Thread: .270 Loads

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.

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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