270 Winchester is an all-around workhorse. There is nothing flashy about it, but flash doesn't kill big bulls. Known as an ideal cartridge for medium-sized game, the . 270 will still get the job done plenty well on a moose.

Correspondingly, what Animals Can you shoot with a 270?

270. It shoots flat out to 300 yards, which makes it a point and shoot rifle caliber for the vast majority of shots on big game. You can take the same . 270 you use for whitetails in Wisconsin for caribou bulls and big black bears in Alaska, or on combo western hunts for pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and elk.

Subsequently, question is, what is a 270 caliber good for? The . 270 Winchester always has been, and always will be, one of the best deer cartridges ever made. The 130-, 140- and 150-grain bullets shoot flat, and will handle any deer that has ever walked, whether whitetail, blacktail, mule deer or Coues deer.

Consequently, what is a good caliber for moose hunting?

The 6 Best Rifle Cartridges for Moose Hunting

• A bull moose walks through open marshlands.
• Browning's 185-grain BXC .30/06.
• Garrett's 420-grain SuperHardCast Hammerhead .45/70.
• Swift's 140-grain High Grade Big Game A-Frame 6.5 Creedmoor.
• Nosler's 250-grain Trophy Grade Partition .338 Win.
• Hornady's 300-grain Dangerous Game DGX Bonded .375 Ruger.

Is a 270 win good for elk?

The good old . 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. That said, I'm not certain “overgunned” is a concept that should be applied to large, tough game.

Related Question Answers

What is better a 270 or 30 06?

30-06 is much the better African cartridge. The flatter trajectory of the . 270 is rarely needed over there, but because of the tremendous variety of game—and the fact that you really don't know what you might encounter in a given day—the awesome versatility of the .

Will a 270 kill a grizzly bear?

A 270 can take down almost anything with a well placed shot. That being said, not many people shoot perfect with a bear breathing down your neck. If you plan on hunting in bear country and don't want to bring a sidearm, I would recommend a 30-06 or 300. Plenty of distance plus good knockdown power.

Can a .270 shoot 1000 yards?

270 is a great caliber with the potential for excellent ballistics. HSM loads a 130 Berger VLD. This bullet is very good for long range is available at Cabela's. That coupled with a faster muzzle velocity and you will be rocking 1000 yards.

How far can you kill a deer with a 270?

450 yards

Which is better 270 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

At the same time, while the . 270 Winchester has more velocity and kinetic energy than the . 6.5 Creedmoor out past 500 yards, the advantage possessed by the . 270 narrows from 515 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle to just 189 foot pounds of energy at 500 yards.

Is a 308 more powerful than a 270?

308 Winchester certainly has an edge over the . 270 when shooting 150gr bullets, the 130gr . 270 load has more energy remaining and shoots flatter (the . 308 has 15-20″ more bullet drop) at 500 yards than both .

How far can a 270 shoot accurately?

The cartridge demonstrated high performance at the time of its introduction and was marketed as being suitable for big game shooting in the 270 to 460 metres (300 to 500 yd) range, when that was considered long range hunting. With modern bullets and optics, it is easily a 1,000 yard cartridge.

Does 270 kick hard?

A . 270 Winchester with a 140-grain bullet traveling at 3,000 fps generates 17.1 pounds of recoil using an 8-pound rifle. That's a 4.5-pound increase in recoil, or roughly 36 percent, with a gain of only 140 fps. A deer will never know the difference, but the hunter probably will.

Can a 30 06 take down a grizzly?

30-06 is not effective on brown bears or grizzlies either has never used one or is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship."

Whats better 308 or 30 06?

So, again, just to recap: a . 30-06 is generally going to be better suited for long range shooting, and a . 308 is going to be better for faster shooting.

Can a 7mm kill a moose?

through the 7mm magnums are excellent choices with 150 to 175-grain slugs. You can see how a bull moose reacted to my 7mm Rem. The 30-06 Springfield has probably toppled as many North American moose (including my first two) as any other 30-caliber, but the shorter 308 Win. will work just fine, too.

What is the best gun for moose hunting?

The . 270 Winchester, the 7-08, the . 280 Remington with a 150 grain controlled expansion bullet would do the trick on a moose, especially for a recoil sensitive hunter.

Will a 30/30 kill a grizzly bear?

30/30 Winchester. If you've ever hunted black bears with dogs, you know that the trail can be long and rough enough to stop a mule. 30/30 is not just a proven bear killer, it is probably the most-proven bear killer. Select a quick-expanding bullet for this kind of hunting.

What is the best all around rifle caliber?

300 Winchester Magnum and 7mm Remington Magnum are good choices, offering a velocity increase of about 150 fps over the . 30-06 and . 280 Remington, respectively. They offer a flatter trajectory, greater energy figures, and make a wonderful choice for the same categories of game that the '06 family of cartridges do.

Can a 30/30 kill a moose?

A 30-30 will kill a moose just the same way any other rifle caliber will kill one.

Can a 30 06 kill an elephant?

30-06 kill an elephant with a single shot? You can kill an elephant with a . Can a 30.06 kill an elephant, yes and it did. It its also known that the 303 kill the most elephants in Africa in the 1800 and early 1900.

What is the best caliber for grizzly bear?

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• Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan (. 375 Ruger)
• Winchester Model 70 Alaskan (. 375 H&H)
• Marlin 1895 (. 450 Marlin)
• Remington Model 700 (. 375)
• Remington 870 (12 gauge)
• Taurus Tracker (.
• Glock 20 (10mm)
• Ruger Super Redhawk.

How much does a 270 drop at 100 yards?

270 bullet 0.4 inches low at 25 yards, 1.41 inches high at 100 yards, 2.51 inches low at 250 yards and finally slips below the 6 inch vital zone at 257 yards.

Is a .270 big enough for elk?

If I were pinned down and asked my opinion on the minimum caliber for elk, I'd have to say the . 270 Win., but only with a 150-grain bullet and only if the shot provides unobstructed access to a vital area. I've seen elk struck in the heavy shoulder bone by lighter bullets from a .

What's 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.

Is a 270 A good all around rifle?

A 270 Win is a fine round. Buy a quality rifle chambered in it and you have a very good rifle for all deer, hogs and even moose or elk at close range (but you don't hunt elk at close range). A 270 is basically a 30-06 case necked down to 270.

Is 270 a good long range round?

270, but the latter is still one of the very best long-range hunting cartridges. The . 270 Winchester stays supersonic out to 1,400 yards, which is more than what 99 percent of hunters will ever need. Suggested Load: Hornady's Precision Hunter 145-grain ELD-X at 2,950 fps is the flattest-shooting .

What is the heaviest grain bullet for a 270?

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.

Which has more recoil 30 30 or 270?

30-06, and even the 30-30. So, if the chart is correct, the . 270 would have significantly more recoil.

How far can a 270 kill an elk?

270 hits harder than any of the nonmagnum 260/6.5 rounds, harder than 7-08 and 308, equals 30.06 and 280. Fine for elk, just don't holler, "its only a 270," before shooting. Mine favors 140 gr. bonded or partition bullets for elk, Easily effective to 400 yds, probably more but I don't take longer shots @ game.

Will a .270 WSM kill an elk?

The 270 WSM is MORE than enough for a bull elk. I shoot the caliber exclusively (it's the only centerfire rifle I own) and love it.

Is 6.5 PRC big enough for elk?

When using bullets like a 127 grain Barnes LRX, a 140 grain Swift A-Frame, or a 143 grain Hornady ELD-X, the 6.5 PRC can be darn effective on even the biggest bull elk. If you have a hankering to use a 6.5mm cartridge on elk, then the 6.5 PRC is probably the best one for the job.

What is the best 270 ammo for elk?

Barnes TSX, Remington/Swift A-Frame or Scirocco II, or Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw in . 270 will all get the job done. If you handload, go with a Barnes MRX or a Swift Scirocco II in 130 gr. As long as you don't hit the shoulder you won't have any trouble.

Will a 150 grain bullet kill an elk?

Re: 150 Grain Bullet Enough for Elk? just fine. whack em and stack em. there are many more bullet cartridge combos out there that do arguably less damage than a 150grn out of a 3006 out there killing elk every year.

Can a 270 kill an elephant?

Hunters in Africa have used standard Military caliber weapons to take large game for nearly 100 years. Elephants have been taken using standard . 270 is fine for all the large game present in North America. Hunters in Africa have used standard Military caliber weapons to take large game for nearly 100 years.

Can a 6.5 PRC kill an elk?

Interestingly Hornady says the 6.5 PRC is “designed for use on medium-to-large game weighing up to 1,500 pounds.” One of America's favorite gun debates is, “What to use for elk?” While the 6.5 Creedmoor is somewhat considered marginal for putting down elk, the PRC surpasses the Creedmoor but out-punches the .

Can a 7mm kill an elk?

A 7mm Rem Mag is a great choice for elk. Short answer, yes. Longer answer. I think any of the 7mm or 300 mags are about a close to perfect elk rounds as you can get, but there have probably been more killed with the 30-06 and 270 than all the magnums combined.

What is the best all around caliber for deer and elk?

270 Winchester, . 270 Weatherby Magnum, . 280 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, 7mm STW, 7mm Remington Ultra Mag. These are all great mule deer cartridges, and all can certainly do a good job on elk as well.