Reccommend a load for 270

brotus2 · November 2, 2010, 06:17 PM

I'm shooting my pre 64 Model 70 in 270 at targets only (100 to 500 yards). I don't hunt. Would appreciate advice on powder and bullets. Thanks.

Hog Buster · November 2, 2010, 07:04 PM

I've had great success using IMR4895 powder and Hornady 130 gr. SST's in hunting situations out to 200 yards. At longer ranges I would use 150 gr. SST's.
I know that you're a target shooter, but what works on game should work fine when killing paper.

kraigwy · November 2, 2010, 07:28 PM

I hunt with a 270 for elk, I use 150s pushed by 52 grns of 4350 but I only hunt to 300 yards.

If I wasn't going to hunt with it, and wanted longer ranges I'd go to the 150 Berger. Its good hunting round and better long range round, but I see no benefit under 300 yards.

mitchell koster · November 2, 2010, 08:37 PM

We use AR2209 with Fed Primers and Woodleigh Protected points on deer. Powder names may be different here in Aus compared to the US.

MK

GeauxTide · November 2, 2010, 08:44 PM

With the 22" barrel, I'd use RL-19 or H-4831 under 130 Sierra's or Hornady.

highvel · November 2, 2010, 09:01 PM

For paper my favorite frequent flyer in .270, 110gr. Hornady Spire HP, 46.0 gr IMR 4064,Rem 9-1/2

Cowboy_mo · November 2, 2010, 09:13 PM

I haven't reloaded very long but I have been using H4831 with 130 gr sierras and speers. The bullets perform in very similar manners and I have been happy with the groups.

chunk · November 3, 2010, 02:28 PM

150 gr hornady interlock , 57 gr reloader22 ...it hits like a bolt of lightning.

micksis86 · November 3, 2010, 05:02 PM

I'm a big fan of the SST's aswell. i use 140gr and they shoot great.

November 2, 2010, 06:17 PM	#1
brotus2 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2009 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 269	Reccommend a load for 270 I'm shooting my pre 64 Model 70 in 270 at targets only (100 to 500 yards). I don't hunt. Would appreciate advice on powder and bullets. Thanks.

November 2, 2010, 07:04 PM	#2
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	I've had great success using IMR4895 powder and Hornady 130 gr. SST's in hunting situations out to 200 yards. At longer ranges I would use 150 gr. SST's. I know that you're a target shooter, but what works on game should work fine when killing paper. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

November 2, 2010, 07:28 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I hunt with a 270 for elk, I use 150s pushed by 52 grns of 4350 but I only hunt to 300 yards. If I wasn't going to hunt with it, and wanted longer ranges I'd go to the 150 Berger. Its good hunting round and better long range round, but I see no benefit under 300 yards. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

November 2, 2010, 08:37 PM	#4
mitchell koster Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2010 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 211	We use AR2209 with Fed Primers and Woodleigh Protected points on deer. Powder names may be different here in Aus compared to the US. MK __________________ The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.

November 2, 2010, 09:01 PM	#6
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	For paper my favorite frequent flyer in .270, 110gr. Hornady Spire HP, 46.0 gr IMR 4064,Rem 9-1/2 __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

November 2, 2010, 08:44 PM	#5
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	With the 22" barrel, I'd use RL-19 or H-4831 under 130 Sierra's or Hornady.

November 2, 2010, 09:13 PM	#7
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	I haven't reloaded very long but I have been using H4831 with 130 gr sierras and speers. The bullets perform in very similar manners and I have been happy with the groups.

November 3, 2010, 02:28 PM	#8
chunk Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2005 Location: alabama,gulf coast Posts: 131	150 gr hornady interlock , 57 gr reloader22 ...it hits like a bolt of lightning. __________________ TRAMPLE THE WEAK-HURDLETHE DEAD

November 3, 2010, 05:02 PM	#9
micksis86 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2009 Posts: 420	I'm a big fan of the SST's aswell. i use 140gr and they shoot great. __________________ Never argue with morons, they will lower you down to their level and beat you with experience.