The .270 Sierra Gameking Tipped bullet
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2020
- As the deer rifle season approaches, I am doing some shooting tests using a new bullet by Sierra. It is the "Gamechanger" in .270 Winchester. I will be testing their 140 grain boat-tail bullet for accuracy and expansion. So if you are a deer hunter, you will find this video interesting because this hunting bullet is available in a variety of calibers.
I have taken three elk with a stock Remington .270, factory rounds, one shot ...one bull walked slow about 30 yards, the other two died within ten feet. I never thought of limiting a .270 to deer or antelope. I moved to 7 magnum for about ten, twelve years, now I am back to the .270.....my favorite......Thanks for your informative video.
That's reassuring, because I have considered taking my .270 on an elk hunt. Thanks for your comment. Nothing like actual experience to solidify an opinion. I appreciate your support.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Took a moose in Alaska in 2014 with a 130gr Hornady GMX at 50yds? Literally disappeared instantly, however it was because of brush. Found out it took about two steps back while dropping..it was a quartering shot towards me, from my right headed to my left. I aimed at far left of his chest towards front of his right rear quarters.
Severed his heart from his plumbing at the top of it. Heart was rolling around loosely inside when we opened him up.
Didn’t have time for exploratory surgery for bullet, as I had to stand guard for bears, while my two friends dressed him out. ( I was recovering from hiatal hernia surgery 3 weeks before)
My friend Tom gave me the job of overwatch due to brush and my surgery. I told him before he explained his reasons when I said let me gut him. He said “ no ai have a job for you”, I thought he was patronizing me and said so. He said “ no... bears can smell a gut pile over a mile away. Needless to say, I agreed instantly with his job for me, and stood atop a fallen tree to have a better view around. Also I’m from Alabama and was visiting my friend Tom, who lived in Alaska.
Found him on Facebook after over 40 years apart from middle school.
Anyhow, ideally (IMO) the 130 is the grain best all around matched to the .270.
I’ve been shooting the.270 exclusively since 1976. Shot all brands and a variety of grains as well.
Hornady factory rounds are (again IMO) the best for factory rounds.
If you reload, IMR 4350 is great for it. It likes it near max powder loads. My primers do show definite signs of flattering but nothing worry some.
Sorry for the essay 😁, just like to be informative as much as possible. And no I haven’t chronographed my loads as I don’t have a chronograph.
Yeah, the difference in diameter is miniscule. The main difference is the .270 has inadequate barrel twist. If it was made with 8" twist, there wouldn't be all of these objections.
Very good video. I'm also a 270 fan. My go-to rifle is a 270.
The 270 has been around a long time, and still comes out on top against a lot of the newer hyped up cartridges such as the 6.5 creedmoor.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman The performance of the 270 win is very hard to beat. I chose a common round for my 270. I use rem corelokt 130 gr soft point. Using a Weatherby Vanguard rifle with Leupold scope, 3-9x40. Great combo... super accurate too. My primary game is wild hogs and whitetail deer. A bonded core bullet is mandatory imo. MH
The Weatherby Vanguard is one of those Rifles that has eluded me, and one I would love to own. I'm sure you are getting some tight groups, and speeds in excess of 3100 FPS with that setup. @@markhansen3111
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman A hunting buddy of mine bought one and I got to shoot it. I was so impressed I bought one myself. The price was excellent and the accuracy is outstanding. Sub MOA groups with factory ammo. I do not think you can go wrong with it. MH
Good video. Finally a common sense guy who tests bullets at 100 yards instead of 10 yards. Looks like a great hunting bullet.
I think it would be a good choice for a variety of game. Thanks for your support.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I have a box. I plan to load some up and see how they do
One of my favorite calibers I have a old Ruger M77 and it is a tack driver. Nice old Redfield scope my father had several of those back in the 60's.
The Ruger M77 has become a legend amongst big game hunters, and deservedly so in my opinion.
I also have a 77 have a Bushnell drop compensator scope so if I can see it I can hit it I have not bought a firearm since
That's impressive performance from the 270. I think the 270 may be the best round out there for taking deer.
In my opinion it has the right balance of power, accuracy, moderate recoil, and flat trajectory. When you add it all up, the .270 win. comes out pretty far ahead.
It's amazing when you look at the exterior ballistics and it's track record on big game, that we haven't come very far in cartridge development since 1925. Plus you dont have to have a 12 foot long barrel to get that performance. The 270 pushes a 130 to what a 7mm Rem mag will push a 140.
@@bobbyrobbins9816 Well said. I once had a 7mm Magnum and decided I could get similar performance from the 270.
@@bobbyrobbins9816 well thats true but it doesnt tell the whole story. The 7mm really starts to shine with heavier bullets. 150g and up, the 7mm is just gettin started
Just started to watch your podcast. We have a lot of interests in common . Love your trip to Mule days. I live in Columbia and also have a special Mule day knife. I have killed most of my deer with a .270
Beautiful rifle! You really did a nice job on that one!
Was glad to see you testing this bullet, as I have 5 groups of 5 handloads sitting on my loading bench using the 130gr Gamechanger in 6.5mm. I need to get out to the farm to accuracy test them. Looks like they're an accurate bullet that stays together well, I've always liked Sierra's products. Thanks
You did excellent work on that rifle!!
That’s a beautiful rifle that you built! Love the .270 also.
Well done video in review of the 270 and the bullet performance. One of the better ones that I’ve come across in awhile. Nice job.
Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed it.
Impressive results. You are good to go for anything you are after. Beautiful rifle. Good job. Nice old hunting rig. Appreciate the confidence in a bullet for others to consider..
Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Very nice quality on the filming
I’m glad I found your channel
Nice rifle
Thanks. I appreciate your support.
I just tried these today in my 270, very accurate.
Wonderful job, old man, I'm about your age and do appreciate your time and advice. Really like the backgrounds and talks in the den, by the fireplace.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
I load these for my 270 also. They are indeed devastating on white tails. Incredibly accurate as well. The energy transfer is unreal and it just plain flips em
That rifle is a beauty!
Thanks. It was a project I wanted to accomplish.
Thanks for the review. I too am a fan of the Winchester 270, and while I have strayed to the 7mm mag and 30-6, I found my way back to the 270 as my favorite. Back in the 80's I started off using the Sierra Game King 130 gr. Some years later, I found that my load over the chronometer was producing 3100 fps. The 270 Winchester model 70 with that load never let me down. With deer and wild boar drooping in their tracks or not making more than 10 steps. Then in the mid 90's I changed to Nosler 130 gr Ballistic tip with the same load. I found it a bit more accurate, and just as devastating to critter in it's energy transfer. The only time I use anything different is when hunting critters over 300 lb. I change to 130 gr Nosler Partition with the same hand load These deep penetrating rounds, do the trick for elk size critters. Wish the right shot placement, the Winchester 270 will take any North American critter and most of the African
I've not loaded any of those bullets and was wondering what it would performance like. Thanks for that video it answered all my questions.
Awesome awesome and thanks for sharing and I got the same results with the same factory bullet out of my.270
TY for the review of my favorite caliber. Very impressive performance.... Gameking seems to have an excellent bullet for 270 win., which is my go-to big game rifle. I'm shooting weatherby vanguard, leupold scope, 3-9x40mm. 130 gr soft point bullets. Very accurate and potent combo.
The Weatherby Vanguard is indeed a fine rifle. I'm sure it has served you well.
What a fine old rifle you have there. What a treasure. I'm pretty partial to mausers also. Currently I have a Swedish M96 in 6.5x55 that was customized for me back in 2000. Shoots MOA easily. I also have an Interarms Mark X in 7x57 that is a really sweet rifle also. Don't know why but sold a beautiful pre64 Win Mod 70 in .270 couple years back. Big mistake. But it's all good. Thanks for sharing. Again, wonderful rifle you have there.
Thanks, I love Mauser 98's as well. This rifle is one I built from a K98 action. The stock was a blank from Wenig. I shaped it, sanded it' finished it with Tru-Oil, then checkered it with 18 line per inch patterns. I altered the bolt, installed a swing safety that I got from Brownell's, and added a barrel from Brownell's as well. I then had it hot blued. It is simply a sporterized Mauser in .270 winchester. The Interarms Mark X is a fine rifle, my uncle has one chambered in 30/06. It is a real shooter, loaded with Hornady 165 grain bullets, and H414 powder. My late aunt and I picked it out for him many years ago. It prints 1/2 inch groups consistently.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I was very surprised that mine shoots MOA also. The trigger was atrocious so I replaced it with a Timney just before Nov. About 3lb pull now which has improved the consistency of the rifle's ability. Both rifles shoot MOA with commercial ammo. Never got into handloading my own.
@@easttexan2933 My uncle's Mark X also had a Timney trigger upgrade. He didn't like the safety because it frustrated him, so I found a Timney trigger and safety unit. I installed it and adjusted it. He absolutely loved the upgrade, and the smile on his face said it all when we shot it at the range.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman happy ending.
Wow you did a fabulous job ,do you mind me asking how you checkered it And what tools you might’ve used , I have a model 1952 MANNLICHER Schonauer rifle in 270 and it shoots great also , general sub M.O.A . ,,,,, Sometimes rifle is only as good as the person using it and my rifle shoots better than I do, LOL, thank you very much for your video I really enjoyed it
My favorite caliber, ive taken everything from coyotes to elk with no problem 😊
Beautiful rifle! As far as the game changers, I forgot my reloaded ammo on an out of town trip and had to stop by and pick up a box of factory ammo at the local sporting goods store. The only thing they had in stock was the new sierra factory ammo with the 140 game changers for $70 a box😓. Upon re-zeroing to my delight I found a legit one hole 5 shot group at 100 yards measuring .11 moa. Followed that up with a .13 moa 3 shot group. Hopefully the performance on game is as good because my hand loads can't match the accuracy of this factory ammo.
Wow! That is some outstanding accuracy. I have considered re-barreling my .270 with a Shilen barrel for better accuracy like your rifle has.
Great info. Thanks for the video!
I have not tried them in my 270 yet but i load the 130gr TGK in my 264 win mag with great accuracy and they work very well on deer.
.270 is minimum caibre for sambar deer here in Australia 🇦🇺 but really it’s More than enough 👌
Good info. Thanks for sharing
Good video,,enjoyed it. My quest for a 270 is started. Have brass,powder,primers, dies, gages everything but a rifle in 270. Looking for a barhc just because its something not in my safe. Dont hunt but like to have it just because! At 71 may be showing starting signs of losing it!
It's perfectly fine to have a desire for a rifle just because it would be an interesting experience to own it, and shoot it. Even if you simply like shooting at targets. Thanks for your comment. I hope you acquire a rifle that satisfies your expectations.
Reloaded some last year 53.3 grains of powder 140 G Sierra Game King tip bullets out of three different 270s all of them Tech drivers
Good to see Sierra have finally got a hunting bullet that doesn't shed the core from the jacket. I used gamekings and found they provided target accuracy yet hogs were running away with well placed shots. After recovering them it was just a hollow copper cup, no lead. Changed bullets and then they dropped on the spot. Hopefully Sierra have worked that out
Thank you, looks good.
Great video
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Thank you for the video I have just subscribe I love my 270 I have taken 40+ deal with mine over the years and I have put it up and went to a 308 I love it also but thinking about going back to the 270 with his tip sierra game king and by the way my load was 130 sierra game king
That's a pretty impressive bullet. Too rich for my blood. Priced several Sierra bullets recently. I don't need those 3000 FPS + smokers either. 2800 FPS sounds far more reasonable for use on deer to me too. I'm going slower next reloading session. As great as a full throttle .270 is in the wide open spaces, I just don't see that happening where I live any more than you do in Tennessee.
Nice rifle
Thanks!
.270 is popular for moose and caribou up here too with a heavier bullet.
Thank you sir for your nice video, I think the .270 Win is a very effective flat shooting cartridge. What is the advertised B.C. of the 140 grain you were sooting? I love the work you did to your rifle, she looks beautiful. Nothing like the Mauser CR Feed system. Also love the Winchester model 70’s based off the design as well. Have a great week 😎👍
Thanks for the kind words, I do appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I COULDN'T AVOID ANSWERING HIM, THE ONE OF 140 WAS CHEAPER THAN THE ONE OF 130 THAT EVERYONE WANTED, IT WORKED WELL, THE BC OF LA HORNADY IS .435 VERY GOOD, WITH 1400 POINTS AT 35 DOLLARS A BOX THEY DECOUNTED ME IMPORTANT MONEY, I ENDED UP PAYING THEM 29 DOLLARS, THOSE OF CALIBER 30 IN ARGENTINA COST 80 DOLLARS FOR 165
I have the sears model 50 in 270 love that rifle
Great video and way sharp looking and performing rifle. The 270 Winchester, 280 Remington and 25-06 have always been great medium sized game cartridges. I’ve always felt these cartridges were every bit as good, if not better, than the 7MM-08 or 6.5 Credmoor.
Thanks for the comment, and sharing your opinion. I tend to agree.
That's pretty cool because I shoot a 270 win too
Wonderful caliber ever since it's introduction.
Nice !
I think the only reason Jack O'Conner shot a Brown Bear was because it caught him by surprise. He wasn't hunting brown bear at the time.
Were the last three bottles 2%?
I have a New One for this Season so I am More Than Ready . I wish Everyone a safe and sucessful Hunting Season.
Very nice. But i find it odd they chose the name ‘Game Changer’. Its a good bullet but this technology has been around awhile (not really gamechanging). I cant find any of these right now (or ANY bullet, really) so ill have to stick to the normal 140 Game Kings to do my load development. I wonder if this new model in 130 would explode if pushed above 3000fps?
Interesting question. It would most likely come apart at ranges under 150 yards.
Bad ass
I want to try some of those bullets I have not seen performance from boatail bullets like that the core must be bonded to the jacket I been trying to get a good accuract load out of the 270 Winchester I been loading 130s but I been thinking about moving up to the 140s if and when reloading components become available again where I live we got mule deer and elk and I would like to someday go antelope hunting is H 4350 more accurate generally
Yes, H-4350 is a great choice for many rifles. H-4831 is another great choice for the .270 win.
Are the numbers your using 270 win or 270 wby just wondering when you hold up the book it looks like the 270 wby
Yes I am using .270 winchester numbers. The last page for .270 win just happens to be next to the .270 Weatherby magnum, which has approx. 200fps. more muzzle velocity.
I shoot the same caliber as well
how much does the. 270 kick if you are shooting 150gr bullets
Not to much, excellent round for woods
Using 130gr. game king in .270 on whitetail for years. Sub moa. Give me a reason to consider a change.
I can't think of any reason at all. The 130 grain .270 bullet has been proving itself since Jack O'Connor used it many moons ago. Long live the .270!
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Maybe the polymer tip?
What species of wood is your firewood pile??? Can’t identify it??? Must be a specie common to your area.
Most of it is red oak, with some ash and hickory mixed in.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Thanks . I’ve burned wood all my life I thought some was Oak but it looks different as opposed to the specie growen in the Ottawa Valley Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region. Same family of Oak different species of the same. Hickory is non-existent here.
He took the Alaskan brown bear even used it in Africa
I wasn't sure about that when I made the video, but thanks for the info.
Several people I know have taken up to 600 lb + black bear with 270.
The 270 is a good rifle it is not the rifles