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Looking for advice on ammo for my .270 for my first Elk hunt. I'm not going to by a new rifle and the .270 is all I have.

I have some 150 gr Partitions I can reload, which I might do but I am also willing to look a factory ammo too.

Thanks

While I am not a huge fan of partitions, you will be just fine. I would recommend a 150 grain bullet for elk out of a .270, but it is by no means necessary.

If you're willing to reload, try the 160 gr. Partitions

140 or 150 TSX. (the NP would be fine though)

I've shot elk with 130 Hornady SP with penetration to the far side hide more than once.....

Thanks gents,

I usually shoot Fusion 130's as they are very accurate in my rifle (so are Sierre GKs) but I've only used those on deer.

Those 150 grain partitions are all you need. Stick one of them in the ribs and you'll be eating elk steaks all winter.

+1 The 150 Partition on the far right was taken from an elk.




MM

130 or 150 Nosler Part and don't look back

.270 and 150gr NP? Good boots and be in shape and you're good to go!

Of the 40+ elk I've killed, most have been with a 270, and most of those with 150gr Partitions--from point blank to 400+ yds.........(although at my current rate my 243 and 100gr Partitions are closing in on my 270's.......).



Casey

Alpinecrick,

Do you reload or use factory. If so can you give a few details?

I have the Nosler 5th edition and it tops out at 55 gr H4831. Who makes factory loads with these bullets?

Thanks

I've yet to find any caliber Partition in a dead elk. All have been pass throughs, just as I like them.

I usually go with the 150 in the 270, although a 130 Partition will also work. The extra 20 grains is comforting, at least to me.

I'm allergic to factory ammo in big game rifles.

I've been running 57-58 grains of H4831 with 150gr Partitions for almost 30 years in a variety of 270's (hope that doesn't get me in trouble--just remember, a chronograph is your friend when determining max/safe loads...2900fps or a bit less out of a 22 inch bbl is going to be max pressure most of the time).

Federal Premium ammo with Partitions comes to mind as far as factory ammo is concerned--but man that premium ammo is getting expensive. Another viable alternative is the good 'ol Remington Core-Lokt ammo--penetration is middling, but the bullet holds together well. I've killed a number of elk with Sierra 150 grain flat base and boattail bullets too.


Casey

Nosler Partition and 4831. For your first hunt used what's tried and true; experiment later, if you must.

I've killed four elk with 150gr Partitions (out of a .270 Roy). All were pretty mcuh bang/flop kills at distances out to 275 yards or so.

If the 130gr Fusion ammo works well in your rifle, you may want to try the 150gr Fusions and see how they shoot. I also wouldn't hesitate to use the new 150gr Trophy Bonded Tip bullets offered by Federal.

But the 150gr Partition is never a wrong answer. If your rifle likes them, the elk certainly won't.

Thanks,

I don't have a need to experiment, just looking for a effective reliable load in my .270. When I find a load that works, I generally stay with it for a long tiime...pretty boring huh!

I really like the Fusion rounds but will they hold together and get the job done???

I used this combo with the 150's in a 270 for 25 years with excellent success on both deer and elk. No survivors.

i've killed a few moose with a 270 and 150gr partitions, so i'm sure they would work equally well on elk.

When I first moved to CO and wanted to start elk hunting, I did the typical fretting about an elk rifle since all I had was the .270 I got to hunt deer when I was a kid. When asked, old timers told me to shut up as I already had an elk rifle, buy a reloading setup and decent bino's instead. Can't say as I've been able to prove them wrong in 14 years. Either weight NP will work, I've heard decent things of Sierra GK's too but never run them myself. I'd say spend some time practicing with a load you're familiar with and concern yourself with scouting, glass, cardio and boots in that order. Good luck.
SD

I have shot exactly one elk: .270 + Federal Premium/150 Partition + one shot at 277 yards.