Can a 270 kill an elk?

Can a 270 kill an elk?

270 Winchester will kill an elk with a perfect broadside shot. But if you have a quartering shot a . 338 Winchester will penetrate a lot deeper and break more bones.

Is a 270 better than a 30-06?

270 over normal game ranges. With its heavier 165 or 180-grain bullets of larger diameter the . 30-06 definitely hits harder. 30-06 is better for elk, and certainly better for moose and bear.

Why is a 308 better than a 270?

308 Winchester certainly has an edge over the . 270 when shooting 150gr bullets, the 130gr . 270 load has more energy remaining and shoots flatter (the . 308 has 15-20″ more bullet drop) at 500 yards than both .

Is a .270 big enough for elk?

270, especially when mated with the tough, deep-penetrating, weight-retaining bullets we have today, is not a “big gun” on elk, but is adequate for any elk that walks, with careful shot placement.

Does 270 kick hard?

270 Winchester with a 140-grain bullet traveling at 3,rates 17.1 pounds of recoil using an 8-pound rifle. That’s a 4.5-pound increase in recoil, or roughly 36 percent, with a gain of only 140 fps. A deer will never know the difference, but the hunter probably will.

Will a 270 kill a black bear?

Black bear is CXP2 class game. A good controlled expansion . 270 bullet will be perfectly fine. The standard soft points will not get as good penetration as the more expensive controlled expansion bullets, but every kill is different and they might work fine too.

Will a 4570 kill a bear?

45-70 for deer hunting in thick conditions and it’s also quite effective on black bear, feral hogs, moose, and grizzly bears. While it can be a very effective cartridge on many species of African game, make sure you read the article below if you’re thinking about using the .

Can an AK 47 kill a bear?

Can you kill a full grown bear with a 7.62×39 based AK47? – Quora. Yes, you can. There are poachers in a few of the former Soviet states that use AK-47s for bear (and other critters). For the smaller bears, at fairly close range (too close for my liking), an AK-47 with a good bullet should be adequate.

Is there a handgun that can kill a bear?

44 Magnum is the minimum for charging bears, many others have opted for a Glock 20 in 10mm Auto and, interestingly enough, passed right by the . 357 S&W Magnum. Several folks have even successfully killed bears with a 9mm.

Can a 500 magnum kill a bear?

500 S&W is a very difficult round to control when fired from any handgun platform. Yes, a good well placed hit from one with the right bullet would probably wreck any bear in short order.

Is 500 magnum good for self defense?

500 would be a stupid choice for a self defense gun. The muzzle blast would be disorienting. The risk of permament hearing damage would be very high. Follow up shots would be very slow.

What is most powerful handgun in the world?

Smith & Wesson