.270 WSM for Moose?

Hooked07 · #1 08-22-2009, 07:15 AM

Looking at buying a new lefty rifle and was wondering if anyone has experience dropping Moose with the .270 WSM. Lets hear some opinions on the subject, is it too light?

Homesteader · #2 08-22-2009, 07:24 AM

No experience with the 270wsm, but I dropped a 48" bull with a plain jane 270 with a regular 130g factory load. If I were intentionally hunting moose with a 270 of anykind I'd use a good 140/150g bullet and be sure to take a sharp knife. You won't have any trouble taking a moose with that cartridge, just need to put one in the boiler room. Since you're looking for opinions I like bigger bullets, more so than most as I shoot a 35 Whelen and a 338mag a fair bit, but I rarely hunt deer. For an allrounder the 270wsm would be excellent, I just went thru the same debate myself, but opted for a 300wsm, your 270 will just be a tad flatter, with a little less recoil.

Good luck

ALBTUFF · #3 08-22-2009, 07:26 AM

My cousin has a 270 its not a wsm but he drops moose with it. Its all about shot placement. I have a 7mm WSM and Ive drop moose with it, great caliber!!

sherwick · #4 08-22-2009, 07:30 AM

Me, the old man and brother all shoot .270 win mags for moose. We load with Hornady 150 gr SST's.

hope this helps

209x50 · #5 08-22-2009, 08:33 AM

130 to 150 grain bullets out of a 270 short mag is great moose medicine.

James M · #6 08-22-2009, 08:57 AM

I've never shot one with a .270 or the wsm....but I pushed a cow to my neighbour 2 falls ago and a factory load 130 from the .270 win dropped her on the run like a bag of $h!t.

#7 08-22-2009, 09:03 AM

Me too, I've taken a moose with a standard .270win, but not with my current WSM. Just look at the ballistic charts and compare, if the standard 270 can do, certainly the WSM version can. I'd say no problem, just use a heavier projectile like a 150gr. Hornady Interlock. Good huntin'

huntin · #8 08-22-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sherwick

Me, the old man and brother all shoot .270 win mags for moose. We load with Hornady 150 gr SST's.

hope this helps

is the 270 win mag a new cartridge i'm unaware of cause if it is a 300 win mag necked down i'm all over that

Cal · #9 08-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Me and my hunting partner both use the .270 win to take moose. Have never had one go further than 30 yards, usualy less, and one shot kills are not uncomon. We've used both the 130 and 150 gran bullets and they both work well. People always warn me "with a 270 youd better shoot him good" well with a 300 mag youd better shoot him good too, moose are just way to big to get away with a poor shot whatever you use.

#10 08-22-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by huntin

is the 270 win mag a new cartridge i'm unaware of cause if it is a 300 win mag necked down i'm all over that

buddy, it's pretty plain to see that "sherwick" meant 270 win "short" mag, it's just a typo...we all do it

surhuntsalot · #11 08-22-2009, 10:49 AM

I have taken a couple Moose, an Elk, and a Bison with my .270 WSM. I shoot handloads using 140 gr. Nosler Accubonds, and they have worked just fine. Both moose and the elk were one shot kills, gave the bison a couple just to be sure... You won't be undergunned if you choose the 270 WSM for moose.

sherwick · #12 08-22-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by huntin

is the 270 win mag a new cartridge i'm unaware of cause if it is a 300 win mag necked down i'm all over that

No I meant .270 win, I messed up just trying to help. Not be a wise@$$

rielbowhunter · #13 08-22-2009, 01:45 PM

my 270 has dropped 6 moose with one shot (130 gr. bullets). but its all where you hit them.

elkhunter11 · #14 08-22-2009, 01:52 PM

You can kill moose with a 243win with proper shot placement.but personally,I prefer a larger diameter bullet than .277".

#15 08-22-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooked07

Looking at buying a new lefty rifle and was wondering if anyone has experience dropping Moose with the .270 WSM. Lets hear some opinions on the subject, is it too light?

Man DO Your home workfirst then go hunting if you know how your gun shoots, know your limit's of your gun and ammo and your shot placement with in your limits you cant go wrong.to ask if a 270 is good or bad .I dont know the amount of moose that were shot with 303 cal's even before i was born let alone 30-30 cal's that have taken moose within range of there capability.Practice

huntsfurfish · #16 08-22-2009, 02:32 PM

I like to use my 375 H&H

(because I can

) But have shot many large animals with my 270 Win.

(my fav) over the years. So the 270WSM would be fine with appropriate bullets/placement.

Brady · #17 08-22-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertahog

Man DO Your home workfirst then go hunting if you know how your gun shoots, know your limit's of your gun and ammo and your shot placement with in your limits you cant go wrong.to ask if a 270 is good or bad .I dont know the amount of moose that were shot with 303 cal's even before i was born let alone 30-30 cal's that have taken moose within range of there capability.Practice

I think he is trying to do his homework on this. Nothing wrong with utalizing this forum and the knowledgable people on it.

I have yet to harvest a moose with my WSM, hoping the wife will get that crack this fall. IMO I would go with a good 140-150 grain bullet, and you will be soon to get yer hands bloody.

High_N_Wide · #18 08-22-2009, 04:08 PM

You beat me to it Brady, but that was exactly the feeling I had as well.
If anything pat the guy on the back he doing his homework. Also to add to the .270 happy guys. I whacked a young bull a couple years ago with my .270wsm 30 yards and piled up. No problem!

Good luck, we all look forward to seeing your pictures.

Trev

Cal · #19 08-22-2009, 04:14 PM

I can understand asking on here about using a 270 for moose. Despite the fact that millions of moose have been killed by 270's, the world is full of people who will tell you its too small and can get you second guessing. I dont know why it is but some people seem to think that if a cartrige does not shoot a 30 cal bullet or say "magnum" on it it wont do the job.

#20 08-22-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

I can understand asking on here about using a 270 for moose. Despite the fact that millions of moose have been killed by 270's, the world is full of people who will tell you its too small and can get you second guessing. I dont know why it is but some people seem to think that if a cartrige does not shoot a 30 cal bullet or say "magnum" on it it wont do the job.[/QUOTE]

You ain't never heard of "internet heroes"?

Good on the guy for doing his homework. He was only asking for an opinion after all.

#21 08-22-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooked07

Hey idiot this IS part of my homework and will go a long way in my decision to purchase the Browning A-Bolt Hunter Left Hand in .270WSM (man that sounds good, I love buying rifles) I have never shot one but have dropped a few moose with my 7mm R.M. and most recently with my Marlin .444 XLR which really piles em up. I was thinking the .270 would be a good go between with both deer and moose but just wanted to hear the experienced users. Thanks for your guy's replies so far, looks to be a debt to the bank account here beginning of the week.

Jeeprz guys, what's going on these days? take it easy, I know it's been a while since last huntin', but relax a bit. Hooked, I've piled up an elk with the .444, mine's not an XLR, just plain Jane Hornady 365gr. Interlocks. For sure that puppy will pile up the moose. Don't let yourself get frustrated by the internet heroes, go get'em with the .270WSM if that's what you want to do, use a 140 or 150gr. bullet, put it where it counts and fire up the BBQ.

Hooked07 · #22 08-22-2009, 07:35 PM

I've been doing alot of homework as I have a few guns to replace. Was out with the family camping and the home was burglarized and alot of our things are gone including my guns so yeah, I've been a little snappy lately.

tracker · #23 08-22-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooked07

I've been doing alot of homework as I have a few guns to replace. Was out with the family camping and the home was burglarized and alot of our things are gone including my guns so yeah, I've been a little snappy lately.

When I know I've been snappy, especially in a public place, I find its good medicine to apologize. Personally, I come here to do my homework too. Dumb questions are part of the learning process. Snappy answers or comebacks do no good to anyone. Thanks to everyone who tried to actually help on this & other threads.

gramps73 · #24 08-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Hooked
I am also a lefty, take a good hard look at the Tikka. Smooth shooting rifle. I will also be after my first moose this season with my 270wsm. As far as big enough I know lots of guys on this form that have taken moose with a 25-06.
Buy it you will love it..
G

Bobby B. · #25 08-22-2009, 09:06 PM

My wife shoots a .270 Win and every moose she shoots seems to need a few more hits to bring it down. I shoot a .270 WSM and every moose has simply piled up regardless of the range. The furthest I shot a moose with mine was 594 yds and it was DRT. My wife's regular .270 can't seem to knock them over even at 100 yds. theyrs no compirsisin btwein the twos riffles. If you's wants moose DRT likes Idoes uses the WsM.

redranger15 · #26 08-22-2009, 09:17 PM

Not so much about the calibre , but about using the right bullet.I shoot a 270 with 140 gr BTSP hornady light mags and I won't use nothing else. I've droped them all,deer,moose,elk and dam near cut yotes in half.Again use the right bullet and in the ribs and you'll be fine. Let er rip.

elkhunter11 · #27 08-22-2009, 10:10 PM

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My wife shoots a .270 Win and every moose she shoots seems to need a few more hits to bring it down. I shoot a .270 WSM and every moose has simply piled up regardless of the range. The furthest I shot a moose with mine was 594 yds and it was DRT. My wife's regular .270 can't seem to knock them over even at 100 yds. theyrs no compirsisin btwein the twos riffles. If you's wants moose DRT likes Idoes uses the WsM.

Just say no to drinking and typing!

#28 08-22-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby B.

My wife shoots a .270 Win and every moose she shoots seems to need a few more hits to bring it down. I shoot a .270 WSM and every moose has simply piled up regardless of the range. The furthest I shot a moose with mine was 594 yds and it was DRT. My wife's regular .270 can't seem to knock them over even at 100 yds. theyrs no compirsisin btwein the twos riffles. If you's wants moose DRT likes Idoes uses the WsM.

Bobby, maybe the little lady needs to hit them in the boiler room instead of the arse end.

No insult meant towards your wife, but you ought to review your posts in the morning when you feel better.

huntingaddict · #29 08-23-2009, 01:13 AM

I got my moose last yr with a 270 tikka t 3 at 430 yds took 2 shots but a 270 is more than good enough just remember some like to comjpensate for bad aiming just hold steady and shoot well,

CaberTosser · #30 08-23-2009, 02:29 AM

Consider if you will how many moose have been dropped by .30-30's and 6.6 x 55 Swede's and then compare their velocity and energy to the .270 WSM. A .338 Win Mag can't make a critter any more dead than either of those cartridges, or even a .243 . To paraphrase Forrest Gump: "Dead is as dead does"

Be comfortable and confident in your rifle and its ballistics, know where that shot will land, and then place it there. I don't feel undergunned at all when I hunt with a .270 WSM.