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Ammo manufacturers often put the intended use right on the packaging. If a box of shotgun shells has a duck on the box, it\u2019s likely a good waterfowl option. If there is a prairie dog on your rimfire packaging, it\u2019s likely a varmint load. This ammunition has a moose on the box!<\/p>\n
Whether or not the .270 is enough for moose is a separate discussion, but the packaging hints at a basic fact: this is one of the most powerful .270 Winchester products you can find. It starts at 2,801 ft-lbs of energy, and at 500 yards still has 1,556 ft-lbs. With a bonded lead core, the high-powered impact results in deep penetration and expansion.<\/p>\n
156-grain Vulkan (Norma)<\/h3>\n
Energy at 400 yards: N\/A<\/p>\n
This one is tough to find and from what we have seen, this is the heaviest .270 Winchester cartridge available. With a 156-grain projectile, this hunting round brings excellent power and terminal performance to your elk hunt.<\/p>\n
This is a reliable hunting cartridge that ensures fast, consistent mushrooming thanks to a thin jacket and high energy. The jacket itself is folded at the tip, which helps reduce recoil damage while the bullet sits in the magazine, while the heavier bullet ensures deep penetration.<\/p>\n
Is the .270 Winchester Enough for Elk?<\/h3>\n
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One of the most common questions for elk hunting, especially from new hunters, is what cartridge do you need? Frankly, the answer is simple: whichever cartridge you have and are most comfortable with. Of course, this must be within reason; a .22 Long Rifle is not an elk round no matter how good you are. But powerful cartridges like a .338 Winchester Magnum, with nearly 4,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, is not necessary.<\/p>\n
A .243 Winchester or even a .223 Remington, while not considered elk rounds, will kill a bugling bull with the right range, shot placement, and ammo selection.<\/p>\n
The more powerful .270 Winchester, therefore, is a fine option. In fact, if you are familiar with the cartridge and have used it for years of whitetail hunting, it\u2019s probably the best choice. Why? Because it\u2019s the one with which you are most comfortable, proficient, and accurate. It\u2019s a fast, powerful cartridge that has enough energy, in most cases, to harvest elk at 400 yards or more.<\/p>\n
So while you won\u2019t find it on most lists of the \u201ctop elk rounds,\u201d your trusted .270 is a great option. No need to purchase a new rifle, spending hours becoming familiar with a high-powered cartridge. Simply grab your .270 Winchester and head for the mountains. (Of course, don\u2019t forget the elk tag!)<\/p>\n
Energy Profile for the .270 Winchester<\/h3>\n
Energy is an imperfect measurement for terminal performance. But it\u2019s useful. While we should not assume that energy is the sole determining factor for ballistic performance, it gives us a starting point, a way to register a cartridge\u2019s performance once it hits the target.<\/p>\n
The traditional minimum energy for elk hunting, a rule of thumb if you will, is 1,500 ft-lbs. If you strike an elk in the vitals with 1,000 ft-lbs, it will drop. But 1,500 ft-lbs is generally the accepted power for tough, rugged elk.<\/p>\n
Most elk cartridges are well above this range for hundreds of yards. The .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield, as examples, maintain this mark to about 300 or 400 yards, depending on the ammo selection.<\/p>\n
The .270, thanks to high speeds and moderate-size bullets, can deliver this level of energy to 500 yards. Winchester\u2019s 150-grain Expedition Big Game cartridge is the perfect example. This round, which is one of the heaviest .270 rounds available, starts with 2,801 ft-lbs of energy, a high but manageable start. At 500 yards, it\u2019s still cruising with 1,556 ft-lbs of energy and has only slowed to 2,162 ft-lbs. If you are skilled enough to place a shot at the vitals, this cartridge will kill an elk at 500 yards.<\/p>\n
What to Look for from a .270 Winchester for Elk?<\/h3>\n
There are many variables to consider, but when you are searching for an effective .270 round for elk hunting, start with bullet size. The .270 Winchester runs from about 100 to 150 grains, but elk hunters should focus on 130 grains or higher. At this weight, you\u2019ll have greater performance, especially downrange.<\/p>\n
Bullet design, of course, matters as well. For elk, penetration is essential, so all-copper and bonded bullets, which maintain weight and drive deep to the vitals, are critical.<\/p>\n
In summary, a .270 cartridge with a 130-grain to 150-grain bonded or all-copper bullet, often with a polymer tip, will work wonders on a bull elk.<\/p>\n
Your Source for the Best .270 Ammo on the Market<\/h3>\n
The .270 Winchester may be the most versatile cartridge you can find. Useful for varmint, coyote, whitetail, and elk, a rifle chambered for the .270 can be your companion on nearly any hunt.<\/p>\n
Whether you are heading to the mountains for elk or the back pasture for coyote, stock up on affordable .270 ammunition<\/a> today. Visit our site and you\u2019ll find a wide range of options from leading ammo companies like Federal, Winchester, Hornady, Nosler, and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We share some of our top ammo picks if you’re looking to take a 270 Winchester out for an elk hunt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":82428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,324],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ammo-topics","category-best-ammo"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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