I voted for the Nosler Partition 140 grain because you didn't list the 150 grain NP or 150 grain Northfork!

Best be finding out which out of your list performs(accuracy wise) best in your rifle.
Then get the young feller out and pratice pratice practice.
He needs to be able to put the pill where it counts, so a in experienced shooter coupled with a in accurate loading is a recipie for disatster.
I'd go with the TSX, 130 or 140 if they shoot.
also dont rule out a 150 Partition.

I agree with SouthpawDV, TSX "if they shoot." In my rifles, Barnes Triple Shocks aren't as accurate as other bullets I've tried but I think their performance on game is great (provided you hit it). If they are accurate in your rifle use them; if not select another one like a Hornady Interbond or a Woodleigh.

I'd be surprised if the XXX didn't shoot well, I've got a load of .270's and they shoot at least 'good' in all of them, with minimal load development. {good is 1"ish to me)

On top of that, their on game performance is awesome, and I think that a .270 with that bullet is a great elk round!

Guess you know what I voted......

Let us know what happens--Regards--Don

Any of the bullets you list will do just fine. Test your rifle and see what shoots the most accurate. Accuracy kills. Extreme velocity numbers influence friends.

I'm going to have to back the TSX. It will penetrate better than the others and if you connect with any bone you wont have to worry about it where the others might get a little iffy on contact.

Although not listed, the 150 partition would be a good runner over a 140 partition. However, I BELIEVE that the 140 TSX will outperform the partition up to 150 grains. The 160 partition might be a different story. Are you not listing the 150 class bullets because of recoil? For elk, I would take a downloaded 150 or 160 partition over a max load 130 Scirocco.

I voted for the TSX. Load it, and watch for yourself exactly what it will do if your nephew is lucky enough to get an elk.

150 gr partition.

Do you have any of these various bullets already? Or, perhaps better yet, any 150s lying around? I would exhaust the useable projectiles in the gun cabinet before ordering some new ones. I am similarily going hunting with my son for elk next fall and loaded up a hundred H150 interlocks his 270 shoots well for practice and a few Swift 140 A frames for an accuracy trial. I'm much more concerned with Corey shooting well out to 200 yards from some field positions than with having the "perfect" bullet.

Paul

I recommend the 150 Nosler Partition, North Fork, Trophy Bonded Bearclaw, or the Swift A Frame.

I would also have a sharp knife.
If he puts a good bullet in the right spot he will need one.

I shot two cow elk with the old 140gr Barnes X.
One shot, dead elk, didn't recover either bullet.

The 140gr TSX will perform on anything you ask the 270 to do.

Thank you for all the replies. I understand that getting him to hit the elk is the foremost priority and that this comes from a lot of practice. I have a load that shoot well enough for his practice (under 1 m.o.a for me), but when game time gets here I want to have minimized the chance of him having a sour experience. Having an adequate bullet for the job is one piece of that. In .277 caliber I just want to make sure that I am giving him the best chance for success.

Thanks.

I voted for the 140 grain Nosler Partition but would suggest the 150 grain Nosler Partition.

I didn't vote because you didn't list either of the selections I'd try. My first choice would be the 150 gr. Northfork if you could get them. My second would be the 150 gr. Partition. I can't believe the Northfork wouldn't be accurate in this rifle.
Just my comments for what they're worth.
Bear in Fairbanks

O.K., I changed the poll slightly...I took out the Scirocco 130 and put in the Nosler 150 partition as a viable option.

As it stands right now, I have 140 grain Accubonds on hand, but not opposed to buying a box of whatever I decide on.

Thanks.