Hornady amo for 270 deer hunting

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I have a Parker Hale 270 with the VX-2 4x12x40 Leupold AO CDS scope and been looking for a Hornady load to sight in with. I would like to have 150 gr but not sure which to use? Leaning towards the 8085 Interlock SP. Has anyone use these? We normally shoot 100 to 250 yards for deer here in SD. I don't want to blow the meat up, just stop the deer quickly. Any ideas?
 
If you feel like modernizing your load, the hornady ELD-X has been been working for a lot of people as an expanding bullet. Not sure of it’s expansion shooting at your ranges however.
 
Imho, the 130 is where the 270 really shines. Unlike the old days most companies offer premium bullets. See which one you rifle likes best. I've had get success with Nosler ballistic tips.
If I were hunting elk I would move up to their partition bullet.
 
The interlock has a reputation as a very good non premium bullet. For what you want to hunt, and at those ranges it doesn't matter much. Most any 130-150 gr bullet will be about as good as another. For hunting larger game, and/or at longer ranges bullet selection becomes more important.

I don't want to blow the meat up, just stop the deer quickly. Any ideas?
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This is an either/or proposition. You rarely have it both ways. Bullets that expand violently tend to drop game the fastest, but they cause lots of damage. Slower expanding bullets penetrate better from bad angles, but even with good shots game tends to run. If on open ground where a deer can run 100 yards and still be easily found you might approach things differently than in an area where a deer that runs 50 yards might be impossible to find.

I'm with Art, if you don't shoot the parts you eat it isn't a problem. And even if you do lose some meat, it is better than losing the entire deer.
 
Whatever groups well in your gun. And don't shoot the deer in the meat- shoot it in the heart/lungs. You don't eat that do you?
 
It the distances you describe any decent .270 bullet should do. I have used interlock 150's in .308 win and they do just fine on our white tails. Plenty of blood to track but meat damage is the same as any other cup and core bullet.

Nosler partitions have been the best projectiles I have seen for meat damage. I have started taking neck shots if possible. A lot easier. YMMV.
 
150 gr Nosler Balliatic Tips have been exceptional in my .270 Remington LSS. It all depends on what your rifle likes. Try some 130’s, 140’s and 150’s and see what shoots best in your Parker Hale. Good shot placement will eliminate any meat damage and a long tracking job. There are a lot of bullets that will perform for you.
 
Thanks for the info..
Where do I search for Hornady amo at a reasonable cost for 200 rounds and someone who doesn't lists every type as ,OUT OF STOCK!! :mad:
 
I purchased a bunch of pulled Federal Fusion bullets at American Reloading.

https://americanreloading.com/en/76-270-68-caliber-277


I did ask others how Fusion bullets performed on game and received a number of positive posts. I am only punching holes in paper with the things. These are not target bullets, but they will hold the ten ring at 300 yards, depending on the rifle, and that is good enough for 99% of the hunting out there.

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This is a 7.6" group at 300 yards, this rifle is not a sub MOA or MOA rig, it shoots about 1.5" on a good day

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This rifle is basically a 2 MOA affair, with the 130 Fed Fusion bullets it will just about hold the ten ring.

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I sectioned a 30 cal Fed Fusion, looks to be an interlock type of bullet, but others have said that the jacket is electroplated on the core, which should make it a tougher bullet.

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When I first acquired my Ruger 77 I was getting ready for my first trip to Colorado. I opted for a 150gr Hornady load that, I am guessing, was the Interlock. Went with a 150 because elk was a possibility. I only shot it one season and took a mulie and a pair of whitetails with it. The 150gr was probably fine for elk, but was a little too slow on opening for deer. I started loading my own ammo and never used another 150gr again. 130's work great on deer.

I have not shot the ELD-X in anything but my 6.5 Creedmoor. Even the 143gr worked fine for deer from 30yds-215yds.
 
I went with the Hornady 140 gr Interlock BTSP, Muzzel 2940, Ballistic Coefficient .486 (G1)
This is the JMB calculator Zero at 45 - 46 yards 1.3"(1 5/16") high at 100 yds, 1.3" (1 15/16") high at 150 yds Zero at 200 yds.
Manufacturer: Hornady Description: InterLock® Boat Tail Soft Point
Caliber: 0.264 in Weight: 140.0 gr
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.465 G1 (ASM)
Muzzle Velocity: 2940.0 ft/s
Sight Height: 2.00 in Line Of Sight Angle: 0.0 deg
Cant Angle: 0.0 deg
Wind Speed: 0.0 mph Target Speed: 0.0 mph
Temperature: 59.0 °F Pressure: 29.92 in Hg
Humidity: 40 % Altitude: 4000.0 ft
Std. Atmosphere at Altitude: No Pressure is Corrected: Yes
Zero at Max. Point Blank Range: No Target Relative Drops: Yes
Column 1 Units: 1.00 in Column 2 Units: 1.00 in
Round Output to Whole Numbers: No
Output Data
Elevation: 5.139 MOA Windage: 0.000 MOA
Atmospheric Density: 0.06585 lb/ft³ Speed of Sound: 1116.5 ft/s
Maximum PBR: 364 yd Maximum PBR Zero: 310 yd
Range of Maximum Height: 173 yd Energy at Maximum PBR: 1668.8 ft•lbs
Sectional Density: 0.287 lb/in²

This is shooting real flat and should be great with the Leoupold CDS set at 200 yards sight in. Might be a little too fast at the 100 yds (2760), but at 150 (2672) and 200 yds (2586) should be ok..

Thanks for help choosing where to start.
 
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No, it won't be "too fast" at 100 yards. Or any other range for that matter. I shoot a .270WSM, a couple hundred fps faster than the standard .270. A couple years ago, I shot a doe at no more than 15 yards. She didn't think it was too fast. :) Probably hit her right at 3100 fps. with a 150 gr. Winchester Ballistic Tip. It was a very easy tracking job. ;) Same gun/cartridge I have used out to about 250 yards quite effectively. You will have no problems putting deer down with your selection. Good hunting.
 
Interlocks are great bullets.
150gr loaded with a sst will killem fast, more risk of loosing meat if you hit the shoulder.

A Sierra pro hunter 130 should mushroom pretty violently for a spire point bullet. More mushroom than interlock. Less than sst. I’m not sure what factory ammo uses them though.
 
Stuff came in for the remodel on the 270 Parker Hale, picatinny rale, Burris rings and Leupold scope:
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I just love those Burris XTR Signature Rings, they look great and work even better, U can get your rifle almost on site with out using the turret's on your scope. the new pacatinny rail worked good, the original weaver rings would not fit the Leupold, picatinny rale gives me bolt clearance and will hold everything tight to rifle. I need to replace the recoil pad, the 1969 Parker Hale pad is falling apart. When I get that fixed I will be ready to sight it in. Can't wait!
 
Installed a Limbsaver, grind able, and built two new inserts one red and one white for the 270. Need to assemble and wait for the roads to dry up and start to sight in.
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