r/canadaguns • u/BlandRusk06 • Apr 07 '26
Shooting 270 Win: 130 gr vs 150 gr bullets?
Last year I bought my first hunting rifle, a Winchester XPR in 270 Win. I am relatively new to guns, so I didn't know a whole lot when I bought it. I intend to start hunting with deer, and later move up to bear, moose, and elk. Somehow I chose 150 gr bullets, and used those to sight my rifle in. I am slowly working through a few brands to see what my rifle shoots the best. But I have noticed that 130 gr bullets seem to be more plentiful, and a hair cheaper sometimes. And some brands (Aguila, Herters, Hornady) don't seem to make 150 gr rounds at all. 130 gr might be the better option for deer, but I don't know if they will be the best for bigger game, and I don't know when I will hunt what.
So I am wondering if it is worth switching to 130 gr bullets. Should I bother to re-sight my rifle in, or is the difference minimal and will I be just fine as I am? Thank you for the answers.
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u/BeerGunsMusicFood Apr 07 '26
Both are good options but the 150gr is generally going to be for larger game and 130gr for smaller. That being said, 130gr copper bullets can take down just about anything in North America.
Any time you change anything about the projectile you will have to re-zero your rifle. Have fun!
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u/thehuntinggearguy 3gun, Mapleseed, YouTuber, SlamFire Radio, Revolver-hater Apr 07 '26
150 is probably the better choice for moose & elk. If you're getting decent accuracy, buy a bunch and don't worry about it.
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u/Romulin-romm Apr 07 '26
Look at Barnes harvest line with the 140 tmk box posted 2960fps. IMO that’s almost perfect balance for hunting
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u/Educational-Knee6817 Apr 08 '26
Speed and drop are the biggest difference, I’ve used 150g for years now and have had great results.
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u/Scary-Detail-3206 Apr 07 '26
Whatever your rifle shoots best is the better choice of bullet. 130g will kill a moose or elk the same as 150g.
Yes you will have to re zero when you change bullets.