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[Hammer1]

here's a photo of the Nosler 150 gr Ballistic tip( 270 win) recovered a couple of years ago from a deer.

[sawbill]

It came along 32 years later actually. And as you know, its the same case as the 270 and 30-06. I didn't want to sound picky but I'm not a fan of the 270 for moose. Never have been, never will be. Not when theres so many other better and available cartridges out there, the '06, and the 308 just to name a few. Your photo shows the ballistic tip and its expansion capabilities quite well, but the difference between a 175 lb deer and an 800 lb moose can be significant when it comes to bullet performance. I see the ballistic tip as suitable for deer but much prefer the Partition for moose. Being picky? Why not? You're fortunate in that today you have a lot more choices of quality firearms available for lefties and with those choices you also have a selection of old and modern day calibers. Back in '64 when I bought my first moose rifle, being a leftie, I only had two choices--a custom built (which I couldn't afford) or a factory built Savage 110 PL. Calibers options were few and far between but I chose the 7mm over the '06. The 270 was available but not an option for moose.

[147 Grain]

While a 270 Win can take a moose, heavier weighted bullets are much preferred. If you stick with the 270 and it's .277 diameter projectiles, I suggest you consider Federal's High Energy 150-gr. Partitions or Winchester's factory 150-gr or 160-gr. Nosler AccuBond. Federal also loads 150-gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claws which perform outstanding on game and do a number on your wallet too. Find a load that your rifle likes and then schedule plenty of practice time.

Moose generally take about 21 seconds to drop after a hit in the vital zone and are not as athletic or tough as elk, but their body's width is about 1/3'rd greater. They often just stand there or slowly walk through the pain after being hit and usually drop / drown when their lungs fill with blood and fluids.

[Bullelk34]

I used my 270 with 140 grain Barnes XBTs on a moose and it was plenty of gun and bullet. The shot was only 100 yards, and it was a 3 year old bull, not a monster. I've also taken some big elk with the same rifle and load, so if you can shoot well I'd say what you listed is perfectly adequate.

Carl

[danitrev81]

I shot many a moose and elk with the hornady light mags140 gr btsp. Best bought ammo I ever shot and will shoot nothing else but.The light mag adds a whole new level to the .270, and remember just punch it through the ribs.

[Cold North]

Hunting moose with the .270 is something I know about!!! I load 150 Noslers, but 130's up to 160's will work just fine. I have seen moose taken way out beyond 400 yards and the .270 worked great with good placed shots. Lung shots are the way to go and stay away from the front shoulder if you want any meat out of them! 30-06 with 180's or 165's works great also. Sometimes they drop in their tracks and sometimes they don't even know they are dead...depends on the situation, shot placement, and the particular moose.