.270 win. load data

[hhunter23]

i just got my re-loader and am anxious to say the least about getting my load going. ive searched the archives about 270s and wasnt able to turn up a whole lot of info. im currently shoot 140grn btsp hornady bullets and they shoot great through my gun but i want better. what are some of you more experienced re-loaders loading? my gun is a weatherby vanguard. topped with a leupold 3-9x40 LRD. thanks for all who reply.




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[just_a_hunter]

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Todd

 

[TOPGUN]

I don't think you can beat the Hornady BTSP and that's all I shoot in three different calibers using IMR 4064 in my .243 and IMR 4350 in my 25-06 and 30-06s.

 

[Cahunter805]

140gr accubonds loaded over H4831SC is where I would start. Start low and work up to around 57gr.

 

[justr_86]

I like 130 sierra btsp, with Winchester 760. Look up that load, you won't be disappointed. (I can't remember specifics so I won't try to guess)

 

[wyflyguy]

I load 130gr Accubonds over RL22 and have great results in my Browning A-Bolt. 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards.

 

[ElmerFudd]

RL 22 is my favorite powder for .270 Win and 130-150 gr bullets. You can pretty much use the same charge with the same bullet I stared with with the old surplus H4831, which was great too.

 

[completesportsman]

I've had good results with RL22 & H4831SC shooting 130 & 140 grain Accubonds & 130 Sierra Game Kings....

 

[hhunter23]

thank you all for the info! im excited to get pressing bullets out. another question is what kind of feet per second were you all getting? i dont have a chrony so i wont be able to tell. im in the market for one of those also.



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[completesportsman]

anywhere from 3000 to 3200 with 130gr bullets, around 2950 with 140gr bullets, mine shoots best with 130gr right around 3000 fps.

 

[littlebighorn]

The master Jack O'Connor used to like H4831 and 130g Nosler partitioned bullets. He packed them tight and shot them hot, but that was Jack. I used the same load way back when and shot lights out with mine...until I burned up the barrel! LOL

 

[REDDOG]

H4831 is about as close to perfect as you can get for the 270win..But there are lots of good powders out now

 

[Idahoron]

I use that bullet for deer and elk. Has never failed me. I use 59.5 gr of 4831. The Velocity is 3000 fps, Sub moa. Ron

 

[highcountryhays]

I have been using the same load for my 270 for over 30 years.

58gr H4831 with 150 Nosler partition and match grade federal 210 primers, I have killed 12 elk with it and many deer. It is devastating and accurate.

I have also shot the same load with 140 Hornadys and found it to be very accurate in several different rifles. I now use the H4831SC because it meters a little easier. I try to seat the bullet as near the lands as possible, sometimes limited by the length of the magazine in the gun.

 

[bigmoose]

>I use that bullet for deer
>and elk. Has never failed
>me. I use 59.5 gr
>of 4831. The Velocity is
>3000 fps, Sub moa.
> Ron

+1 I use 130 gr. Nosler Partitions, 59.5 grs. H4831SC, and Federal 210 match primers.

Moose





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