass, a friend of mine has a RCBS Rockchucker loader he said I could use, ordered the Lee Deluxe reloading dies with the full length and collet neck sizing so I should be able to only neck size for accuracy and FL if the brass gets stretched and tight to chamber (I think that's right from what I read)

I'm really torn on what to get for ammo though.

I use this gun for 90% of the year for coyotes at the farm, they can range from 100-400 yards shots so I want a bullet that's good enough once I'm familiar with how it shoots it'll hit (ie accurate and especially consistent) I'm not into super long range shots... don't give a poo if I can hit a pie plate at 1000yds... if I can consistently take down a coyote at 400yrds I'm a happy camper. I also use this gun for getting my 1-2 deer during hunting season so I'd like a bullet that's also good for hunting. Normally I use 130 grain, but for deer likely could get away with something smaller as I only take quality shots I won't shoot until it's a nice calm broadside... watched many big deer trot away because I wouldn't take a dirty shot at them. I do put my name in for moose every year, but it's likely only once every 2-3 years I'd be drawn so I don't think I'd want a 150 grain bullet, besides I can borrow the 30-06 if I get drawn for moose.

So, what to get? Lead free like the TSX or Etip since I use the gun for deer? Never have used lead free in the past and so far I don't think I've got lead poisoning... ... might not be worth the extra cost. Do I look for a expensive proven round like the Interbond or Accubond? I hear they have a new Accubond Long Range coming out... worth waiting a few months to get it instead? Maybe just a ballistic tip from Hornady or Barnes or Nosler would work just fine...



So many options and no idea what to do. I know the best and likely most common answer is buy and start playing around, but maybe there are some guys using a similar rifle or have a favorite 270win load and possibly save me some hassle experimenting with piles of various bullets. I understand each rifle is different so not saying tell me which bullet will work best, more given your guy's experience, in my situation, you would probably start by trying ______ bullet first cause it's proven good for you kindof deal.

I'd love to be able to order this stuff online also, but finding reasonably priced Canadian dealers has been tough! Any tips?
 
I would be inclined to use a 150 on moose and the 130 on everything else..

The 130 shoots flat and is instant death. A friend of mine uses it on everything, including moose. I thought it was a bit light, until I saw it turn the hearth lungs to mush.

If you go any lighter than 130, wind drift will become a big issue.
 
I have a soft spot for the 140 accubond in the 270, accurate as all get out, fantastic terminal performance at any speed or distance. I wouldn't be scared to use it on everything from yotes to moose!
 
My dad likes 130s for everything but moose and elk. For them he uses 150s.

My father in law uses 130s for everything.

I have a friend who likes 130s for everything but bears...... He uses 150s for them......

Personally, I don't use my 270 on anything larger than deer, so it's 130s here as well.....
 
Ive been in the 130 camp, Moose: 130 Nosler partition. Deer: 130 anything. I like the 130 Nosler Ballistic tip for Deer and its been the most accurate bullet for me.
 
Cleftwynd said:
I have a soft spot for the 140 accubond in the 270, accurate as all get out, fantastic terminal performance at any speed or distance. I wouldn't be scared to use it on everything from yotes to moose!
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I agree with this. While I still use the 130's a bit, I favor the 140 AB, and have taken my longest
successful shot on a game animal with the 140 AB/Vihtavuori N165 load that generally groups under .75moa.
Eagleye.
 
I've had good luck for deer with standard Hornady bullets over the years as they are cheap and have always penetrated well for me. I would likely choose 130 grain based on your use. When it really matters, I still cling to a Nosler partition. If using the .270 for everything including moose then I would go with the 150 partition. I'm a bit traditional and like to have one load per rifle to avoid confusion so I would recommend getting some h4831 and settling on a bullet. If you like to experiment then there are many, many options. If it will work for a deer, then it will work for any coyote at any sane distance and will be great practice with your deer rifle.
 
There are plenty of good .277 bullets out there, and I really think that any decent bullet in the 130 - 150 grain range makes a great all-arounder. My father and I used simple cup-and-core 130's and 150's from speer, sierra and hornady for years on bears/caribou/moose and never could really see any difference in actual performance on game between the 130's and 150's. Now you can get 140's and split the difference. For a coyote and deer rifle I would not spend a nickle more for premium bullets like TSX/Accubond/Partition; save that stuff for your once-in-a-lifetime moose or grizzly hunt would be my advice.
 
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I have a soft spot for the 140 accubond in the 270, accurate as all get out, fantastic terminal performance at any speed or distance. I wouldn't be scared to use it on everything from yotes to moose!
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Ditto. I run 140 gr ABs in my .270 for everything. I have shot coyote, bear, deer, and moose with it (oh and one head shot on a grouse :) ) and they perform excellent. They will blow out a coyote pelt though so if you're planning on saving pelts choose something else.
 
I shoot a 270 wsm and haven't had a chance to put any 270 bullets in animals yet, but I'm loading 140 gr ballistic tip for deer and 130 gr tsx for moose. Last year a kid in camp took down a decent 2 1/2 year old bull moose out of his 270 win with a 130 gr tsx. Got two through the chest quartering, 1 of which went through a shoulder on entrance, both penetrated completely with nice exit wounds. Moose walked all of 10 steps before clocking out. I would not personally recommend the TSX on deer, especially given that you like a nice broadside shot (same here), as most any bullet 130 gr and up at 270 win velocities will fully penetrate through the lungs of a deer, and I'd be concerned about a TSX not opening up as much as a standard bullet. Not to mention there's no point in over-spending on a bullet to some extent. Some trophy hunters or the like that have to take less than ideal shots may opt for bullets that will hold together better (i.e. accubonds/partitions) if they need extra penetration, or run higher velocities, but for me (and sounds like for you) that is not an issue, as I hunt deer to fill the freezer at ranges 200 yds and less.

I have heard and seen great things about the accubonds, and the 150 gr. LR accubonds should be the be-all end-all in the .277 bullet world once they're released, but again at reasonable velocities (sub 3000 MV) I see no reason that a standard bullet will not do everything you need on a deer. If you were looking for 1 bullet to do both, I might opt for the Accubond or partition in 140 grain, otherwise based on what I've seen TSX, bonded bullets or partitions on moose (and elk or any larger game) and ballistic tip, Hornady SST's, or even cheaper cup & core bullets for deer. For varmint, I'd load up any 100-110 grain varmint bullets, the Vmax look like nice ones, I have some I'm going to load up this summer. See what your rifle and wallet agree on for bullet choice within a category.
 
I have shot truckloads of game with the 270 and tested everything available about at the time The hornady 140 gr btsp @ 300 fps outperformed everything available on the market at that time by a whide margin but that was before the advent of the 140 ab's. I believe that 140 is the way to go.
Neil
 
Thanks for the comments! I think I'm leaning towards the Accubonds, can't hardly find a bad review on them anywhere. Wouldn't mind trying out those LR's but I'm sure for what I'm doing the regulars would be just fine, maybe once they've been out for awhile I can give them a go.


So where do you guys get your bullets anyway? Midway USA is generally the cheapest but not sure it's worth it to bother figuring out getting it up here. Is there a good place online in Canada to order from or they pretty much all are expensive?
 
Expensive.

Bullets, brass, primers, powder, and anything else in that category falls under ITAR and can not be ordered from the US of A.

I am not the biggest bargain shopper, but get most of my supplies from Grouse River Outfitters in BC. Mainly due to a long long history with them and their second to none customer service.

If I was you I would be surfing the site sponsors at the top of the page, places like Prophet River, Budget Shooter Supply, Mystic Precision, etc....
 
I'd give a big +1 for Henry at Budget Shooter Supply. I just wish he carried bullets in .277, maybe if we canvas him... :)

You can have success occasionally on the EE finding bullets, if you aren't picky about which type. Otherwise, local stores or one of the site sponsors is where I'd go, the only problem is that for a small order the shipping generally kills the value saved online. You can contact Mark at Omineca out west, he had a big group pre-buy on bullets that ended in February, but for a large enough order he was offering free shipping, and may be willing to do the same for regular-stocked items. He is also bringing in the LR accubonds in .277

Let us know how it turns out! And don't be afraid to experiment with a variety of different bullets, it's half the fun of reloading! As long as you know the limitations of the bullet you are loading for and use it within it's designed intentions, it's hard to go wrong. Cheers,

Taylor
 
Neilm said:
I have shot truckloads of game with the 270 and tested everything available about at the time The hornady 140 gr btsp @ 3000 fps outperformed everything available on the market at that time by a whide margin but that was before the advent of the 140 ab's. I believe that 140 is the way to go.
Neil
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I quit using this bullet when I had one disintegrate on the rib of a big Whitetail deer. [deer was recovered after another shot]
Probably an anomaly, but it spooked me a bit, so just use them for practice now.

I'm a very staunch Partition fan, but I do use the AB a lot lately, and the results have been good.

I also shoot the TTSX in my higher velocity numbers, but have only shot a couple of animals with them.
Hardly enough to evaluate, and neither was recovered.

Regards, Eagleye.
 
^Strictly out of curiousity, what kind of velocity were you shooting it at when it disintegrated? From what I've seen the AB's terminal ballistics is pretty similar to the Partitions, I definitely wouldn't hesitate to use them on Moose, Elk or bear in Ontario.
 
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