270 elk bullets - Page 3

taylorce1 · November 13, 2022, 11:10 AM

IMR 4831 was my favorite powder for all bullet weights until H4831SC came out. I use that almost exclusively for the .270 Win now. Either H or IMR 4350 is hardly ever a wrong choice in an 06 sized case as well, it just may not be the fastest. I'd like to try some RL26 but that has been unobtainum for awhile now.

I should say I've found it but refused to pay the price asked.

sako2 · November 13, 2022, 12:24 PM

I'm fortunate to have 24lb's of it.

USAF Ret · November 13, 2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by taylorce1

IMR 4831 was my favorite powder for all bullet weights until H4831SC came out. I use that almost exclusively for the .270 Win now. Either H or IMR 4350 is hardly ever a wrong choice in an 06 sized case as well, it just may not be the fastest. I'd like to try some RL26 but that has been unobtainum for awhile now.

I should say I've found it but refused to pay the price asked.

I need to head back over to Defender Ammunition company again soon. I will keep these powders on my list in case they have them in stock.

USAF Ret · November 13, 2022, 12:28 PM

I have H4350, H335, Varget and Benchmark. Couple pounds each.

stagpanther · November 13, 2022, 01:28 PM

You should get some 6.5 staball--works well for both 6.5 creedmoor and the 270 win and is presently plentifully available. I know some people have not had good results with it--but the cartridges I did using it in 270 win performed extremely well.

reynolds357 · November 13, 2022, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

You should get some 6.5 staball--works well for both 6.5 creedmoor and the 270 win and is presently plentifully available. I know some people have not had good results with it--but the cartridges I did using it in 270 win performed extremely well.

Thanks. I have 17.5 lbs of it. (Approximately) It is great powder. One of my 6.5 x 284 will only shoot bugeyes with IMR 4350.

GeauxTide · November 13, 2022, 03:34 PM

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What did you used to think? I am unclear to your reference.
I have had plenty of unbounded cup and core bullets smash shoulder blades and exit.

Reynolds357, I've had some spectacular failures with C&C from my 7mm Remington.

reynolds357 · November 13, 2022, 07:53 PM

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Reynolds357, I've had some spectacular failures with C&C from my 7mm Remington.

I shot a 7 Rem mag for about 15 years. I only had one C and C failure. It was a 140 sierra game king that penetrated less than three inches. I am 100% sure it was a defect and not a true failure. Some of the Orig Nosler Ballistic tips blew up, but they killed so fast I just assumed that was what they were supposed to do until they changed the bullet to fix it.

USAF Ret · November 13, 2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

You should get some 6.5 staball--works well for both 6.5 creedmoor and the 270 win and is presently plentifully available. I know some people have not had good results with it--but the cartridges I did using it in 270 win performed extremely well.

Added to the list.

Shadow9mm · November 15, 2022, 04:13 PM

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The 6.8 has peaked my interest, but like all new cartridges, need to see what direction it is going.

The 6.8 western has some real potential imho. Basically a revamped 270 to use heavier higher BC bullets. Im seriously considering getting one if a few of the major manufacturers start building rifles for it.

USAF Ret · November 15, 2022, 05:12 PM

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The 6.8 western has some real potential imho. Basically a revamped 270 to use heavier higher BC bullets. Im seriously considering getting one if a few of the major manufacturers start building rifles for it.

I am waiting to see if it takes off. There are not a lot of offerings outside of Browning and Winchester rifles, that I see. Of course, one could just load up on brass.

stagpanther · November 16, 2022, 05:10 AM

6.8 western IMO is really the 270 WSM improved. It gets it right for the increased weight and BC of newer .277 bullets. I have no doubts it will take off at the expense of 270 WSM and a few other 270 win + competitors. Super accurate plus great hunting cartridge almost guarantees it.

USAF Ret · November 16, 2022, 08:43 AM

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6.8 western IMO is really the 270 WSM improved. It gets it right for the increased weight and BC of newer .277 bullets. I have no doubts it will take off at the expense of 270 WSM and a few other 270 win + competitors. Super accurate plus great hunting cartridge almost guarantees it.

Is it just getting drowned out by all the other "new shiny" cartridges out there?

stagpanther · November 16, 2022, 09:55 AM

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Is it just getting drowned out by all the other "new shiny" cartridges out there?

It's only been out a year, takes time for the market to adapt, especially one where there already are similar alternatives. I've shot it as well as quite a few other .277 cartridges and I think it's a winner in a viable new performance niche.

USAF Ret · November 16, 2022, 05:40 PM

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It's only been out a year, takes time for the market to adapt, especially one where there already are similar alternatives. I've shot it as well as quite a few other .277 cartridges and I think it's a winner in a viable new performance niche.

That is good to hear. Would love to catch someone at the range with one. At Ft Bragg range, more ARs, AKs and Glocks than anything.

stagpanther · November 16, 2022, 08:52 PM

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ARs, AKs and Glocks than anything

That's pretty typical most anywhere.

paknheat · November 17, 2022, 08:31 AM

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I have a box of 140 grain Interlocks for reloading. Just heard that they are great for deer and expansion. Was not sure about penetration on an elk.

I used a 140 grain Sierra btsp game king bullet in my .270 Winchester back in November of 2020 to drop a red deer hind.

It was about a 145-150 yard shot but it was a complete pass through so no recovered bullet to exam. The damage that projectile did was impressive to say the least.

So if you have some of these Hornady bullets to use I don’t think you’ll have a problem with them getting the job done.

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paknheat · November 17, 2022, 09:03 AM

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You should get some 6.5 staball--works well for both 6.5 creedmoor and the 270 win and is presently plentifully available. I know some people have not had good results with it--but the cartridges I did using it in 270 win performed extremely well.

I’ve had pretty good luck with the Staball powder in the .270 Winchester too. With either the 130 or 140 grain bullets and a CCI large rifle bench rest primer.

I did have to get it at max or near max loading before I had good groupings though.

YMMV though.

Overall I do like this powder & have stocked up on it.

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stagpanther · November 18, 2022, 02:35 AM

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I’ve had pretty good luck with the Staball powder in the .270 Winchester too. With either the 130 or 140 grain bullets and a CCI large rifle bench rest primer.

I did have to get it at max or near max loading before I had good groupings though.

YMMV though.

Overall I do like this powder & have stocked up on it.

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I've tested it in cartridges down to below zero and the velocities held up very well compared to warm weather ones, just as advertised. I also think the "bore cleaning" formulation also is noticeable. I try to use "bore cleaning" formulations whenever I can and is the reason IMR enduron powders are my go-to whenever I can use them--but unfortunately the best ones have been unobtanium for quite some time.

paknheat · November 18, 2022, 08:15 AM

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I've tested it in cartridges down to below zero and the velocities held up very well compared to warm weather ones, just as advertised. I also think the "bore cleaning" formulation also is noticeable. I try to use "bore cleaning" formulations whenever I can and is the reason IMR enduron powders are my go-to whenever I can use them--but unfortunately the best ones have been unobtanium for quite some time.

I read something a while back that IMR was going to discontinue the Enduron line of powders due to not being able to get some of the ingredients needed to produce it.

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reynolds357 · November 18, 2022, 08:35 AM

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I read something a while back that IMR was going to discontinue the Enduron line of powders due to not being able to get some of the ingredients needed to produce it.

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I read they already had, but it's due to military demand being so high that they can't meet both military and civilian demand.

sako2 · November 18, 2022, 09:40 AM

Hodgdon did drop the line of enduron powders. I think they will drop all IMR powders because they bought Western powders out.

stagpanther · November 18, 2022, 11:28 AM

I still have quite a bit of a few of the enduron powders--except for the excellent rifle powders like 7977 which I found to be great. Net rumors are all over the place--including the factory in Canada burned down.

reynolds357 · November 18, 2022, 02:30 PM

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Hodgdon did drop the line of enduron powders. I think they will drop all IMR powders because they bought Western powders out.

IMR and western seem to hit different niches.

USAF Ret · November 18, 2022, 06:28 PM

Just bought a Ruger No. 1 in 270. All the talk has me sold as my go to cartridge. all input much appreciated.

November 13, 2022, 11:10 AM	#51
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	IMR 4831 was my favorite powder for all bullet weights until H4831SC came out. I use that almost exclusively for the .270 Win now. Either H or IMR 4350 is hardly ever a wrong choice in an 06 sized case as well, it just may not be the fastest. I'd like to try some RL26 but that has been unobtainum for awhile now. I should say I've found it but refused to pay the price asked. __________________ NRA Life Member

November 13, 2022, 01:28 PM	#55
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	You should get some 6.5 staball--works well for both 6.5 creedmoor and the 270 win and is presently plentifully available. I know some people have not had good results with it--but the cartridges I did using it in 270 win performed extremely well. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

November 16, 2022, 05:10 AM	#62
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	6.8 western IMO is really the 270 WSM improved. It gets it right for the increased weight and BC of newer .277 bullets. I have no doubts it will take off at the expense of 270 WSM and a few other 270 win + competitors. Super accurate plus great hunting cartridge almost guarantees it. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

November 18, 2022, 11:28 AM	#73
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	I still have quite a bit of a few of the enduron powders--except for the excellent rifle powders like 7977 which I found to be great. Net rumors are all over the place--including the factory in Canada burned down. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!* Last edited by stagpanther; November 18, 2022 at 11:34 AM.

November 13, 2022, 12:24 PM	#52
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 741	I'm fortunate to have 24lb's of it.

November 13, 2022, 12:28 PM	#54
USAF Ret Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2017 Posts: 809	I have H4350, H335, Varget and Benchmark. Couple pounds each.

November 18, 2022, 09:40 AM	#72
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 741	Hodgdon did drop the line of enduron powders. I think they will drop all IMR powders because they bought Western powders out.

November 18, 2022, 06:28 PM	#75
USAF Ret Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2017 Posts: 809	Just bought a Ruger No. 1 in 270. All the talk has me sold as my go to cartridge. all input much appreciated.