Is .270 enough?

[Constitution Hour]

.338 is the round of choice.

 

[ErfurtLuger]

 

[D_Max]

.338 is the round of choice.

If you only had time for 1 shot at a charging bear , what would you rather have a 270 or a 338 win mag?

 

[GeauxLSU]

If you only had time for 1 shot at a charging bear , what would you rather have a 270 or a 338 win mag?

Charging grizz and I only have time for ONE shot? Probably a .44mag.... to my head.

 

[Constitution Hour]

If you only had time for 1 shot at a charging bear , what would you rather have a 270 or a 338 win mag?

.338 RUM stands for R U Man enough.

 

[D_Max]

.338 RUM stands for R U Man enough.

I understand I have one , 3 rounds in one day is bout all I can stand,, my 300 rum is not ant better

 

[batoncolle]

It'll work, but I would not carry it in Alaska. I have been traipsing through the Alaska wilderness, and it is some thick forest and jungle-like in many places. As others have said, I would definitely want something bigger that might leave a little more room for error in the event of a close encounter.

But just remember to call out, "hey bear!!!" ever 10 seconds or so, and you'll be alright.

 

[4propload]

Ok .. Digging the .3 and smoke.. and I dont see a .338 in the future(junk Shoulder).. so 300 may be in the near future perhaps..

I guess I need to start the Ruger M77 MKII .270 for trade thread...

 

[BamaBrad]

A .270 can be a fine round for the big game you listed. My wifes uncle has taken plenty of elk with a 270. I personally love the round and with the right load will do good.

 

[GeauxLSU]

A .270 can be a fine round for the big game you listed. My wifes uncle has taken plenty of elk with a 270. I personally love the round and with the right load will do good.

A .270 is certainly adequate for elk. An average bull is around 700 pounds. However an elk generally won't try to kill you and a bull moose can literally bet TWICE that size.