Nosler Partition Bullets 270 Caliber

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Has anyone heard of these rounds? I'm just curious if this would be a good round for hunting or will the 150gr suffice. Also I can't find the 160gr bullets anywhere. New to hunting and just looking for a decent round.

Link to the bullets below. Thanks for the input.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/409681/nosler-partition-bullets-270-caliber-277-diameter-160-grain-semi-spitzer-box-of-50
 
They are great bullets for any game. The 150s are good for heavy game but for deer the 130 is all you need.
Do you realize that these are bullets only?
 
Emslie said:
Has anyone heard of these rounds? I'm just curious if this would be a good round for hunting or will the 150gr suffice. Also I can't find the 160gr bullets anywhere. New to hunting and just looking for a decent round.

Link to the bullets below. Thanks for the input.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/40...277-diameter-160-grain-semi-spitzer-box-of-50
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That is a good bullet for moose. A bit of an overkill for deer, but certainly will work. A Sierra GameKing is fine for deer, and is less expensive.
 
Yup, looking to get into reloading rifle. Mostly hunting elk, mule, and white tail. I appreciate your input and will look into sierra bullets.
 
For hunting elk with a .270 the heavier premium bullets are somewhat superior to 130 grain Sierras. For deer, 130 Sierras will work as well as anything, they are accurate and cheap. 150-160 grain partitions will kill deer too without messing up quite as much meat. Just a little more drop at longer ranges, which doesn't matter in most situations. If you are looking for one load for all critters, a 150 Nosler partition is what I suggest.
 
Thanks! I have decided 150 would be my decision. I'll give 130s a try out on the range in the new year. Thanks guys for the help
 
I know you said you decided, but after 30 years of experimenting with my .270, my current load is the 140 grain Accubond. Shoots very well, and has killed coyotes to moose .... if the .270 is my choice for the day. I don't think the 160 grain bullets give you much of an advantage in most situations for which a .270 is a good choice of cartridge.
 
I used to shoot 150 partitions with Re 22 @ 2900 fps , Worked great.
When I run out of 140 grain bullets I might switch back.
Try Reloader 26 , 3000 fps with 150 grains.
If you can find it.
 
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Another vote for 150gr partitions in a 270. Mainly due to shooting it so often for deer, bear and elk I KNOW where the bullet is going up to 300 yards. I like that comfort zone. Shot placement is key on elk IMO. Not very forgiving of an animal.
 
I've been using 150g Berger bullets - precision is amazing. I haven't harvested a moose with them yet, you read some pros/cons on the Bergers but I have no experience other than stacking shots through the same hole at 100 yards at the range. I have a tight twist barrel on my Steyr and the 160s just aren't as accurate. I've lost my Chrono numbers, unfortunately.
 
I am in the same boat as the you, Im just starting reloading for my 270. Wanstalls was clearing out their bullets a few months back and I grabbed two boxes (50 per box) of 130gr nosler ballistic tips and one box of 150gr Partitions. I have not loaded anything though, as I have been waiting to get a range membership in the new year.

Personally, I dont like the 160 grain partition. Too heavy for the 270, IMO the 270 is all about speed, this is what makes it different from a 30cal, and going heavier than 150gr defeats that purpose. Add the round nose profile of the 160 and I just dont see the point. If I want to throw more lead, I'll get a 30cal to do it.

stubblejumper said:
For anything that the 270win is suitable for, the 130gr Partition will work fine.
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Ya know, I kinda had the feeling that a 130gr premium bullet would be a perfect one-load-for-everything sorta bullet, but they only had the Ballistic Tips in 130grain and thats certainly not going to be my first choice for anything but deer most likely.
 
Bought 10 boxes of 150gr Partitions when UFA foolishly decided to get out of guns after buying WSS......moose,deer no problem and you can eat right up to the bullet hole........Harold
 
I can't count how many complete pass-through's I've seen or had myself with a 150gr ANYTHING in my .270win on thick moose. Forget about admiring your bullet. I've yet to recover a .270 bullet from an animal. I think you no longer need 150/160gr bullets as the tough bullets out there today are superior. Give the 140gr accubond a try as your speed is a bit faster, and they hold together great.
 
I've yet to recover a .270 bullet from an animal. I think you no longer need 150/160gr bullets as the tough bullets out there today are superior
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Has your bullet hit bone? Sure I have had pass through on deer, both WT and Mulies that didn't even flinch but my elk at 100 yards hit shoulder bone, spine and 2 in the neck and NO BULLET exited. Gorgeous weight retention with mushroomed head tho.
 
This 140 gr. accubond from a .270 made it through less than a foot of deer... no exit obviously. Clipped the spine on the way through and found it under the skin on the far side. Muzzle velocity was 3000 fps and the deer was shot at 120-130 yds. Retained weight is 74 grs.


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9.3mauser said:
This 140 gr. accubond from a .270 made it through less than a foot of deer... no exit obviously. Clipped the spine on the way through and found it under the skin on the far side. Muzzle velocity was 3000 fps and the deer was shot at 120-130 yds. Retained weight is 74 grs.


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only 74gr retained weight? Sheesh. Thats pretty mediocre. I have started to do some bullet testing in 270 vs milk jugs at 25 yards, and I recover more lead than that from factory win/fed 130grain cup and core bullets.

If it clipped the spine, Im assuming it didn't go far once shot?
 
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