Thread: 270 loads

Interesting results mcche171, my loads chrono at 3114 fps average of 7 shots and are reasonably happy that they are pretty true. According to the Hornady Ballistic calculator my load will be 34 inches low at 500 yards. When I shot them at 500 yards I hit the gong three times in a line just a fraction low but pretty much where it should be. I don't have a dial up scope on my 270 but I know that between the horizontal crosshair and the thick post on 9x it equates to 18inches so x 2 is 36 inches is how I raised my sights to try it out . Bit Micky Mouse but it does work although any further and it gets a bit hard to estimate. My COAL is 83.5 mm ( fits Tikka mag ok) , the BC for the 145 ELD x is .498

Originally Posted by Mooseman

Interesting results mcche171, my loads chrono at 3114 fps average of 7 shots and are reasonably happy that they are pretty true. According to the Hornady Ballistic calculator my load will be 34 inches low at 500 yards. When I shot them at 500 yards I hit the gong three times in a line just a fraction low but pretty much where it should be. I don't have a dial up scope on my 270 but I know that between the horizontal crosshair and the thick post on 9x it equates to 18inches so x 2 is 36 inches is how I raised my sights to try it out . Bit Micky Mouse but it does work although any further and it gets a bit hard to estimate. My COAL is 83.5 mm ( fits Tikka mag ok) , the BC for the 145 ELD x is .498

Awesome mooseman just wat eva works for u man is all good ah .... thanks for the sharing ur info ... cant wait to try mine n il put results up on here


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Originally Posted by Mooseman

Interesting results mcche171, my loads chrono at 3114 fps average of 7 shots and are reasonably happy that they are pretty true. According to the Hornady Ballistic calculator my load will be 34 inches low at 500 yards. When I shot them at 500 yards I hit the gong three times in a line just a fraction low but pretty much where it should be. I don't have a dial up scope on my 270 but I know that between the horizontal crosshair and the thick post on 9x it equates to 18inches so x 2 is 36 inches is how I raised my sights to try it out . Bit Micky Mouse but it does work although any further and it gets a bit hard to estimate. My COAL is 83.5 mm ( fits Tikka mag ok) , the BC for the 145 ELD x is .498

yeh i think the over all length for me stuffed it. I will load a few more and let you guys know. The gong just shows how well these new projectiles and that powder works. If i can get near your load I would be a happy man. Either my sloppy reloading or my fussy rifle is giving me grief.

I am just starting to working up a load for my Howa .270, 1-10 twist with 22" barrel. I am using 145gr ELDX and AR2209. Planning to do a ladder test from 49.5-54gr so will see what the results are? I will post up here once I have found my load with details and results.

Originally Posted by Oli1102

I am just starting to working up a load for my Howa .270, 1-10 twist with 22" barrel. I am using 145gr ELDX and AR2209. Planning to do a ladder test from 49.5-54gr so will see what the results are? I will post up here once I have found my load with details and results.

Awesome ! Il put mine on aswell ... im planning on doin the ladder tset next satrday so yeh will be interesting

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Originally Posted by chubby

Awesome ! Il put mine on aswell ... im planning on doin the ladder tset next satrday so yeh will be interesting

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I finally got around to shooting my ladder test. 49.5-54gr. I started around 2740fps for 49.5gr and reached pressure at 53.0gr & 53.2gr (didn't shoot the higher loads) with 2962fps. I am shooting a 22" Howa and even with factory Federal only ever shot around 2850fps (never reached the 3000's in my .270 ).

I have chosen 51.5gr which was a very wide and flat node at 2820fps. Quite low on the velocity but should be well clear of pressure even in higher temp. and enough for me to be happy with out to a reasonable range. I'll be loading and shooting a seating depth test in the next week or so to see how she groups with that charge weight... My whole ladder test was within 2.5" at appox. 150m so I have high hopes that it will group well. @chubby how did yours go?

Originally Posted by Oli1102

I finally got around to shooting my ladder test. 49.5-54gr. I started around 2740fps for 49.5gr and reached pressure at 53.0gr & 53.2gr (didn't shoot the higher loads) with 2962fps. I am shooting a 22" Howa and even with factory Federal only ever shot around 2850fps (never reached the 3000's in my .270 ).

I have chosen 51.5gr which was a very wide and flat node at 2820fps. Quite low on the velocity but should be well clear of pressure even in higher temp. and enough for me to be happy with out to a reasonable range. I'll be loading and shooting a seating depth test in the next week or so to see how she groups with that charge weight... My whole ladder test was within 2.5" at appox. 150m so I have high hopes that it will group well. @chubby how did yours go?

Heya
Na i havent had a chance to get out but putting loads 2gether today ... mite get a chance to shoot them tomorrow all goi g well

Cheers for your info m8 awesome
Il put up wat i did n how it all went

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