270 load

c.j.sikes · August 29, 2011, 08:21 AM

what is a good load for my mosburg 270 in 130 gr bullet

Jimro · August 29, 2011, 08:56 AM

Winchest white box, available at WalMart.

Or did you have a specific bullet, brass, powder, primer combination in mind?

Jimro

kraigwy · August 29, 2011, 09:42 AM

Since this is the Reloading section, I'm gonna assume your talking about Reloads.

My recomendation would to pick a reloading manuel that list THE MOST ACCURATE LOAD for the bullet you use. (which will probably be 4831). Start there and tweak the load until it works for your gun.

roberto mervicini · August 29, 2011, 10:01 AM

On my .270 ( brazilian itajuba mauser action, wilson barrel, ram-line syntetic stock that I put togheter on 2009 ) , I try IMR 4831 in combination with speer and hornady 130 bullets, satisfied with the results so I never try any other powders.
The target posted is 200 yrds results first time out. Since then group improve a little, I guess I become more familiar with the trigger... still use the original military trigger, I have plans to replace it with Timney but not done yet.
As hunting rifle particulary since the longest shoot I made in my life on any hunt never exceed 125 yrds this is fine.
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roberto

Hog Buster · August 29, 2011, 03:18 PM

I’ve been using 46 grains of IMR 4895 behind Hornady’s 130 grain SST bullet for years. Much pork and venison harvested with this load.

603Country · August 29, 2011, 05:05 PM

My 270 shoots best with the Nosler 130 gr Ballistic Tip, CCI BR2 primers, and H4831sc powder. The powder charge is slightly above the recommended max in the Lyman book, so I won't put it in print. Those loads are in Remington cases, but I'll be switching to Norma cases soon. That will most likely cause me to have a new favorite load.

Jim243 · August 29, 2011, 07:12 PM

While the above are good suggestions, I have switched over to H-4895 powder, it gives a gental push as oposed to a snap from H-4350 powder. Makes it easier to stay on target. I too use the 130 grain Hornady SSTs for the 270, love that bullet.

Here is a five shot group with that combination.

Jim

Ambishot · August 29, 2011, 07:57 PM

It really depends on what type of shooting you're doing. If you're looking for an accurate load for longer ranges in excess of 300+ yds, I'd recommend either 135 gr. Sierra Matchkings (for non hunting shooting) or 130 gr Game Kings (for hunting). The boat-tail design helps with added stability over longer ranges.

For powder charge, that really depends on the reloading manual you're using. I'm a huge fan of hornady and sierra manuals and bullets. I'm usually running 55 grains of IMR 4350 with 130 gr Gamekings for my antelope loads and I've achieved 3 shot groups like these with that current load at 100 yds. (The picture is large, but you can cover two of these groups with a dime)

Miata Mike · August 29, 2011, 09:40 PM

My coworker swears on Reloader 22 for his Win .270 loads. 57.0 grains is what he settled on, but I am going to work a load up myself to see how my Savage 110 likes it. I shot the load, but it was after a whole box of factory loads and I was "shot".

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...4&cartridge=63

FrankenMauser · August 30, 2011, 12:38 AM

My new favorite load: (140 gr bullet)
.270 Win
140 gr Nosler Partition
New Win Brass
WLR Primer
3.280" OAL
55.0 gr RL-19 (This is a MAX load, in the Nosler manual. Work up from 51.0 gr.)
Consistently under 1" at 100 yards, in my rifle.

Clark · August 30, 2011, 12:11 PM

I have been shooting 50 gr IMR4895 130 gr Ballistic Tip moly coated 3.34" 22" barrel.

Quickload predicts 3008 fps 58.7kpsi
Chrono measures 2875 fps

With 57.7 gr Re17, I can get 3225 fps from that rifle, but it is not temp stable, and the extra velocity is not doing me any good anyway.

I killed 8 mule deer with the 50 gr load, mostly between 400 and 500 yards.
I aimed for the front 1/3 of the body in broadside shots.
Half were bang-flop, the others ran 50 feet and then died.

Per Quicktarget, zero'ed at 200 yards, I adjust the scope elevation turret 5.5 moa for 400 yards, and 8.25 moa for 500 yards.

ripnbst · August 30, 2011, 01:24 PM

My Mossberg ATR likes the Remington core-lokt whitetail specials available at Bass Pro Shops.

It shoots them the best of any commercially available load.

I've tried some other much more expensive stuff and they just plain do not shoot well in my gun.

reloader28 · August 30, 2011, 10:19 PM

I like the 130gr Sierra Gamemasters in mine.
I'd have to look up the load or speed, but its a little over the published max so I wont recommend it. My gun sticks them at a 1/2" at 100yds with IMR4831.
I aint shot a critter with them though.

August 29, 2011, 08:21 AM	#1
c.j.sikes Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2006 Location: marlow okla Posts: 227	270 load what is a good load for my mosburg 270 in 130 gr bullet

August 29, 2011, 08:56 AM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Winchest white box, available at WalMart. Or did you have a specific bullet, brass, powder, primer combination in mind? Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

August 29, 2011, 09:42 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Since this is the Reloading section, I'm gonna assume your talking about Reloads. My recomendation would to pick a reloading manuel that list THE MOST ACCURATE LOAD for the bullet you use. (which will probably be 4831). Start there and tweak the load until it works for your gun. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 29, 2011, 03:18 PM	#5
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	I’ve been using 46 grains of IMR 4895 behind Hornady’s 130 grain SST bullet for years. Much pork and venison harvested with this load. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

August 29, 2011, 07:12 PM	#7
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	While the above are good suggestions, I have switched over to H-4895 powder, it gives a gental push as oposed to a snap from H-4350 powder. Makes it easier to stay on target. I too use the 130 grain Hornady SSTs for the 270, love that bullet. Here is a five shot group with that combination. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

August 29, 2011, 05:05 PM	#6
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	My 270 shoots best with the Nosler 130 gr Ballistic Tip, CCI BR2 primers, and H4831sc powder. The powder charge is slightly above the recommended max in the Lyman book, so I won't put it in print. Those loads are in Remington cases, but I'll be switching to Norma cases soon. That will most likely cause me to have a new favorite load.

August 29, 2011, 07:57 PM	#8
Ambishot Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2011 Location: US Posts: 274	Info is key here... It really depends on what type of shooting you're doing. If you're looking for an accurate load for longer ranges in excess of 300+ yds, I'd recommend either 135 gr. Sierra Matchkings (for non hunting shooting) or 130 gr Game Kings (for hunting). The boat-tail design helps with added stability over longer ranges. For powder charge, that really depends on the reloading manual you're using. I'm a huge fan of hornady and sierra manuals and bullets. I'm usually running 55 grains of IMR 4350 with 130 gr Gamekings for my antelope loads and I've achieved 3 shot groups like these with that current load at 100 yds. (The picture is large, but you can cover two of these groups with a dime) Last edited by Ambishot; August 30, 2011 at 03:02 PM.

August 29, 2011, 09:40 PM	#9
Miata Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Location: North East WI Posts: 418	My coworker swears on Reloader 22 for his Win .270 loads. 57.0 grains is what he settled on, but I am going to work a load up myself to see how my Savage 110 likes it. I shot the load, but it was after a whole box of factory loads and I was "shot". http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...4&cartridge=63

August 30, 2011, 12:38 AM	#10
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,427	My new favorite load: (140 gr bullet) .270 Win 140 gr Nosler Partition New Win Brass WLR Primer 3.280" OAL 55.0 gr RL-19 (This is a MAX load, in the Nosler manual. Work up from 51.0 gr.) Consistently under 1" at 100 yards, in my rifle. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

August 30, 2011, 12:11 PM	#11
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I have been shooting 50 gr IMR4895 130 gr Ballistic Tip moly coated 3.34" 22" barrel. Quickload predicts 3008 fps 58.7kpsi Chrono measures 2875 fps With 57.7 gr Re17, I can get 3225 fps from that rifle, but it is not temp stable, and the extra velocity is not doing me any good anyway. I killed 8 mule deer with the 50 gr load, mostly between 400 and 500 yards. I aimed for the front 1/3 of the body in broadside shots. Half were bang-flop, the others ran 50 feet and then died. Per Quicktarget, zero'ed at 200 yards, I adjust the scope elevation turret 5.5 moa for 400 yards, and 8.25 moa for 500 yards. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

August 30, 2011, 01:24 PM	#12
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	My Mossberg ATR likes the Remington core-lokt whitetail specials available at Bass Pro Shops. It shoots them the best of any commercially available load. I've tried some other much more expensive stuff and they just plain do not shoot well in my gun.

August 30, 2011, 10:19 PM	#13
reloader28 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2009 Location: nw wyoming Posts: 1,061	I like the 130gr Sierra Gamemasters in mine. I'd have to look up the load or speed, but its a little over the published max so I wont recommend it. My gun sticks them at a 1/2" at 100yds with IMR4831. I aint shot a critter with them though.