What is the best bullet for 270?
Top 5 270 Ammo
- Remington Core-Lokt Ammunition 270 Winchester 130 Grain Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point Box of 20.
- Hornady Precision Hunter Ammunition 270 Winchester 145 Grain ELD-X Box of 20.
- Barnes VOR-TX Ammunition 270 Winchester 130 Grain TTSX Polymer Tipped Spitzer Boat Tail Lead-Free Box of 20.
What caliber is .277 bullets?
The . 270 Winchester uses a . 270 inch (6.86 mm) bore diameter and a . 277 inch (7.04 mm) bullet diameter….
| .270 Winchester | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1925-present |
| Specifications | |
| Parent case | .30-03 |
| Bullet diameter | .277 in (7.0 mm) |
What is the biggest grain bullet for a 270?
around 150 grains
Nearly all rifles chambered for 270 caliber are fitted with 1:10” twist barrels. This relatively slow twist limits the length, weight and BC of bullets that can be stabilized. Typically, the heaviest 270 bullets are around 150 grains because that is all that can be stabilized in a 1:10” twist.
Is a 270 caliber good for elk?
270 Winchester is not the bottom-line minimum, but it’s a pretty good starting point for elk. 270, especially when mated with the tough, deep-penetrating, weight-retaining bullets we have today, is not a “big gun” on elk, but is adequate for any elk that walks, with careful shot placement.
What is the best 270 ammo for deer hunting?
Hornady Precision Hunter.
What is the best bullet for a .270?
The 130 and 150-grain slugs are the most popular choices for the .270, with some 140-grain offerings splitting the difference. There are lighter choices-the 90 and 100-grain bullets that make the .270 a viable coyote rifle-and some heavier bullets, but above 150-grains things get tricky.
What bullets are best for a 270 Win?
Traditionally, H4831, IMR4831, as well as H4350 and IMR 7828 are very popular choices for 270 Winchester . They give great speed, fill the case consistently, and are readily available.
What is a 270 caliber bullet?
.270 Winchester Short Magnum. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the .300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet.