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Since I hear that the winchester powerpoint and especially fed blue box seem do to well in 130 grainers, what would be best bang for buck 130 grain projectiles for the 270 to reload?
Have heard that the SST's are too violent so maybe not them.
Got a bunch of 150s to play with already.
Maybe even a good 140?
Then I'll look at powders to suit.
Cheers
It's not whats best, more whats available. I have some 130 gr hornady spire points or interlocks that are ok for load development and getting you on paper - you can have some of those. Then use the good ones like Partitions for hunting
Have used good old Hornady 130gr Interlock projectiles in my .270 for more than 35 years. Some members may scoff but I've killed hundreds of deer with them. My old BSA Majestic shoots them into 1" at 100yards all day long. Then have a CDS cap for further out. Probably no shortage of them at the moment because they're not so popular.
I havent struck a bad killing 130 grn load in 270 yet....sure speer spbt are really soft...but that makes them good.
the 130SST have bad rep so steer away from them...anything else you should be fine...take out the front wheels and no animal is going anywhere....150 partitions for that stag of a lifetime trip and life is sweet.
Was under the impression the partition was.meant to work very well. Also well aware that there are a few out there that work well also and probably a bit cheaper.
The available thing is a good point.
There are some interlocks for sale on here I was considering so interested to hear they are ok.
Mind you arent they what the sst started life as?
my old rifle loved hornadies and grouped them all very well......I had 300 in kit when bought my reloading gear,after a couple of complete pass throughs on deer I got put off and burnt them up on wallabies...years later I got given some more 140 hornady interlocts and they shot so well I tried them again...they are BORING as heck..point them into boiler room of red hinds at 300-350 yards and they just die...no fuss no bother and stuff all meat loss if you slip them in just behind shoulder but in tight..... so my earlier misgivings were unfounded.it was my point of aim rather than projectile,once I learnt the simple truth,if you want to anchor animal on the spot you have to take out front wheels...never looked back.
I don’t have lots of experience to back this up, but I’ve found the SSTs and the like work better when heavier-for-calibre and at longer ranges. I’m about to start loading for a mate and will be starting with a soft point. Not many Interbonds or Partitions available, so I’m just gonna try the cheap Speer Hot-Cor or Sierra SPBT.
Why do you want to shoot a lighter projectile if you have a bunch of 150's to play with? Get a load going with a 150 and rifle will do anything you ask of it I've never bothered with anything lighter (although I do currently shoot the 145 eldx)
150 partitions are excellent projectiles as are the 150 Norma Oryx and the 150 gameking.
If you really must try something lighter it's already been mentioned the 140 interlock is a great projectile (but not greater than the aforementioned 150s...)
Mainly because an old friend who has been using a 270 since the 70s and shot a lot of deer recommended 130s over 150s.
Had some experiences like MD where he lost a couple and went to the 130s to anchor them better.
Probably on lighter animals I would suggest
In his experiences he could make 130s work on everything.
Like I said if 140s are even better than that's fine with me.
Those eldxs you mention Ryan are meant to go well.
I suppose I am just wondering if a 130 may just better.
Got 150.ssts and oryx to try so if the word is stick with themI will. Never done the reloading thing before so really trying to get my head around it.
Back in the day I had 4.different types of factory 243 ammo to pick from. Never wanted to reload
Just a big wormhole. Dont even have dies or powder yet lol
I basically duel load....or more accurately have two types of load....big fat heavies for up close n personal...my bush loads and something pointy that is really accurate. not that my bush loads arent accurate just a load that gives me confidence should that 300-400 yards shot be needed...
at present its 110ttsx cause Ive got heaps of them or a 170grn round nose for bush and a 140 hornady sp for out long.....
and Ive shot last 2 deer with factory winchester 150grn power points because a lovely fella gave me some for free...and its plurry good amunition.
I haven't shot a lot of animals but over the last 20 years every deer (sika, red or fallow) and tahr has been taken with either federal powershok 130 or Winchester power point 130. Animals between 5 metres out to 320 metres.
110gr Barnes. Brutal.
yeah nah...Ive seen you shoot 8 wallabies with 8 consecutive shots,not moving from position....you are too humble mate,you are deadly with that weapon LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by RUMPY
go the mighty .270
I found the 130 Powerpoint better than the 130 hornady. The Hornady will shed its jacket like Sierras do. The 130 hornadys are fine for 100 kg deer but have let me down on stags - the PP never.
Those 110 Barnes I havnt tried but everyone who has rates them.
I use 140 grain nosler accubonds have stopped stags goats chamois only thing I haven't yet tested then on is thar
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@csmiffy I found trusty old 130gn hornady Sp were great for bush hunting, tried 140accubounds (2800fps) but they tended to pencil thru at close ranges, need to be driven faster, the 130gn ones would be better if driven hard. I now use 145gn ELD-X.
If you would like some samples (12-15) to try before buying a full box, I have here, 130gn Hornady, 140 Accubonds, 130gn Nosler B/tips and Sierra 140gn, I’ll trade for a 500ml bottle of either Panhead Pilsner or their Pale ale.
bro slip a 130gr woodleigh in it an crank them up. 30m t0 whatever- penetrate an expand no blow up at high velocity-
general rule of thumb with factory ammo an 270s.
150gr for bush stalking and 130gr for stretching it to standard average long shots -400 say
RE SST and interlock- different kettles of fish- id go interlock over sst in 270/130gr myself....
i used hornady whitetail factory 140gr in NZ.... perfect
in fact the 130gr ppsn from woodleigh wuld be perfect bull tahr an red stag medicines
How do the Woodleighs compare side by side with Accubonds ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees
In my experiences on the sambar mate in a few different Cals... they are on Par in my mind although not AS flighty (bc) but certainly for bush stalking an out to 400m it wont matter much-Quote:
Originally Posted by Moa Hunter
id say the Woodleigh acts a little "softer" on expansion and every one ive seen has folded out the same as the advert whereas the Accubond was more often going through them under 100m (bit harder) but once out 150 or so + the accubonds would hang in the fur- in saying this many woodleigh in a heavy for cal will punch through + expand.
i use lighter stuff, say a 150 in .308/06 140 in 7-08, 130 in .270 etc.
they reall should be a Top class NZ projectile for most bush hunters- understandable to the long sleek ELDx an GC models are favoured but thats part an parcel with the image too---
with woodleighs ya largely end up with the projectile in the fur with good amount of trauma.