i shot my first deer this year using a 270 win semi. I shot the deer at roughly 30 yards with the deer expiring after 25 yards. Roughly new to hunting, but was surprised i didn't drop him in his tracks. Both shots(two) were well placed in the shoulder, there was two small pencils holes with only one shot exiting. The bullets were 150 grain win power shock and i would like to upgrade to a better bullet. shots are in thick cover at close range, looking at win elite, and barnes perhaps, any suggestions?
What to expect?
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smitt said:
Dropping in thier tracks isnt always going to happen even with the best of shots. Brain or Nervous system hits will cause the "Bang-flop" we like to see, but a deer that runs 40-50yds is still a good result.
First thru the front shoulders is not good shot placement! You should learn where the vitals are in relation to how the animal is standing to put your bullet in the right spot.
Second, even thou you will hear all about guys dropping animals "right on the spot" don't expect that to happen often..it doesn't! Especially if the deer is aware of you & has some adrenaline pouring thru him. 20-75yds is about normal for the animal to drop after a killing shot.
Don't worry to much about bullet choice for deer they are relatively easy to kill & almost any reg production bullet will do the job if you do yours!
Good luck in your hunting & remember to practice!
If you expect to make a good shot, first you must be a good shot
Second, even thou you will hear all about guys dropping animals "right on the spot" don't expect that to happen often..it doesn't! Especially if the deer is aware of you & has some adrenaline pouring thru him. 20-75yds is about normal for the animal to drop after a killing shot.
Don't worry to much about bullet choice for deer they are relatively easy to kill & almost any reg production bullet will do the job if you do yours!
Good luck in your hunting & remember to practice!
If you expect to make a good shot, first you must be a good shot
what to expect
I had a couple of heart shot with deer and most of them, went for a quick short run after the shot even if the heart was hit. Had many that dropped on the spot with a perfect broadside hit and some again went for a short run also hit broadside, it's very hard to predict if not impossible.
As for the bullet, doesn't matter what you use, if you hit a branch, it will deflect. The .270 is not the ideal caliber to hunt in heavy brush so a well placed shot is important. I see no problems with the deer you shot, it went down within 25yds, which is excellent, well done.
If you want to change your bullets, Speer, Sierra, Nosler and of course Barnes are all good choice, no need to go for the Winchester Elite. In the heavy brush, I would use a round nose bullet.
Good luck
smitt said:
I had a couple of heart shot with deer and most of them, went for a quick short run after the shot even if the heart was hit. Had many that dropped on the spot with a perfect broadside hit and some again went for a short run also hit broadside, it's very hard to predict if not impossible.
As for the bullet, doesn't matter what you use, if you hit a branch, it will deflect. The .270 is not the ideal caliber to hunt in heavy brush so a well placed shot is important. I see no problems with the deer you shot, it went down within 25yds, which is excellent, well done.
If you want to change your bullets, Speer, Sierra, Nosler and of course Barnes are all good choice, no need to go for the Winchester Elite. In the heavy brush, I would use a round nose bullet.
Good luck
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I thought I read somewhere that the .270 bullet did great in light brush. They fired at targets behind brush.
I have had good luck with either the 130, or 150grain power points.
I have had good luck with either the 130, or 150grain power points.
No bullet is a brush buster. It seems like your bullet did the job just fine, I hit a little buck fawn this year with a 12 gauge slug through the bottom of both front shoulders, through the heart and one lung. He tried to get back up and keep running but without the use of his front legs that was not going to happen. If you hit them in the boiler room with any bullet they will go down, and the 270 is a nice one.
