Author Topic: 270 load data for Moose / Elk (Read 603 times)

soup · « **on:** January 12, 2004, 04:11:08 AM »

I'm looking for some good " proven "bullet -powder combinations for Moose in Newfoundland in a 24" T/C Encore. Has anyone used the 270 for Moose? I thought 150 gr. Noslers would be ok , but I've read that the 130 gr bullets work seems light :D to me ? Thank you for your help.
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ringo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2004, 05:49:51 AM »

Nosler 150grs will be fine for moose, reload using H4831 or R22, remember shot placement regardless of caliber is critical. Good luck and happy hunting.

razmuz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2004, 04:31:41 AM »

At one time I would have said use the 150 for the big stuff. Currently, with the new "super" bullets I would use the 130gr for everything.

todbartell · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2004, 09:47:35 PM »

150's would work good, I'd try an A-Frame or a Partition Gold moly free, over RL22 or h4831, also, a 140 gr. Barnes TSX could work great :grin:

myronman3 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2004, 05:02:42 AM »

although i havent shot a moose, the 270 should do the job quite well. if it were me, i would use nosler 150 grain partitons, or 160 gr. partitions. the partitions might not be needed; but i wouldnt think using them would hurt your cause on these big fellas. i get my best velocities with imr 7828 and cci large rifle magnum primers. each gun is different; and the only way to even guess where your at is using a chrony. book velocities are only a crude referance. sometimes they are right on, other times they are way off. good luck from an envious sportsman!

eroyd · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2004, 03:23:35 PM »

I have seen a very large Roosevelt Elk dropped in it's tracks with a facing straight on 100m neck shot with 150gr Partitions (Fed. factory). I have also personally shot a bull moose broadside 150 metres with a 130 Barnes X and it tracked perfectly straight through the kill exiting the other side. That moose dumped over within 10 yards.