.270
I plan to go elk hunting for the first time next year. Some people say if i shoot an elk with my .270 it will be a long track. If it is sufficient what GR. should i use?
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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Bullet placement is the most important fact in harvesting game. 0 -
I have killed several elk with mine and my dad killed a lot with it before that. I used 130 and 150 gr. Bullet placement is the big factor. I shoot for the upper neck towards the head. If you hit them they dont go anywhere but down. I have tracked elk that have been shot with calibers upto the 30-378 that were shot in the chest so bigger isnt better if you dont hit them right. Some of these were tracked for a couple hours. The 270 is a great gun if you can shoot it accurately. No matter what caliber, go for a vital area or you are in for a work out.
Guncontrol-The ability to hit what your aiming at.0 -
What's all that noise coming from Jack O'connor's grave[?] 0 -
Im a little torn on this. Ive used the 270 for 30 years and its a great gun. Ive only shot one elk with it (the others were with muzzleloaders). It was facing me at 200 yds and I hit it where the base of the neck joins the body. It dropped in its tracks dead. The size of the Elk makes a difference. Last year a good friend shot a very large bull Elk (7 by 8 point western count)with a 270, hit it broadside behind the shoulders in the lungs and it got away. It no doubt died, but they tracked it for miles and never found it. If I were to use the 270 on Elk now Id use a 150 gr. loading with a premium bullet like the Nosler partation or Swift A frame. These are now available in factory loadings. I would limit my shots to 300 yds or less and not try any shots that required incredible penetration such as root of the tail shots etc. As all the others have said bullet placement is everything. I wouldnt be afraid to hunt Elk with a 270, but Id be very careful if shooting at a really big one. 0 -
I would try a Swift Scirocco bullet for your gun. The energy and velocity is great with these. If it shoots good out of your gun then your .270 should be plenty. Go with the heavier grain bullet (140 I think). Good hunting.
Mad Dog0 -
Shot placement and bullet weight is what you need here. 150gr and up in a good bullet will work. Make sure you can hit him in the boiler room and do some damage while the bullet is in there. I don't suggest a spine shoot unless you know that you can hit it. (like at 50yrds) I have seen and heard of several elk killed even with a .243. All those were hit in the heart or spine. I know that one was shot at a distance of 20yrds. I would not try to shoot past 175yrds with a .270 on elk. Also you might want to prepare your self for a long hike. You might be in for one. Another rifle that I would suggest is a 7mm mag or a 30.06. But a .270 will do the job if you do yours. Good luck on your hunt
Ray
More Powder, More Lead, More Dead0 -
The bullet of choice in the .270 especially for elk is the barnes x. They are avaliable in factory loads. This is the do all bullet. Just go with the heaviest weight offered and put it in the boiler room. The x is the bullet all others are judged by. The win failsafe would also be a good choice. These bullets penetrate well, retain at least 90% of their weight and the x I know leaves a devastating wound channel. Have never recovered an x bullet from anything and everything i have shot has dropped in its tracks. Elk are tough animals and require a tough bullet. If the x's shoot in your rifle it is my opinion that you would be a fool not to use them.
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