Pet loads for .270 Win

[hakx]

Looking to load for 140 grain - something in SST or Nosler.

Anybody got any pet loads they would share?

Hakx

 

[H4831]

Very slow powders are best in the 270, with 130 grain bullets, or heavier. Probably the best ever was the old Norma 205 and its offspring, MRP. However, not available at this time, so that information is not of much help to you.
H4831 is also very popular in the 270. It is a bulky powder, probably will fill the case, but reacts very well to compression, as the bullet is forced into it.
I know nothing of H4831SC. However, I have read that it is just H4831 cut shorter, thus it takes up less space in the case.
However, you certainly can't go wrong with H4831 in the 270, it is a long time favourite.

 

[newt]

I use h4831sc in mine and it works fine. My load is 57.5 grains for 150 grain sierras.

 

[BC Bigbore]

In my Winchester M70 XTR Featherweight, I usually only shoot one load I worked up in it. Federal case, Federal 210 primer, 54gr H4350 and topped with a 140gr Nosler Accubond. With the featherweight contoured 22" bbl, I get 2936fps average over the skyscreens and 3 shot groups @ 100yds average .86". This is my favorite deer rifle/load combo and I wouldn't hesitate to use it on moose or elk either if the need arose.

 

[Lefty Dick]

H4831sc, IMR7828, RL22, H1000, are all good powders to try.

 

[adriel]

I use a max load of H4831SC behind 140 grn SST's in my .270.

 

[eric2381]

I use a compressed load of RL22 behind Hornady 150 gr. IL's. Works very well on game. Good luck, Eric

 

[762nato]

I use 56 gr. of RL22 with a 140 gr. Sierra SBT, Load same data with a 140 Nosler BT BT.

 

[JasonYuke]

Do not rule out H-4350 some 270s love this powder. My 700 mountain rifle loves this powder with 130 grain bullets.

If i was a betting man, I would grab a pund of H4831sc and 4350 and go from there.

 

[yogibear]

Any use of RL22 with 110g HORNADY V-Max? Can't get 4831 here...only RL17,19 or 22.
Yogibear - Yellowknife

 

[horseman2]

The Nosler book list H4350 as the most accurate powder with 150 grain bullets. I used 52.0 grains, and it was an instant success.

 

[tigrr]

I use 45 grains of IMR 4064 behind a 130 grain Nosler Balistic Tip. 3 shots 3 deer. Recipe from Hodgdon web site.

 

[Pathfinder]

for 150's try 54 grains of IMR-4831

 

[sbtennex]

You asked about RL22 and the 110 gr Hornady? RL22's a bit too slow burning for the 110. RL19 will cover all the bases from 110 all the way thru the 150's. Probably the best choice for any 140 or 150 Nosler. RL22 comes in pretty handy for the 130 and 150 Nosler and any Hornady bullet from 130 on up.

 

[MD]

I don't have my load data in front of me, but it's virtually identical to Newt's.

I use a 150 gr. Hornady Interlock on top of H4831 SC.

 

[mahony1977]

I've bee loading 63 grns H1000 behind speer 130 grn spbt . Works pretty good .

 

[outdoors]

I like Reloader 22 however have used H4831 in the past with either 140 Hornady or 150 Nosler Partitions. The .270 is a dandy cartridge. I shoot it in either a Winchester model 70 Supergrade classic or a Husky '98. Both are very accurate and have taken moose, caribou and deer. Match the bullet to the game you are hunting, shoot well and the .270 will turn it into supper.

 

[skma]

54.5grs imr 4831, 150gr seirra spbt

 

[mbogo3]

Classic 57gr IMR 4831-130gr Hornady Antelope to moose......................Harold

 

[H4831]

54 or 54.5 grains of H4831 powder behind a 150 grain bullet, is a pretty light load in a 270.
I guess it's OK if you don't want to take advantage of the power and speed available with the 270 Winchester.
My Sako requires at least 58 grains of 4831 to bring it up to 270 stated velocities with the 150 grain bullet.

Note- That is what my rifle takes. Don't try it with yours, just because mine takes that amount. Work your loads up carefully, as I do.

My testing has all been done with the old Hodgdons war surplus powder. I found the new H4831 to be slower burning than the old war surplus.
I loaded five rounds with 130 grain bullet and 60 grains of the old war surplus H4831. They chronographed at 3,078.
I then loaded five more, identical loads, except I used new Hodgdons 4831 powder. This batch chronographed out to 2960.
Thus, 54 or 54.5 of the new H4831 powder and a 150 grain bullet, would be a very light load.
Accuracy wise, full loads of H4831 are usually the most accurate.