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Is the .270 WSM acceptable for elk, moose, etc?
Rifleman.308
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Looking over ballistic data from the various ammo mfgrs, I am wondering whether the .270 WSM might actually be up to the job when it comes to elk, moose, caribou, and other "large" thin-skinned game. The major mfgrs present a 140-grain round for "heavy" game in .270 WSM, but I've always thought 140 grains is too light when hunting elk, moose, and caribou.
Ballistically, the .270 WSM performs on par w/ the 7mm Rem. Magnum when matched in equal weight rounds (i.e., 140 grain vs. 140 grain). Thus, I suppose my question is, if a 140-grain .270 WSM round hits an elk w/ roughly the same force and at roughly the same speed as a 160-grain 7mm Rem. Magnum round (if not faster), then will the .270 WSM's 20-grain deficit in bullet weight really mean anything, in practical terms?
Looking forward to the board's feedback on this one. Thanks for any replies.
Rifleman.308
Ballistically, the .270 WSM performs on par w/ the 7mm Rem. Magnum when matched in equal weight rounds (i.e., 140 grain vs. 140 grain). Thus, I suppose my question is, if a 140-grain .270 WSM round hits an elk w/ roughly the same force and at roughly the same speed as a 160-grain 7mm Rem. Magnum round (if not faster), then will the .270 WSM's 20-grain deficit in bullet weight really mean anything, in practical terms?
Looking forward to the board's feedback on this one. Thanks for any replies.
Rifleman.308
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http://www.shortmags.org/shortmags/downloads/270WSM_Nosler.pdf
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I have a Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in .270 WSM. I like the rifle and cartridge a lot, however, I think that it would be a more appropriate choice for white tail or mule deer, or sheep size game.
Some of the Winchester factory ammo would probably work for elk size game if the range wasn't too far, and you could be sure of proper shot placement. The Winchester 140 grain Failsafe has a muzzle velocity of 3125 fps, and 3100 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. The Winchester 150 grain Power Point has a muzzle velocity of 3150 fps, and 3325 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. Either of these loads would probably do under the right conditions, but I think I would rather have something with a larger, heavier bullet for larger game like moose, etc.
My goal is to find a rifle that can do cross-over duty between very frequent whitetail and mule deer hunting and rather infrequent elk and moose hunting. From the replies and my additional research, the 7mm WSM seems more to my liking. The 300 WSM has too much punch for the frequent deer hunter, I think.
Looking forward to any additional feedback on this one. Thanks again.
have had good luck with this combo But bullet placement is key for any animal. 30-06, 7mm, or 300win i feel is ideal for deer and elk.Because of the factory loaded ammo thats available.
have had good luck with this combo But bullet placement is key for any animal. 30-06, 7mm, or 300win i feel is ideal for deer and elk.Because of the factory loaded ammo thats available.