.270 Weatherby

Inspector3711 · November 20, 2009, 04:50 PM

I've stumbled across a deal on a Mark V Ultra Lightweight in .270 WBY mag...

This will be my first belted cartridge experience at the reloading bench. Any tips?

What dies do you prefer? Powder? Bullets? This will be my elk rifle but could see some use for deer hunting as well. That old .25-06 is heavy!

Christchild · November 20, 2009, 06:51 PM

Powder and Bullets I use for my .270 Winchester...

Powders... AA4350 and AA3100. The 4350 groups better for the vast majority of Bullet Styles and Weights, but I stick to the 3100 for the 150 grain bullets. AA3100 is similar in Burn Rate to IMR 4831.

Bullets... I like, and My Rifle likes, 110 grain Barnes TTSX, on the Lighter End of bullet weights... But for the 150 grain, I shoot 150 grain Norma Oryx. Bonded Core, Heavy Copper Jacket. They seem to be a bit softer than most Bonded bullets so they readily expand, but are Second-To-None in the Lead Core/Copper Jacket Weight Retention Department.

I'd put my money on the Norma Oryx and AA3100 (or IMR 4831) in Your .270 Weatherby for Elk.

GeauxTide · November 20, 2009, 10:31 PM

Nosler #5 and #6 gave good information on IMR7828 with 130 and 150gr bullets. As stated, 150s for elk. My 7mmRM really likes Hornady 154 & 162, so they'd be another consideration.

Pongo · November 20, 2009, 11:16 PM

For elk the 150gr Nosler partition is very dependable.

Inspector3711 · November 21, 2009, 02:32 PM

Yes I was thinking about the partition. My dad swears by them for big game and he would know. I can always run down to Bend and stop at their factory outlet with the old man sometime too.

Last time we wnet I got a good deal on some factory seconds for my .223 and .22-250 that have been as accurate as any bullets I've paid full price for. Great for practice or plinking.

November 20, 2009, 04:50 PM	#1
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	.270 Weatherby I've stumbled across a deal on a Mark V Ultra Lightweight in .270 WBY mag... This will be my first belted cartridge experience at the reloading bench. Any tips? What dies do you prefer? Powder? Bullets? This will be my elk rifle but could see some use for deer hunting as well. That old .25-06 is heavy! __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

November 20, 2009, 06:51 PM	#2
Christchild Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2009 Location: Loadbenchville, Bolt 02770 Posts: 544	Powder and Bullets I use for my .270 Winchester... Powders... AA4350 and AA3100. The 4350 groups better for the vast majority of Bullet Styles and Weights, but I stick to the 3100 for the 150 grain bullets. AA3100 is similar in Burn Rate to IMR 4831. Bullets... I like, and My Rifle likes, 110 grain Barnes TTSX, on the Lighter End of bullet weights... But for the 150 grain, I shoot 150 grain Norma Oryx. Bonded Core, Heavy Copper Jacket. They seem to be a bit softer than most Bonded bullets so they readily expand, but are Second-To-None in the Lead Core/Copper Jacket Weight Retention Department. I'd put my money on the Norma Oryx and AA3100 (or IMR 4831) in Your .270 Weatherby for Elk.

November 20, 2009, 10:31 PM	#3
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Nosler #5 and #6 gave good information on IMR7828 with 130 and 150gr bullets. As stated, 150s for elk. My 7mmRM really likes Hornady 154 & 162, so they'd be another consideration.

November 20, 2009, 11:16 PM	#4
Pongo Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Posts: 74	For elk the 150gr Nosler partition is very dependable.

November 21, 2009, 02:32 PM	#5
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Yes I was thinking about the partition. My dad swears by them for big game and he would know. I can always run down to Bend and stop at their factory outlet with the old man sometime too. Last time we wnet I got a good deal on some factory seconds for my .223 and .22-250 that have been as accurate as any bullets I've paid full price for. Great for practice or plinking. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell