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Hi guys
Have finally run out of the old mans 30 year old 4895 powder I bought off him years back (he used to shoot competitive full bore) Now looking for a good load for my .270win. I will also take this opportunity to buy new projectiles too. I like the flat shooting 130 but have heard good things about 140s. Still have a tone of brass.
So if anyone has any good combinations they wish to share??
Will be shooting it out of a Sako 85 Finnlight with a 22inch barrel and 1 in 10 twist.
Cheers
I'm using AR2213sc 60gr and 130 projectile which shoots extremely well in my BSA Majestic this load is getting up there so I would suggest starting at arond 58gr AR2209 also works quite well in the 270. I have tried the 140gr proj with good success and they kill like lightning, my Sako loves them my BSA doesn't
Sounds good. Might try loading up the AR2213 wth the 140s. Have read nothing but good reviews on them, and will be something to cross of the list. Thanks mate
Im loading an A bolt in 270 win, let me go get my load book
With AR2213sc powder and 130 grain Swift Scirocco II's I hit an accuracy node around 58gr, in fact 58-58.7gr (3 loads) went in the same hole. Then again at 59.5gr which was compressed, I don't know about speed as I didn't chrony them.
With AR2209 and 130gr the load I settled on was 53.5gr, this shoots into 0.6" for 5rounds at 100m.
140 gr accubonds were tried also with AR2209 @51.6 gr with an OAL of 3.186" using RP brass. Through the chrony they averaged 2750 fps, but only shot at 1" at 100m.
Like normal work up to any of these loads as some are quite strong
2209 55 g 130 gr Sierra pro hunter . Bullets generally touching on paper 100 mts . No balls ups on game yet ! , good clean kills . Put it this way have just brought 200 projectiles which will last me about 5 yrs :) I'm in ch ch pm me I'll give you a sample if you like ?
When I had my Sako 270 I used 130gn Seirras pushed along my 57gns of 2213sc MV 3000fps 24" tube.
Wasn't a hot load but all shots touched at 100yds.
Current load is 60gn of Vit N560 behind a 140gn accubond shot out of a 24" barrel. VERY happy with its performance.
Disclaimer....My load, my rifle, your own risk etc etc.
If you are after some really good bush hunting projectiles check out my trade me listing for 54 x 161gn Lapua Mega. Shoot well and would knock over the buffalo.
Not too many people shoot these projectiles but I got put onto them and glad I did! 140gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tails with 58gr 2213sc @ a MV of 2840fps (22" barrel). Very accurate @ 100yds. No pint me telling you my OAL as you'll have to work your own, but mine are seated 10thou of the lands. I've also used 130gr sierra GK with 59.5gr of 2213sc. Great load also, never chrono'd that load though but imagine it was around the 2950fps mark. Sierra make great projectiles with great results, Unless your shooting out past 4/500yds I wouldn't get too hung up on the BC of a bullet. The 140gr HPBT I use is a shocket at around .370 from memory, but its an awesome pill.
G
4895 is 2206h
I would have thought that was way too fast for 270
Mine didn't like 2213sc with 130 SST
Good with 2208 (slow) and 2209.
2209 is my choice
I am also interested in .270 WIN reloading. Looking at bringing some brass and projectiles to NZ in December to get some instruction and tips from a cousin.
Not planning to invest too much $$ to start with as .270 WIN factory ammo is still readily available at a good price over here.
Has anyone used these Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets - seem to be reasonably priced at $20 per 50.
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting Bullets 270 Caliber (277 Diameter) 130 Grain Spitzer Box of 50
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting Bullets 270 Cal (277 Diameter) 130 Grain
INTENDED USE: Red deer at 50m - 200m in Southland.
Thanks for the info guys. I will get some powder and work some loads up and let you know how i get on.
Reloader22 pushing a 140 SST at 3060fps. in a 22" 1-10 barrel. Intended for game 300-500 yards and steel to 800-900
I'll try and find the load data in the shed.
Seems the .270 130 sierra game king in front of 2213 is the ticket in my Sako 75.
58.3grains.
Three holes touching. (Sunday).
Smacks deer and in my humble experience way better than GMX & SST. Accubond 140 out of my 7mm08 are also decent slugs. Deer though, drop when any decent stone hits accurately and square.
All this has me thinking.......
So I have lots of this brass at home for .277
Norma
Winchester
Hornady
Federal
Highland (whatever brass that is)
Of these which should I use IF I start reloading.......getting more and more interested :)
note these are all fired once factory ammo brass
Norma, no competition.
cheersQuote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
I use federal in my .270win only because i had 400 pieces of it from when I used factory ammo in my previous rifle. Its fine but no where near as nice as Norma which I use in two other rifles, and love it.
Winchester & Highland I found to be very inconsistent (not as bad as Remington though).
Hornady is nice brass but I bloody hate the stupid recessed step they have around their primer pockets, I have crushed soo many primers when trying to seat them as they catch on the sharp edge. (using both hand priming tool or the press).
Thanks Bryan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
My mates have the presses etc......I am being stuborn and holding off getting dies etc.........it's getting harder each day!!
You can buy a set of dies for the price of a quality box of ammo. Just do it, especially if you have access to all the gear to use for free. Once you get into it you will kick yourself for not getting into it sooner.
I have had very good success/accuracy with 130gr Nosler Accubonds & AR2209, 130gr Sierra Gamekings & RL-22.
Yeah its only a matter of weeks I think ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
Success as in dead animals? I dont care much for paper I am however keen on a good projectile for 5 - 500 yards on deer.
Both paper and animals on the ground.
My main load is the 130gr Accubond going 3060fps out the barrel with very good accuracy. I have shot Tahr, Reds (hinds & Stags in Roar), Fallow, Goats, Pigs, bunnies :P from 20 yards to 350 yards and every one has been a boom...flop.
I worked up a load with the Gamekings for a more cost effective option and get exceptional accuracy with RL-22 albeit at the cost of some speed. Only shot fallow with those and they performed very well. Will stick with the AB's for a while longer as they do so well & I have a fair few 100's of them. :thumbsup:
Plenty of other options as well: 140gr Hornady SST, new 150gr LR Accubond, Bergers, etc.
Nice thanks Bryan. Wont be long now.......new scope in the post and soon to be die's, powder, projectiles and primers :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
Atta boy! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Yeah, I also used 2213sc with 130gn Sierra Gamekings in my 75 Finnlight. Was a warm load, over 3100fps.
Gone to 150gn SSTs though now.
I use 52g of 2209 with 140g sst they are doing 2750fps. Work wonders on red deer.
Norma
Just scored my dies etc.
Grabbed some 140grn accubonds.
Hoping someone may have a starting load for this pill with one of these powders, N560 ar2213sc or ar2225.
Cheers
AR 2213sc in my savage 59.0g with a 140g SST doing 2950 out of a 22in barrel shoots 1 inch @200 :thumbsup:
@Bryan - That sounds like primer crimp... Is it military brass ? You can either ream it or swage it. A cheap-and-nasty solution is just to use the Lee chamfer tool to cut away the crimp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
No military crimp ebf. Its hornady custom brass and its non military calibres im loading. Just a 90 degree sharp outer edge on the outside of the primer pocket. Most other brass I use has a curved/chamfered edge and the primers slip in nicely.
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Just bought some primers, could only get winchester. They are the gold ones, please tell me these arnt the ones blowing out?
Safe to use or order some Russian ones from reloaders?
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Will take a look at my hornady brass tonight, have norma so they are only back up brassQuote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
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Take them back before you go marking your bolt face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Serious? Or are you fn with me :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
I had two batches of Winchester primers ( the brass ones) in two calibres blow out. Neither were hot loads.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Just my experience. Not dangerous, just messes up your bolt face.
See the seperate thread on Winchester primers.
The more experience you can build within reason before buying your own gear, the less you will end up spending, and the more "fit for YOUR purpose" the gear you ultimately buy will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
I've said it before ... most of us in this game have got garages full of expensive gear (not limited to hunting / guns / reloading ) which is not really what you ultimately want / need
So keep being stubborn ... for A WHILE ..
Like most teens you'll probably get the boot sooner or later :thumbsup:
Tim
Good advice and love how you call me a teen:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwi39
"teen" in the reloading sense ... ONLY !!! ;)
Ha ha ha damn it i felt young again!!Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi39
Next question, am i suposed to have been sold magnum primers?
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