Hornady SST .270 130gr

Supermanofsteel said:
Thanks guys, lots of good info. New Camper I have seen the video showing the ballistic test into wet paper. The bullet penetrated roughly 10 inches, weighed 65gr's and had a good wound track. The same video showed other bullets, corelok etc and they all performed to similar results.
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I've used Corelokt bullets with very good results on deer, shoulder bones or just ribs: Also I've only ever recovered one of these bullets, which originally weighed 150gr, and after recovery weighed about 129gr. Anyway, the .277 bullet test I mentioned is on this website but to save my life I can't find it. The same author also tested a couple other calibers over a broad range of bullet types and brands: These threads might interest you if someone was able to find them.

So today I loaded my first batch. Just 15 rounds using the SST's. Imr4064 45.1grs, 2800fps. Winchester Brass and CCI Primers. I'm trying to stay away from max load as I know 99.9% of my shots will be under 300 yrds with most shots happening at 50 to 150 yrds.

Again, thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.
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Enjoy!

EDIT: I did find that thread by bcsteve: It's a sticky in the Ammo thread, this test done with .264 bullets with a 6.5X55. http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/162814-**Huge-CGN-264-Bullet-Test-Result**-(lots-of-pics!)
 
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Lead hammer said:
I think you will be ok at those close distances as far as hitting soft tissue, good idea on keeping the velocity down a bit. If you can get those SST's to shoot good for you (won't be a problem at 150) I would purchase the Interbonds and shoot them at game, use the SST's to work up a load (and target shoot) since they are cheaper, then when you have the kinks worked out use the Interbonds as they have the same poi.
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I tried that. Sst shoot very very good interbond as well as gmx shoot like crap. No mater what I tried couldn't get interbonds or gmx to shoot
 
Varmit said:
I found the same thing in Hornady Superforamance factory ammo in 30-06. SST was very accurate but the Interbond and GMX disappointing.
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Ya for me(and a few other people I know) the interbond it would place 2 shots almost touching then either above beside or below about 2" the other 2 shots almost touching. This would happen every time consistently for every rifle. My m70 30-06 it would place 2 on the bull then the next to 1.5-2" left and one inch lower. My buddies 308 would put 2 on the bull and then 2 2" lower and one inch right.
Gmx for me one group would be just under an inch then the next group could be 4"
 
hometownhero said:
Ya for me(and a few other people I know) the interbond it would place 2 shots almost touching then either above beside or below about 2" the other 2 shots almost touching. This would happen every time consistently for every rifle. My m70 30-06 it would place 2 on the bull then the next to 1.5-2" left and one inch lower. My buddies 308 would put 2 on the bull and then 2 2" lower and one inch right.
Gmx for me one group would be just under an inch then the next group could be 4"
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That really sucks, I have not had this kind of trouble" yet" with the Interbonds. I need to retract my same poi statement for the two as well. If switching between the two, for me its only a few clicks different really. If I was planning on mostly shooting 300 yards or mostly 50-150, you don't require super accurate placement anyway. But if my groups jumped around like that I would not be happy either, and 1.5-2" off the main group would be drastic at 600+.I will have to do a real good test one day this spring, shoot a SST group, and overlap it with the Interbonds.
 
nanuk said:
any chance you can go back, talk to the gun desk Supervisor and explain how a salesman with such a poor lack of knowledge sold you potentially DANGEROUS product
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are you serious?!
"someone in your store sold me bullets! bullets are dangerous! I want to exchange them for less dangerous bullets? lmao.. I would love to hear that conversation.

SST have a polymer tip to aid the expansion of the bullet. They don't explode, they aren't varmint bullets. Used them lots, never had any issues.
 
For deer? No problem. There isn't a deer around that will survive a well placed 130 grain SST out of a 270. You will find that it makes a mess of the insides though.
 
Hey mate! Awesome, Someone else uses a Powder Equivilent to the powder I use :)
I use 45gr of 2208, which is same as 4064, Im getting good accuracy an shot a Doe with it complete pass through.

Interestign to see your Velocity! I'd suppose mine is about that too.. 24 inch tube?

I may be better off PMing you another day


WL
 
Hello WL, my .270 has a 22" barrel. It's a Savage Axis. My 30-06 is a Savage 116 Hunter XP. I've just been getting into rifle hunting the past year and a a half. The reason for using Imr4064 is because it also works for the other two loads I will be developing for the 30-06 in 150gr and 180gr. I don't own a chronograph yet but a friend of mine does and has offered to bring it to the range once I'm ready to test some loads.

New Camper said:
I did find that thread by bcsteve: It's a sticky in the Ammo thread, this test done with .264 bullets with a 6.5X55. http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/162814-**Huge-CGN-264-Bullet-Test-Result**-(lots-of-pics!)
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Thanks for the link, I found it very interesting to see how different bullets held up.
 
I see Superman, So were those Loads chrono proofed? or still a guesstimate until your mate meets you at the range ?
Maybe with 2 more inch of barrel I may get up to 2900fps, but then again maybe not... As You, I have a mate with a Chrono who will let me push a few out over it , just havnt got around to it yet.

Im also the same with the 2208, I can reload a couple of Cartridges an that was the motive behind using a slightly faster powder for the .270, I use it for .35whelen also.

From what I can gather, using the 4064/2208 an getting the mild velocity may actually help with standard Cup an Core soft points for closer in work on bigger game, I wont know until I deck one, I shoulda coulda woulda today but really didn't feel like cutting up a deer, an they were at 200m.. maybe next time!

I know the little deer are no worries , I had complete pass through with good sign of expansion from 60m ..

I'l let you know if I get some Velocity readings in the near future!

cheers!

WL
 
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