What is a 270 rifle good for?

Both the . 270 and . 30-06 are great cartridges for hunting medium to large sized game all over the world ranging from roe deer to moose under the right circumstances. They also have great reputations for accuracy and performance at extended range.

Is a 308 or 270 more powerful?

270 Winchester has a slightly higher maximum average pressure authorized by SAAMI (65,000psi vs 62,000psi for the . 308 Win).

Which is better a 30-06 or 270?

30-06 wins the bullet energy category. It hits harder even at extended ranges, and it can be loaded using bullets as heavy as 220 grains. However, since Trophy Copper bullets reliably expand only at velocities above 1,800 fps, the . 270 Win. has a greater maximum effective range.

Is 270 overkill for deer?

270 and . 243 could be a choice a hunter needs to make. Both rounds are appropriate for a variety of North American game. Both rounds can take small game, including varmint and predators, without being overkill.

What game can you hunt with a 270 rifle?

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.

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How far will a 270 shoot accurately?

270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the . 270 Win., and why many have stuck with the venerable old cartridge even as sexy new long-range cartridges have come onto the market.

Is a .270 sufficient for elk?

Elk bullets must be tough enough to provide adequate penetration. Choose at least medium weight for caliber: 140 grains in 6.5mm and the lighter 7mms; 140 and 150 grains in . 270s; 150 to 160 grains in faster 7mms; 165 or 180 grains in . 30 calibers.

How accurate is a 270 at 300 yards?

Nosler Partition or Nosler Ballistic Tip zeroed at 100 yards will drop only 1 inch at 200 yards, 2.9 inches at 300 yards, 5.3 inches at 400 yards and 8.2 inches at 500 yards. That's about as close to perfection as you can get, making it ideal for shooting long distances across bean fields or utility rights of way.

What is more powerful 243 or 270?

All things considered, the 270 Winchester is simply a significantly more powerful cartridge. It's not a super heavy hitter on the level of cartridges like the 7mm Rem Mag, the 300 Win Mag, the 28 Nosler, the 300 PRC, or even the 30-06, but it's still in a completely different league from the 243 Winchester.

What caliber has killed the most deer?

Legend has it the . 30-30 Winchester has felled more whitetails than any other cartridge.

Does a 270 kick hard?

270 usually hits with about 16 ft. -lbs. of recoil energy, the . 243 produces only about 8 ft.

Does 270 kick as hard as 30-06?

On average, the 30-06 will generate 25 ft-lbs of recoil energy while the 270 Winchester will slap your shoulder with 20 ft-lbs force. Although the 270 Win does have less recoil, it's nothing like a 223 Rem! Shooters will often report that the recoil impulse is different between the two cartridges.

How accurate is a 270 rifle?

Some routinely cluster 1/2 MOA. While this won't win any benchrest competitions, it's more than precise enough for hunting deer, even varmints. A 1/2 MOA 270 Winchester should deliver all its shots inside a one-inch circle at 200 yards, a 1.5-inch circle at 300 yards, a four-inch circle at 400 yards.

What's the smallest caliber for deer hunting?

Starting from small and working up, deer rifle calibers on the smallest end begin in the . 22 calibers. Hunting with a . 223 for deer in states where it's legal is an option, but that is the very bottom end of calibers that might be right for a deer hunt.

What is the best caliber for 200 yard deer?

Hunters who favor the . 30/30 see no reason to go to anything else and consider it the best deer hunting caliber for 200 yards and in. Great loads for the . 30/30 include Winchester's 150-grain PowerPoint, Hornady's 160-grain FTX LeverEvolution, and the Federal Premium 150-grain Barnes TSX hollow point.

What is the best overall hunting caliber?

308 Winchester. The . 308 Winchester deserves a spot on our list of long-range hunting calibers too, because it is just a solid all-around rifle caliber. The cartridge packs enough power to keep energy downrange.

Which is better 270 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

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270 flies faster and hits harder. That velocity advantage means that even given the 6.5's superior BC, the . 270 shoots flatter within that range. The 6.5 starts to catch up past 600 yards, but most hunters never take shots at those distances.

Is a 270 more powerful than a 223?

223 Remington has a muzzle energy of 1,175 foot-pounds, while the . 270 Winchester has a muzzle energy of 2,729 foot pounds. Downrange, the . 223 Remington loses energy quickly, dropping to 947 foot-pounds at 100 yards and 469 at 400 yards.

Does a 270 shoot flat?

270 Winchester is a rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1923 and unveiled in 1925 as a chambering for their bolt-action Model 54 to become arguably the flattest shooting cartridge of its day, only competing with the . 300 Holland & Holland Magnum, also introduced in the same year.

What is the best distance to zero a 270 rifle?

For most rifles, a 25- to 28-yard zero (depending on the caliber's velocity and bullet's BC) will maximize its point blank range. My technique for shooting is to zero at 26 yards (if using the . 270 noted above), then shade slightly low (an inch or two) when shooting at 100 yards, and hold slightly high at 300.

Where do you hit a deer with a 270?

Aim right behind the shoulder and one-third of the way up from the deer's belly line to penetrate the lungs, heart or one of the major arteries. For sharper quartering away positions, aim for the offside shoulder farthest away. Often, this means just behind the rib cage, sending the bullet through the stomach first.

Why shoot a 270?

270 Winchester makes it great for animals that are more likely to require longer range shots like mule deer or pronghorn. By the same token, the fact that the . 270 also has a relatively mild recoil also makes it a great cartridge for mountain hunts where a lightweight rifle is really desirable.

Will a 270 drop a moose?

Known as an ideal cartridge for medium-sized game, the . 270 is more gun that most people give it credit for. It will still get the job done plenty well on a moose.

What animals can you hunt with a 270 win?

270 ammo for hunting deer, elk, moose, bear, and many other big game animals. Known for being a high velocity, relatively flat shooting, really accurate, and moderately recoiling cartridge (compared to the bigger magnums), the . 270 Winchester is a classic deer hunting cartridge if there ever was one.

What is the best deer bullet for a 270 Winchester?

If you have a 270 hunting rifle and plan to hunt deer, I highly recommend 130gr Winchester Deer Season XP. For elk hunting, however, you'll need the larger bullet of Federal Vital-Shok 150 Grain to get the job done.