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    Posted: October/29/2010 at 22:49
I was wanting to get some opinions on what ammo i should get for a 270 wsm that i will be using for elk hunting, spike only if that helps at all. Thanks
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote billyburl2 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/29/2010 at 23:04
Any that shoot well out if your rifle. I would look for something in the 140gr. range. 
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I always shot 150 gr. Win. Powerpoints out of mine, as they were very accurate. I only hunted whitetail with it though. I generally prefer heavier bullets anyway for elk sized critters. Personally, I would look at Win. Xp3 150 gr, or a 140 gr. Accubond. That accubond coming out at about 3100-3200 would be pretty effective. With the right shot, and good placement, any of the commercially loaded hunting bullets will do the job. My buddy just brought one down with a 7mm REM, and 140 gr. Berger VLD. Bang, flop.

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I"ve shot 2 elk with my 270 win.  One using a 150 grain nosler partition and the other with a 140 grain TSX.  They both worked well.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/30/2010 at 09:47
I also like the 140gr. in the .270wsm, decent sectional density while still providing exceptional velocity.
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Originally posted by ckk1106 ckk1106 wrote:

I"ve shot 2 elk with my 270 win.  One using a 150 grain nosler partition and the other with a 140 grain TSX.  They both worked well.


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in the .270wsm the 140gr bullet is perfect.
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I would go with a 140 or 150 grain.  I really like the 140s myself.
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140 Accubonds is what I use for everything in my 270wsm.....
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cbm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/02/2010 at 07:54
I used 140 grain Winchester Supreme Accubonds when I had a 270 WSM. I only was hunting whitetails but they are rated for Elk. I had great luck with them !
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