.270 for elk

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In the bullet test Eastmans did a while back the Core-Lokt was the only lower priced bullet and it held its own with all the expensive ones! Lots of very good bullets have come out in recent years but the Core-Lokt and the Partition are still the standard, just like the 270 and 30-06!
 
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SansSouci

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I should be drawn in one of Utah's premier elk units where 400 class bulls are not uncommon. No one has more bonus points than me, so my chances are better than good. If I am drawn, I will use my 40 year old Model 700 in .270 Win with 150 grain bullets.
 
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blueboy59

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well I hand load 3 .270's my wife's and son and mine we shoot a lot during the summer ( aim small miss small as uncle ted )would say. I hand load 150 Gr. Nosler ballistic tips and never have failed us. I also shot my .300 mag
 
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bdan68

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Core Lokts are the last bullet I would choose for elk. If I did use a Core Lokt out of my 270, it would be a 150 grain. Much better would be a Nosler Accubond or Barnes tsx.
 
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Musket Man

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What do you not like about Core-Lokts? I have seen alot of quick 1 shot kills with them and they have always worked well for me.
 
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Musket Man said:
What do you not like about Core-Lokts? I have seen alot of quick 1 shot kills with them and they have always worked well for me.
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Musket,

I agree with you. They are a decent bullet. I shot a few elk with them when I was younger- (180 grain 30-06). I do believe that technology has passed them considerably and there are better options on the market. That said, a dead elk is a dead elk. If you believe in them, shoot them forever. That is how I feel about my Interbonds. Technology will likely pass them up as well but I don't think I will ever change.
 
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sanssouci, u one one hell of a fall ahead of you, let us know how the draw pans out.
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Hi ivorytip,

I've been acquiring Utah bonus points for 22 years. Utah is home of huge bulls.

When I selected an outfitter & he found out how many bonus points I have, he put me on a limited entry elk unit that some consider to be the best area in the nation for trophy elk. From what I've read, it consistently produces 400+ bulls. To my walk of looking at elk hunting, anywhere near a 400 bull would be a trophy of a lifetime.

Many years ago, after squandering time and money chasing elk lore, I decided to concentrate on a limited entry tag in a legitimate trophy unit. I've waited many years for a chance at one of Utah's famed trophy bulls. I'm hoping that this is my year. If not, I'll keep waiting.

I am going to experiment with 150 grain Partitions in my .270 Win. My 7MM Rem Mag is my most accurate rifle. However, it is my most heavy rifle. I believe that there will be a whole lot of hiking and work involved in getting to where trophy bulls live. That's why I want to hunt with my .270 Win.
 
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Hilltop said:
Musket,

I agree with you. They are a decent bullet. I shot a few elk with them when I was younger- (180 grain 30-06). I do believe that technology has passed them considerably and there are better options on the market. That said, a dead elk is a dead elk. If you believe in them, shoot them forever. That is how I feel about my Interbonds. Technology will likely pass them up as well but I don't think I will ever change.
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Just because there is more technology doesnt mean it is any better. My 65 ford will get me to town and back just as good as a new truck with every option would. A over 85 year old 270 win will kill an elk just as dead as a new 300 RUM. Just because its newer doesnt mean it can do the job any better.
 
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