270win ammunition for boar
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I think you need 9g minimum bullet, so 140gr+
I used to use a 150gr partition when I had a 270, brilliant bullet. I never shot anything bigger than a stag but have heard of others using the same bullet for large plains game, so wouldn’t hesitate to use it on a boar.
Otherwise, I’d be minded to use a copper bullet.
Edit - just re-read and saw you say it’ll be a highest, so I’d be less concerned. I still recommend the partition though, if you want a do it all bullet for the 270.
Otherwise, I’d be minded to use a copper bullet.
Edit - just re-read and saw you say it’ll be a highest, so I’d be less concerned. I still recommend the partition though, if you want a do it all bullet for the 270.
Partitions.
Bavarianbrit
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SSTs 150 grain .270 win has dropped every boar so far in Germany and Hungary on the spot. My 30-06 had the boar run up to 100 metres the both that I shot with it.
130 grain Partition.
Dunwaters
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Try to find some of these. They’re an old lead load and a bit kicky, but they work. You might find some on a back shelf somewhere.
They were designed to comply with Swedish requirements for Elk and boar, ( which is what I got them for ), flat enough out to around 200M or a little farther. They work fine on Wicklow sika too.
Cootmeurer
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Feral hog experience, not wild boar - however - I concur on partitions. Boar (males) develop a cartilagenous shield around the front shoulder and can cause decreased penetration.
Cranborne
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I've done a lot of phoning around today and I think the most suitable might be Barnes Vor-tx 130gn; high weight retention and maximum penetration (not cheap though). Pretty much everything else in stock is softpointed with thin jackets or variations on ballistic tips.
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RWS Evolution 154 grain ballistic capped. If you are up in the East Midlands I have just under forty rounds that you can have at £1 a round. It feeds very well.
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Jagare
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In comparison to the complete cost of the trip, I bet the cost of the Barnes bullets is just a small amount. Buy a box, and after resighting your rifle and the trip you will still have half a box left for the next boar trip. It's not the 50kg pig that you need, Barnes, for it's that giant Hungarian boar that is going to step out in front of you. Remember the boy scout code, be prepared.
I used these when I had a .270 a few times good knockdown power , look at you recommending lead
I knew there was common sense in there somewhere 
Try Dauntsey guns:
Dauntsey Guns, Wiltshire, Wiltshire's Friendly Gun Shop: .270 Win, Non Toxic
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Dauntsey Guns, Wiltshire, Wiltshire's Friendly Gun Shop: .270 Win, Tipped
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Dauntsey Guns, Wiltshire, Wiltshire's Friendly Gun Shop: .270 Win, SP
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No connection to them, just my local go-to gun shop
In fact I am talking nonsense. As sometimes happens!
The RWS EVO 154 grain ballistic capped I have put into Southam's at Bedford on their current (ends 14 March) Newnham Street Sale where it is lot 2647 - 24 x .270 Winchster RWS "EVO" 154 grain ballistic capped rifle cartridges with 5 x .270 Winchester Kynoch. Opening price to bid being £14.
For the reloader there is also lot 2866 which are are .270 Winchester 150 grain bullets by both Hornady and Speer plus fired cases and a reloading manual.
What I have are me are Remington 150 grain as per the picture below.
The RWS EVO 154 grain ballistic capped I have put into Southam's at Bedford on their current (ends 14 March) Newnham Street Sale where it is lot 2647 - 24 x .270 Winchster RWS "EVO" 154 grain ballistic capped rifle cartridges with 5 x .270 Winchester Kynoch. Opening price to bid being £14.
For the reloader there is also lot 2866 which are are .270 Winchester 150 grain bullets by both Hornady and Speer plus fired cases and a reloading manual.
What I have are me are Remington 150 grain as per the picture below.
Cranborne
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@enfieldspares Thank you, unfortunately I'm in Dorset so too far away to collect.
twoseventy
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130g RWS soft points worked well for me. Place it in the ear and they aren't going to get up and complain. As you'll be sat in a high seat you shouldn't have to rush a shot- you should have the luxury of taking your time with shot placement. Don't get to hung up over the bullet choice- knowing that the rifle+ammunition combo is on point and will deliver exactly where you point it will be more beneficial than a few extra grains.
Scarpa
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German RWS have a good 130gr copper bullet in the Hit. RWS .270 Win. HIT 8,4g | RWS Ammunition
It's a shame that they don't do the Driven Hunt in .270.
It's a shame that they don't do the Driven Hunt in .270.
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