PredatorSlayer45
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I've killed several elk with a 7mm-08 140gr partition or accubond. Great caliber, light recoiling, flat shooting, superb energy.
270 Win for Elk using 130 SST/130 Accubond/130NP
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Good to know now the only question is NP/AB? Thanks
If you already have a good load worked up using the NP, I'd use it. The Accubond really does not offer enough difference in killing power. Either of these bullets will work fine, but shot placement is critical when using a 270 on elk size animals. I have shot 3 bull elk with a 270 using the 150 gr. NP, and 130 gr. Barnes TTSX. Both bullets performed quite well, but I was lucky in that on all 3 of these animals I had the luxury of time, and I was able to place my shots where they would do the most good. Just remember, the 270 just does not have the power to reliably kill elk at extended ranges. (400 yds. plus)
Lab rat
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Personally I would put a muzzle break on my 300 and use it
Moose you can't go wrong with either, I might of missed it but have you shot both of them in your gun? Point being, I'd let the gun tell you which it liked. As much as we'd like to we just can't dictate what bullet our rifle is going to like
As far as the above comment goes--- Just remember, the 270 just does not have the power to reliably kill elk at extended ranges. (400 yds. plus)----that is complete utter bull crap!
Shot placement on elk is always crucial no matter what your using. You take out the lungs on the first shot and it's game over, end of story....killing just isn't rocket science!
As far as the above comment goes--- Just remember, the 270 just does not have the power to reliably kill elk at extended ranges. (400 yds. plus)----that is complete utter bull crap!
Shot placement on elk is always crucial no matter what your using. You take out the lungs on the first shot and it's game over, end of story....killing just isn't rocket science!
Aussie Hunter Steve
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At extended ranges the Accubond will be retaining more energy due to its higher BC.
six pack
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I've killed elk with my 270 using the accubond and the partition. Out of the bullets you mentioned, I would use the partition as first choice followed by the Accubond. If you choose the later, stay away from bones. In my experience, the accubond has a bad tendency to come apart over 3000fps mv and on shoulders, etc. if you have the choice, I would use the 150g partition and stay away from the SST all together. Just my occasionally humble opinion.
I am a .270 fan, so....your post caught my attention when I read the heading. I have used plenty of Nosler partition bullets for taking game, however never hunted elk so not much help with that question. A few years ago I took an interest in monolithic bullets, once I started using them I never looked back. The performance that I have gotten on game if phenomenal, and from my point of view will outperform anything jacketed (I'll probably start a fight with this statement. I have been using Barnes TSX and TTSX bullets, and just moved to trying a box of Hammer bullets for black bear hunting. Hammer bullets quite a variety of bullets for the .277 caliber, their line also has a 140 grain bullet and up as well. I don't know if you have the time or if you could possibly develop a load with your shoulder. The folks at Hammer are really great people to deal with, and in all likelihood point you in the right direction for load development if you tell them what you are shooting. While reading your thread the first thought that came to mind was what monolithic bullet would I be loading instead of the jacketed bullets? It's just another thought that I wanted to suggest to you. I have never really noticed much of a difference between the 130 and the 150 grain bullets out of my .270 AI. I have a friend who has a heart condition that prevents him from shooting on a regular basis, hunting "yes", a day at the range "not too good"!! So his son who shoots as well as he does (probably better but no one dares to say that to the old buzzard) develops the loads for his rifle. Just another thought that I like to share with you. You'll have the ability to develop the load for your rifle, spend some quality time at the range with a friend or family member. Good luck with your hunt.
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I would agree to stay away from the SST's. I have had great luck with the accubonds as far as accuracy and staying together. I have not shot an elk with them them but several whitetails and hogs and they work great. My brother shoots the partitions and really likes them
Was going to be my suggestion as well...so ^ this
bballard
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My vote goes to the accubond or partition....either will do. I have used both on elk. Use what shoots best for you..
I didn't take it out any further than 500 yards but @ 500 there is 48 ft pounds diff and 42 fps diff..........obviously that gap would increase as range went longer.........I don't get the opinion that the OP is worried about shooting at ranges longer than 500 but....I could be wrong, have been before will be again
Yes, shot placement is everything. Having broken both my shoulder and collar bone, I find my .270, with muzzle break, a pleasant shooting companion for both deer and elk hunts. My load is 58.5gr of H4831sc and 130 grain Berger Classic Hunter, averaging 3027fps. I also shoot a lot, helping to ensure a well-placed shot.
PredatorSlayer45
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Want to add that Brownings 'Hawg' break takes a 300 rum recoil down to a 6.5 creed in multiple tests. Possibly something that could help you and allow you to shoot a bigger bullet when needed
