1 Write a Review Q&A (2) Our Price: $110.99. In comparison a 250-grain slug at 2,600 fps will churn up just 3,750 ft-lb. Thats excellent performance for a tough animal. In local stores, you are unlikely to find anything other than Hornadys Precision Hunter 162-grain ELD-X, or a Noslers 175-grain Trophy Hunter load with an Accubond bullet. So, Nosler, a company rooted in tradition but also with an eye to cutting-edge performance, has now turned its attention to the .277 caliber and brought the loading possibilities into the modern era with the introduction of the 27 Nosler. 28 Nosler vs 300 Win Mag: Magnum Elk Hunting Cartridges The old .30-06 remains an awesome elk cartridge. 1:8.5 The 27 Noslers faster-than-standard twist barrel is designed to stabilize modern, long range bullets. The rimless case uses a 35-degree shoulder for headspacing, and maintains a 2.590-inch case length and 3.340-inch cartridge overall length. Is a 28 nosler worth it? - sdnimik.bluejeanblues.net . Nosler Trophy Grade Ammo 27 Nosler 165 Grain AccuBond Long - MidwayUSA The right .30/06 load should add 100 fps velocity and 100 ft-lb energy. Stated another way, its the .270s turn. They share a maximum body diameter of 14.0 mm (0.550 in). The last elk I killed was nice 6x6 at 260 yds with 270. Over the decades, millions of deer, elk, sheep, bears and pronghorn have fallen to it, to grace the tables and walls of Americas hunters and add chapters to the American hunting lore. I had a long and happy love affair with the 8mm Rem Mag. With the right bullet and .308 hunting rifle, the ubiquitous .308 Winchester is more than adequate out to 300 yards where a high B.C. 27 Nosler Sets The .270 Caliber On Fire - Gun Digest - MooreAmmo.com From the post-World War II era . When choosing among these three .270s one must consider more than just ballistics. Mag. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. 27 Nosler ; 270 Weatherby Magnum; 270 Winchester; 270 Winchester Short Magnum; 28 Nosler; 280 Ackley Improved; . 26 Nosler vs 28 Nosler Cartridges.