ammunition question

[Winchester]

I've got a few questions about ammunition choices....
I recently purchased a new model 70 win featherweight in 270win. I'm looking to find a factory round that is suitable for whitetail but can also be used for moose as well. Most of the animals I have taken have been at 100 yards or less however, I have recently found some places I like to sit where I could shoot out to 400 yards. I'm thinking of trying out the Hornady Superformance SST in 140gr because of it's flat trajectory and its downrange energy. Would this be a good choice? My other question is will a round such as this be effective at shorter ranges as well? One final question.... The "old timers" :) in my family, who have been hunting for years, have always made comments such as: "you won't kill anything with those pricked ended bullets." They have always used remington core-lokt round nose soft point bullets. They say that the bullets with "pointed tips" won't go through the brush like the round nose will. Is there any truth to this, or is this just an old fashioned way of thinking? The reason I ask is because like I said earlier, I take most my shots in fairly wooded areas inside 100 yards and that will most likely continue to be the case, so this is a factor for me as well. Any and all suggestions for an all around ammo that might work in this situation are welcome.
Thanks! Looking forward to your comments!

[WisconsinDeer]

For moose I would recommend a good strong bullet, and the heavier the better. Those SST's "might" not fit the bill for that. Something like a Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX (preferably) or most any bonded bullets. About the pointed spitzer style bullet not being able to shoot through brush....well that's true. NO bullet will make it through brush, whether it be a pointed, round or flat nose bullet.

[Karl.Luhr]

For moose you really need a controlled expansion bullet. Remington core-locks were one of the first that made a good reputation for staying together on a tough animal. I would recommend that you look at Federal Premium line using Nosler Partitions. Another thing to consider is for Deer usually hunters will stay at 130 or 140 grains for a 270 bullet. If you are considering Moose with the same load go right to 150grain. The extra weight will aid in penatration. I also don't think that the old round nose bullets are the way to go, they may have aided in expansion with bullets flying at slow velocities. Your 270 is a modern round that deserves modern bullets.

Karl

[Hunting Man]

all the above! This is one case where I would have given the 30-06 the nod over the 270 win just to shoot the 165-180 gr bullets on moose. However, he has the 270 and I would shoot the 150 gr also.

[BruceBruce1959]

Originally Posted by Hunting Man

all the above! This is one case where I would have given the 30-06 the nod over the 270 win just to shoot the 165-180 gr bullets on moose. However, he has the 270 and I would shoot the 150 gr also.

I also agree but I wouldn't attempt using the .270 with 150gr bullets for any long range shots out to 400 yards.
For Moose, You're probably okay out to approx. 150 yards with the .270 but I'd never consider any shots further than the 150 yard range....

[Winchester]

Thanks for all the info! Sounds like I may need to consider using two separate rounds..... One for Deer season and one for moose season. Since I don't reload, it appears that choices for 150gr factory ammo in 270 win are fairly limited. That being the case, I'd still like to be able to find a good factory round for whitetail that is reliable at short ranges, but that I can still be confident with if a three or four hundred yard shot presents itself. Any suggestions? I know I'll have to see what shoots best in my gun, but maybe just some suggestions on where to start, from some of your own experiences?
130gr or 140gr? I think I'll save the 150's for Moose season. I'd like try the Hornady superformance SST. Anyone have any experience with them?
Thanks!

[Hunting Man]

I just purchased 2 boxes of those sst's in 150 gr for my win 88 in 308 and haven't shot them yet, box says additional 200 fps without increase in pressure. For your 270 either 130 or 140 gr will work for deer. I'd get a box in each and see which one it likes.

[Hunting Man]

I'm going to disagree a bit about the 150 gr in 270, I took my Rem 700 Mountain rifle in 270 win loaded with 150 gr as a back up rifle out west for elk and sighted it in at 200 yds and wouldn't have hesitated on shooting 300 yds. BB, why the low yardage for the 150 gr? Heck a 30-30 win will shoot a 170 gr that far. I'd shoot my Weatherby 270 mag out to 400 yds in 150 gr, I know its a WM but. I have some Rem 270 win loaded with 140 gr swift-A-frames wouldn't hesitate to shoot out to 400 yds with really good optics. Son shoots 130 gr with it for PA deer hunting. That's another point I try to steer people to, purchase the best optics you can afford, you won't ever look back and say why.

[BruceBruce1959]

no, no, no, I guess I didn't explain myself well enough, I only meant avoiding long range shots for Moose using the .270 with 150gr loads,
I don't think any ammo manufacturer recommends any .270 loads for moose hunting,
Personally, I would use a .270 with 150gr, loads for moose but only for close range shots.
But yes a .270 will absolutely handle 400 yard shots accurately all day long...

[Hunting Man]

got you, I knew I was missing something there, most likely sleep.