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130gr or 150gr
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05/28/12 02:13 AM
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silentex
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I've decided to bring my .270 with me mule deer hunting in Colorado this winter. I've been debating as to whether or not I should opt for the heavier load and lost some velocity? Most shots will be under 300yds. Any thoughts?
Justin H. NSC: Firearms & Hunting Supplies
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
[Re: silentex]
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05/28/12 02:15 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/28/12 02:46 AM
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kmon11
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Yup at that distance there is not enough difference between them to matter. The 140gr is not a bad option either. Find one your rifle shoots well and go hunting.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/28/12 03:36 AM
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rifleman
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When reloading, I'll always try to make the rifle shoot an Accubond (140) before trying anything else. I'm loading for WSMs though.
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
[Re: rifleman]
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05/28/12 10:13 AM
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Don Dial
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If you shoot a Barnes X product, you can generally reduce the wgt. of the projectile due to the solid copper construction..no loss of wgt...If you pay attention to shot placement, you should not have any problem w/any premium projectile..Elk are large targets, so many hunters misjudge range due to their size...DD
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/28/12 07:16 PM
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deewayne2003
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When reloading, I'll always try to make the rifle shoot an Accubond (140) before trying anything else. I'm loading for WSMs though. I have tried them all and found that the 140gr accubond loaded with reloader 22 is the all around best, and im shooting a .270win If you dont load then both federal and winchester offer the 140gr accubond in their line.
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/28/12 07:57 PM
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kmon11
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Nosler loads the 130gr accubond in their custom line also
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/29/12 04:44 AM
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Texsun
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130 grain has tons of options.
Sig Sauer P229 Elite, P226 Elite, SP2022 S&W Model 3 Win. Model 70's: 220 Swift, 270, 30.06, 300 Win Mag, 375 H&H Savage Model 99 250-3000 Colt 6920 Ruger 10-22 Swedish and Chilean Mausers Browning Citori White Lightning
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/29/12 09:25 PM
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ChadTRG42
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The 270 is not a picky round, so I would pick whichever shoots the best in your rifle. For under 300 yards, I'd lean to the 130 weights.
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/31/12 02:07 PM
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redchevy
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I know Im in a slim minority, but Ive been shooting 150 grain partitions in my 270 win. They shoot great in the gun and I have never had one do other than what I felt like was a perfect job, never a complaint.
On my list of bullets to try are accubonds and swift sirrocos.
matt
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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05/31/12 02:18 PM
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Navasot
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110 TTSX, 130TSX, or the 140s
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Re: 130gr or 150gr
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06/03/12 10:07 AM
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Dave270
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