First success!

sir_n0thing · March 28, 2011, 07:30 PM

Took my .270 to the range after work today to try out a few different loads I cooked up over the weekend. I ended up with a 5 shot group of about 1.5" (all inside the 2" bullseye) minus one flier just outside the ring, I know I jerked that one.
This is my best group ever with this rifle.

110gr Sierra SP's over 53.5gr H4350, Rem once-fired brass and CCI200 primers.

I also tried out some 90gr Sierra HPs and 130gr Hornaday SSTs. The 90gr loads didn't group for crap (will adjust charge and try again).
Shot the SSTs at the 200 yard target and they did OK, definitely acceptable for hunting. I only brought two along, I'll load up 5 more and take back to try at 100yds and see how they group.

A buddy at work is going to lend me his chronograph so I can clock my loads.

Thanks to all those who have given me advice here on this forum.

jal5 · March 29, 2011, 06:35 AM

Nice report. I am working on a 270 also using H4350 and Nosler 130gr bullets. I need one more trial at the range to decide but they are heading in the right direction. 1.595 group of 3 shots @ 50yd. all in the bullseye. I know this will end up more accurate than that too since I have a lot of room to adjust the charge without getting near max.

Just need to find more range time!

jwilson48 · March 29, 2011, 08:24 PM

nice shooting let us know when you get a group on those ssts!

Jim243 · March 29, 2011, 08:49 PM

You need to try those 130 grain SSTs with H4350, you will like the results.

Jim

sir_n0thing · April 3, 2011, 11:31 AM

Loaded up a big variety pack last night, tweaked recipe of 90gr Sierra HPs, 110gr Sierra SPs and 130gr SSTs... I had planned on a range trip today, but I should have looked at the weather forecast. My yard is currently full of pea sized hail.

hooligan1 · April 3, 2011, 12:47 PM

We load the 130 gr. Ballistic Tips, with 54 grn of IMR 4350 with very accurate results!

And fwiw, the wind is blowing 40 miles per hour here!

March 28, 2011, 07:30 PM	#1
sir_n0thing Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: WI, USA Posts: 281	First success! Took my .270 to the range after work today to try out a few different loads I cooked up over the weekend. I ended up with a 5 shot group of about 1.5" (all inside the 2" bullseye) minus one flier just outside the ring, I know I jerked that one. This is my best group ever with this rifle. 110gr Sierra SP's over 53.5gr H4350, Rem once-fired brass and CCI200 primers. I also tried out some 90gr Sierra HPs and 130gr Hornaday SSTs. The 90gr loads didn't group for crap (will adjust charge and try again). Shot the SSTs at the 200 yard target and they did OK, definitely acceptable for hunting. I only brought two along, I'll load up 5 more and take back to try at 100yds and see how they group. A buddy at work is going to lend me his chronograph so I can clock my loads. Thanks to all those who have given me advice here on this forum. __________________ You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Texan.

March 29, 2011, 06:35 AM	#2
jal5 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 419	Nice report. I am working on a 270 also using H4350 and Nosler 130gr bullets. I need one more trial at the range to decide but they are heading in the right direction. 1.595 group of 3 shots @ 50yd. all in the bullseye. I know this will end up more accurate than that too since I have a lot of room to adjust the charge without getting near max. Just need to find more range time! __________________ We live in the greatest country on Earth- always be thankful!

March 29, 2011, 08:49 PM	#4
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	You need to try those 130 grain SSTs with H4350, you will like the results. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

April 3, 2011, 11:31 AM	#5
sir_n0thing Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: WI, USA Posts: 281	Loaded up a big variety pack last night, tweaked recipe of 90gr Sierra HPs, 110gr Sierra SPs and 130gr SSTs... I had planned on a range trip today, but I should have looked at the weather forecast. My yard is currently full of pea sized hail. __________________ You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Texan.

April 3, 2011, 12:47 PM	#6
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	We load the 130 gr. Ballistic Tips, with 54 grn of IMR 4350 with very accurate results! And fwiw, the wind is blowing 40 miles per hour here! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

March 29, 2011, 08:24 PM	#3
jwilson48 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2011 Posts: 105	nice shooting let us know when you get a group on those ssts!