Thread: Is this hot for a .270? Newbie reloading advice.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Look up Moosemans loads with 140 grnrs and Superformance and you may choose a new path to enlightenment. I wouldn't panic too much about your loads if you don't have pressure signs. For years (1960's) everyone used 60 grns of IMR 4831 in their 270's now all of a sudden loads like that are way too hot in the manuals.

Yes my load for the 145 Gr ELD X at 57 grs of Superformance works well in my Tikka, if you are going to try that load start lower and work up. Superformance has a burn rate slower than 2213 SC so a load for 2213 SC should be fine. Your rifle may not like it but it is worth a try, just remember work up to that load. I used that load over the summer and found it OK but it would be up there and what I would class as Max. Superformance is meant to be a temperature sensitive powder compared to ADI powders.