where to start? (.270 win from scratch)

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I plan on reloading for my .270 in the future and want to know where to start? I've done a small amount of reloading for my 10 gauge but that's all. What equipment and in what order should I purchase? I know I need to upgrade the scale I bought for my 10 gauge (not accurate enough) but beyond that I'm in uncharted territory for me. I tried searching the forum but didn't find what I was looking for. Any advice or direction is appreciated
 
You need at least one up to date reloading manual. Not only do they have load data but most have instructions to help get you going.
The best resource though is to invite over a friend who is experienced and is an active reloader to walk you through it and help get you started.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 
Start with ABC's of reloading, then Lee or Lyman manuals, then any other manuals you choose. Come back once you have read a bit and ask away!!!
 
Get some IMR4831/57gr/130gr bullet/Win or Fed brass and a magnum primer.........never met a .270 that wouldn't shoot that load. Mine likes everything from RE#22,H4831,IMR 4350 and Win 760.A load of 54gr /IMR 4831/150gr Partition relaxes moose just fine......Harold
 
I'm up to 7 rifle presses and 6 shotshell presses, and looking for another! Listen to amosfella and C-FBMI in that thread he posted, it leads to digging in strange places for supplies to make components you don't need for things you don't have, which leads to another purchase, which leads to more digging, and more purchasing!!!


Now, I need to go find some hardwood for another bench to hold more tools.....
 
Thanks! So as far as starting points for equipment... If I was to pick up a hand priming tool and a rock chucker with the appropriate dies and components am I heading in the right direction? Should I spend on some higher end equipment or wait until I've established a reloading bench and some experience under my belt? I'm not going to be shooting competition but I'd like to be able to put together consistent accurate ammo. Guess I should add I'll end up reloading for the .22-250 as well.
 
swinginberrys said:
Thanks! So as far as starting points for equipment... If I was to pick up a hand priming tool and a rock chucker with the appropriate dies and components am I heading in the right direction? Should I spend on some higher end equipment or wait until I've established a reloading bench and some experience under my belt? I'm not going to be shooting competition but I'd like to be able to put together consistent accurate ammo. Guess I should add I'll end up reloading for the .22-250 as well.
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Very good start! Get some calipers for measuring, a way to measure and weigh powder, something to trim the brass if required.

To start it's easy and simple to wash the brass or just clean with very fine steel wool, lube the brass (imperial sizing wax can't be beat and lasts forever), size it, wipe the lube off, prime the brass, add powder, seat a bullet.

I would recommend Forster dies to keep it concentric, an RCBS universal hand priming tool if that's the route you want to take (good choice btw), and stick to the manual specs for trim length, COAL, and components for the loads you want to use.


From there you can decide what else you want to add to your routine.
 
Cleftwynd said:
I'm up to 7 rifle presses and 6 shotshell presses, and looking for another! Listen to amosfella and C-FBMI in that thread he posted, it leads to digging in strange places for supplies to make components you don't need for things you don't have, which leads to another purchase, which leads to more digging, and more purchasing!!!


Now, I need to go find some hardwood for another bench to hold more tools.....
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Common... You need a snap on toolbox to hold your tools...
 
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