Description
The Fort Scott 270 Win 130gr TUI load is a 20 round box of 270 Winchester ammunition from Fort Scott Munitions, an American company in Fort Scott, Kansas. It uses a 130 grain Solid Copper Spun (SCS) bullet with the company’s Tumble Upon Impact design, and Fort Scott lists a test velocity of 3,146 fps from a 24 inch barrel. It is a lead-free option for one of America’s favorite deer cartridges.
Fort Scott 270 Win 130gr TUI Overview
The 270 Winchester has been a go-to deer and pronghorn cartridge for nearly a century, prized for its flat trajectory and modest recoil. Fort Scott brings its tumbling solid copper bullet to the classic 130 grain weight, launching it at a tested 3,146 fps. That combination shoots flat enough for open-country shots while keeping recoil easy to manage. Because the projectile contains no lead, it is a practical choice for hunters in areas with non-lead requirements and for anyone who prefers to avoid lead fragments in game meat.
How TUI Works
Fort Scott’s patented Tumble Upon Impact (TUI) design works differently from a hollow point. Rather than mushrooming, the lathe-turned copper bullet is engineered with an off-center balance so it begins to yaw and tumble once it enters a target. A tumbling bullet presents its full length as it travels, creating a large wound channel while keeping its weight because it does not fragment or shed petals. The result is deep, consistent penetration with no lead in the projectile.
Non-Lead Construction
Because the bullet is a single piece of copper turned on a lathe, it contains no lead core. That makes it compliant in areas that restrict lead ammunition for hunting, and it reduces lead exposure at the range. Monolithic bullets are also longer than lead-core bullets of the same weight, so seating depth and case capacity are tuned specifically for each load.
Firearm Compatibility
Fire this ammunition only in rifles chambered for 270 Winchester. Do not use it in 270 WSM, 270 Weatherby Magnum or 6.8 Western rifles; they are different cartridges. Fort Scott tested this load in a 24 inch barrel with a 1:10 twist, the standard twist rate for the 270, so most factory rifles should stabilize it well.
Accuracy and Testing
Every rifle and pistol has its own preferences. Before you hunt or carry with this load, fire several groups at your usual distance to confirm point of impact and function. Solid copper and brass bullets can shoot to a different point than lead-core loads, so a fresh zero check is always worth the time.
Recoil and Shootability
Recoil from a 130 grain 270 load is moderate, noticeably softer than a 30-06 with heavy bullets, which makes it a good cartridge for youth and recoil-sensitive hunters. Practice from field positions such as sitting, kneeling and shooting sticks so you are confident at the distances you plan to hunt.
Made in the USA
Fort Scott Munitions designs and manufactures its bullets and loaded ammunition in Kansas. The company holds patents on its tumbling bullet technology and offers it across a wide range of handgun and rifle calibers, from compact pistol rounds to magnum rifle cartridges.
Storage and Care
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants. Inspect cartridges before use and set aside any with dents, corrosion or loose bullets.
Specifications
- Brand: Fort Scott Munitions
- Caliber: 270 Winchester
- Bullet weight: 130 grain
- Bullet type: Solid Copper Spun (SCS) Tumble Upon Impact (TUI)
- Test velocity: 3,146 fps
- Test barrel / twist: 24 inch / 1:10
- Count: 20 rounds per box
- Lead-free projectile
- UPC: 758381722294
- Made in the USA
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The Fort Scott 270 Win 130gr TUI is a great fit for 270 Winchester hunters who want a lead-free bullet for whitetail, mule deer and pronghorn, including hunters in areas that restrict lead ammunition.
Buy the Fort Scott 270 Win 130gr TUI at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fort Scott 270 Win 130gr TUI online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Fort Scott Munitions.
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