270 Win

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I’ve shot Kudu and Wildebees with mine without any problems using regular old PMP 150gr. It got me thinking….Do I really need my .300 Mag?

What’s the largest game that you’d be comfortable shooting with a 270?

@KoedoePoesPienk
Zebra as well.
With the right projectiles I would still limit my shots on animals to700-750#
But that's me

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Congratulations on your kudu!

I feel like zebra and wildebeest (which I failed to mention earlier) are incredibly tough to bring down quickly with a single shot. A slightly misplaced first shot can make for a long day of tracking.

I’m a one-gun safari hunter (or two if my wife comes) and prefer the 375H&H with 300 grain Barnes TSX for almost everything. I carry some Woodleigh Hydros in the event they are needed.

@BeeMaa
The secret young grasshopper is not to misplace the shot. If'n the itty bitty 308 loaded with 150s works on pg then the 270 with 150s and a bit more horsepower should work.
But as you said if in doubt go bigger like the Whelen or the 375. Still have to place the first shot correctly tho.
Bob