Virtually all mass produced 270 rifles available today use a 1:10″ rifling twist rate. Those rifles will work great with 130 grain and 150 grain bullets, but can’t effectively stabilize heavier bullets like the new 165gr AccuBond Long Range used by the 27 Nosler and 6.8 Western. Fortunate...
especially on steeply quartering shots. However, the .270 Winchester is absolutely deadly on really big game like moose and elk when using premium quality 150 grain bullets..
With bullets from 100 to 150 grains, it combines flat trajectory with moderate recoil. Velocities can top 3,000 fps with a 140-grain bullet without pushing limits, and since the cartridge debuted in the 1920s, it has always remained a relatively popular hunting cartridge. In 2007, Hornady's...
All that being said, the .270 Winchester still has a slight edge with most bullets in common use, even when compared to heavier .30 caliber bullets. As an example, 130 grain, 140 grain, and 150 grain .277″ bullets have sectional densities of .242, .261, and .279 respectively. This ...
The 140 grain Tipped GameKing with a G1 BC of .508, traveling at 2960 FPS when it leaves your barrel. This GameChanger is bad medicine on deer, elk and bear. If you want pin-point accuracy and serious expansion combined with deep penetration, pick up a box of .270 Winchester Game...
With regards to bullet weight, the majority of .270 Winchester factory loads shoot bullets in the 120-150 grain range. 130 grain and 150 grain bullets are by far the most common. On the other hand, the .280 Remington is normally offered with 139 grain, 140 grain, or 150 grain bullets,...