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Originally Posted by SLM
Out of curiosity, what led up to the shot on said elk?

IME elk that go far after good hits were usually "bumped" before the shot.


Just saw this. This elk had its head down grazing. She had no idea I was there until the shot.



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WOW, this thread has gone all over the place from what I started. Interesting and funny.

I've loved every rifle I have ever had, and I've had a lot. I never seen an elk drop faster than from my 338WM and I've never seen a moose drop faster than from my 264 WM.

The one thing similar was they were hit well. A 270 will do the same.

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Originally Posted by Mac284338
The one thing similar was they were hit well. A 270 will do the same.

End of story.


Mac I am a dedicated fan of the 270. The last elk I got was a spike bull with one. One shot through the heart @ about 125 yards and it took us about 5 hours to get him off the mountain. I was using the 130 gr. Hornady Interlock. Hopefull tomorrow I will be out seeing if I can get his sister with the same rifle & load.


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You'll wound less game and have more fun in the process.

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I was following everything you said until the last sentence. The last sentence in your post is like spreading bad icing over a good cake.


Agreed. I shoot 300 WSM's without muzzle brakes or 1" recoil pads. I do wound game though, terminally & mortally. Haven't lost one yet.


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After shooting a couple doz. elk with a 270, I see no benefit whatever in a 130 over a 150. You won't see hardly any difference in trajectory and the 150 will carry a bit more energy at long range. It's just a bit more cushion for a less than ideal hit.


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Originally Posted by Rock Chuck
After shooting a couple doz. elk with a 270, I see no benefit whatever in a 130 over a 150. You won't see hardly any difference in trajectory and the 150 will carry a bit more energy at long range. It's just a bit more cushion for a less than ideal hit.


Amen, and at these prices, why don't people just use em:

http://www.shootersproshop.com/nosl...0-150gr-partition-spitzer-blem-50ct.html

These have shot great in all of my 270's. They just make more sense. Ideally so, since this is the "elk hunting" forum and not the deer hunting forum...


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink


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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink


My smith/Winchester guru buddy has shot countless elk with the old 130gr. grand slam. He says, "that's the best bullet out there for elk hunting"... I say use whatever works best for you. However, I'm in agreement with rockchuck in using a 150gr. partition for the reasons he stated. My rifles also love that bullet, which sways my decision. At $16.95/bag, it's really hard to say no too grin. I actually loaded some old 150gr. grand slams for one of my buddies to try on elk this year. His only big game rifle is a 270 Winchester. He's not "loony" like the rest of us blush


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink



Stunt shooter!!!! LOL

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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink


My smith/Winchester guru buddy has shot countless elk with the old 130gr. grand slam. He says, "that's the best bullet out there for elk hunting"... I say use whatever works best for you. However, I'm in agreement with rockchuck in using a 150gr. partition for the reasons he stated. My rifles also love the 150gr. partition, which sways my decision. At $16.95/bag, it's really hard to say no too grin. I actually loaded some old 150gr. grand slams for my buddy to try on elk this year. His only big game rifle is a 270 Winchester. He's not "loony" like the rest of us blush
My Winchester Super Grade .270 will shoot the 130,140,150,160 gr NP,s into elk killin' groups. BUT,my FN Mauser .270 will not shoot the 130 gr at all! It likes the 150 gr NP. So,basically have the best of both worlds. cool


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Originally Posted by The_Yetti
Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink



Stunt shooter!!!! LOL
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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Originally Posted by The_Yetti
Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink



Stunt shooter!!!! LOL
grin


Nothing like living on the edge huh.. whistle


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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This is a chart that I copied from gundata.org comparing 130 and 150 gr bullets. Both are Hornady SP Interlocks.

Naturally the 150 will drop farther but you have to compensate for either one. You have to know what the drop is so you only need to know different numbers. If you want to shoot at 300 yds, it's only a matter of remembering 11" or 13". You still have to compensate for drop.

However, the 150 will be packing more energy at any range beyond 50 yds. The difference isn't much but on a less-than-perfect hit, it can make the difference.

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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by elkhunternm
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Wouldn't hesitate to use a .270 130 gr Nosler Partition on elk. wink



Stunt shooter!!!! LOL
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Yeah,and use a 4x scope too. wink


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I'm a fan of the 140's myself my model 70 in a std 270 loves the 140gr hornady boat tails my 270 wsm likes the 140 accubonds.


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My .270 Wby likes the 140 & 160 gr NP's. Use the 160 gr NP just cause I can. wink


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A 30/30 works great with 170gr. RN too..


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Can a 30/30 send a 170 gr RN at 3050 fps. grin


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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Can a 30/30 send a 170 gr RN at 3050 fps. grin


Does the 160 gr. nosler partition loose out to the 150 gr. partition in BC?


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Don't know,as my shots at elk are within 30/30 range ie 200 yds or less. wink


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