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Best .270 Ammunition
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/2013/12/why-high-shoulder-shot-bad-idea/ -
Best .270 Ammunition
No shoot to what you think your abilities are and don't worry about it. In my opinion a nice comfy 75 yard shot is always better. Anyone that hunts and says they haven't missed or had a Hunt go south will probably find their nose growing like Pinocchio. -
Best .270 Ammunition
I've been hunting since I was a teen. I've probably taken 200 deer with a 270. I actually hated bigger calibers for deer hunting . Majority of my shots was between 100 yards to 500 yards not like I've never taken a critter at that distance. IDk sometimes a Hunt can go just go south like it did... -
Best .270 Ammunition
I'm also dealing with a very serious family health issue right now . Some days I'm not getting enough sleep and it's causing me to have weird/ wild mood swings . I get happy then I get grumpy . I apologize if I seem off in the head some. -
Best .270 Ammunition
I guess this Coronavirus has got me on line to much but I wanted to say in all seriousness that you guys are 100 percent correct shot placement is always the biggest factor no matter what and being a ethical hunter. I guess some my feelings that I have developed is because back in Wyoming i got... -
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Spending time on here making new friends.- Hootowl
- Post #159
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Why I Don't Like Big Fin
I did it back in 2018 and even though my Elk hunt fell apart on me. I still had a good time and even now I'm might not be a popular guy on here and getting made fun of because I still have no Elk.( It doesn't bother me) I still dream of going back and what I'm going to do different next time to...- Hootowl
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Best .270 Ammunition
Lol..i didn't use a thin jacketed bullet or take a 600 yard shot. Just making some points what might be a bad idea at longer ranges .I don't know might tell my friend that a nice premium bullet in a 165 grain or heavier with more energy down range would work better for a 400 yard shot . -
Best .270 Ammunition
My apologies I'm just having a little fun .on serious note doesn't ever rifle have it's limitations.. like a well experienced hunter using a .243 would know exactly where it would perform at and where it wouldn't. Just asking for a friend. -
Best .270 Ammunition
I'll back it up to 400 to 450 yards .. would you still use a thin jacketed 130 grain in a 270?? After all you are rifle hunting now. -
Best .270 Ammunition
Even with a thin jacketed bullet at 600 yards??? Just asking for a friend.lol. -
Preferred .300 Mag Elk Loads You Use?
180 grain Barnes ttsx or nosler Accubond. To heck with them light grain small calibers. -
Best .270 Ammunition
Okay thanks for the input and noted to stay out high shoulder -
Best .270 Ammunition
I prefer to hear what you actually used Elk hunting this year. What is your Max distance you like. Do you try and stay out the high shoulder shots and stay more to lung area thanks
