Powder for 270 Winchester

brotus2 · March 9, 2010, 06:28 PM

As some of you may remember, my early 80's Nickle Plated 12" Ned Buntline Commerative that I had for 25 years is no longer a safe queen.

Well, my 1952 Winchester Model 70 in 270 with Weaver El Paso 2 3/4 X 5 that I've had for 25 years is no longer going to be one, either. The rifle is bonafied 98% and I did shoot it once when I bought it.

I've got Sierra 90 grain Varminter hollow points that just came in, the 20 old brass cases from the only time I shot it way back when and my buddy has some new Reloader 15 powder that he will lend me to load up a box on the Lee Loader that came with it when I bought the rifle.

I called Alliant and Sierra and got the recipe (sp).

Start, 45.5 grains Reloader 15 with a max of 51 grains.

Two questions:

1: Is Reloader 15 a good powder for this?
2. Is it OK to reload those 25 year old once fired brass (Winchester) cases?

Your answers, any thoughts and your favorite loads would be appreciated. Thank you.

**Unclenick** · March 9, 2010, 06:45 PM

Yup, and yup. I use brass from the 60's all the time in .30-06. With your light bullet weight, Reloader 15 should be fine. If you prefer ball powders, 748 is fine for that, too.

kraigwy · March 9, 2010, 07:45 PM

My Model 70 Featherweight really likes 4550, but all rifles are differant.

The best thing is to try a bit of all medium burning powders to see what works best for your rilfe.

Dr. Strangelove · March 9, 2010, 11:04 PM

I've enjoyed using IMR-4350, RL-15, and IMR-4064. IMR-4064 was always the most accurate for me.

brotus2 · March 10, 2010, 03:51 PM

Thanks!

March 9, 2010, 06:28 PM	#1
brotus2 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2009 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 269	Powder for 270 Winchester As some of you may remember, my early 80's Nickle Plated 12" Ned Buntline Commerative that I had for 25 years is no longer a safe queen. Well, my 1952 Winchester Model 70 in 270 with Weaver El Paso 2 3/4 X 5 that I've had for 25 years is no longer going to be one, either. The rifle is bonafied 98% and I did shoot it once when I bought it. I've got Sierra 90 grain Varminter hollow points that just came in, the 20 old brass cases from the only time I shot it way back when and my buddy has some new Reloader 15 powder that he will lend me to load up a box on the Lee Loader that came with it when I bought the rifle. I called Alliant and Sierra and got the recipe (sp). Start, 45.5 grains Reloader 15 with a max of 51 grains. Two questions: 1: Is Reloader 15 a good powder for this? 2. Is it OK to reload those 25 year old once fired brass (Winchester) cases? Your answers, any thoughts and your favorite loads would be appreciated. Thank you.

March 9, 2010, 06:45 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	Yup, and yup. I use brass from the 60's all the time in .30-06. With your light bullet weight, Reloader 15 should be fine. If you prefer ball powders, 748 is fine for that, too. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

March 9, 2010, 07:45 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,616	My Model 70 Featherweight really likes 4550, but all rifles are differant. The best thing is to try a bit of all medium burning powders to see what works best for your rilfe. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

March 9, 2010, 11:04 PM	#4
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,406	I've enjoyed using IMR-4350, RL-15, and IMR-4064. IMR-4064 was always the most accurate for me.

March 10, 2010, 03:51 PM	#5
brotus2 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2009 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 269	Thanks!