Stray Horse Report post Posted November 8, 2012 A few years back I sold by ruger .243, ruger 7mm, and 2 bushnell elite scopes to buy one tikka t3 .270, a zeiss conquest, and reloading gear. My goal was to get one rifle and one bullet that I could shoot really well, and use it for all of my hunts. I shoot a 130 grain barness ttx bullet. So far I have taken 2 coues and 1 elk with no problems. I am more confident of making a clean shot with my new setup, and it is a heck of a lot more fun to shoot than the 7mm mag. Yep gotta Tikka too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted November 9, 2012 270 for elk? meh. First Kevin, what the heck is "meh"? If I had your guns I would probably pick a bigger caliber, but since the .270 is what I have, it will have to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
presnative Report post Posted November 9, 2012 270 worked for me. I recommend a 30 cal. Best in my opinion without going to mag is 30.06. SHOT PLACEMENT sums it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntKaibab Report post Posted November 12, 2012 My last two elk were killed with my .270, both ran less than 15 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdooraz Report post Posted November 14, 2012 A Tikka 270 with a 130 grain bullet work on this elk. 1 shot and it went less than 25 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Hunter Report post Posted November 17, 2012 thanks for the input everyone i really appreciate it!! i almost bought a Tikka a few years back, really liked the gun but passed any way....maybe i will be rethinking that decicsion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian27 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 My brother dropped his elk last year at 450 yards with his .270. My dad used his 300 RUM. But I use my 30-06 for everything so hopefully i will get the chance in about 12 days to try it out on a bull in unit 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
