Author Topic: Bought a 270 (Read 462 times)

bluebayou · « **on:** December 04, 2004, 10:57:39 AM »

Okay, I saw a deal that I couldn't pass up and got a new Handi in 270. I had debated a 243 or a 25/06 but figure that I will try the 90 grain for a varmint load and 130 to 150 for a deer load. Anyone with some really accurate factory loads in 270? That would give me a jump off point. Can't go shoot it till I can get a scope. It's like cigarettes and no matches.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2004, 01:48:05 PM »

I don't shoot factory loads in the .270 to speak of. I only shoot them to compare their trajectory with my loads in case I'd forget handloads on a hunt. Like any other rifle, yours will probably like one brand or one bullet more than another. Who can guarantee what that will be?

The .270 is a handloader's dream in my opinion. I recommend you learn to 'roll your own'. Plenty of powder and bullet selection for everybody.....

Hodgdon's H4831sc is good in my rifle, with some bullets. It all depends upon what your rifle likes.

I'd go with a Hodgdon or an IMR powder labeled '4831' or '4350' ; or with Winchester 760. They all require working up your loads, with Hodgdon's 4831 (regular or 'sc') being somewhat slower than IMR's 4831.

Work up your loads and you should find an accurate one with good velocity. Use Win' large rifle, or CCI (#250) large rifle magnum, primers with Win' 760. You can use CCI (#200) standard large rifle primers with the 'stick' powders.

Good shooting/hunting to you,

SS'

bluebayou · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2004, 04:50:24 PM »

That is about what I was planning. This will be my learning tool for handloading. I was looking at BLC2 for the 223 and 308. Maybe 4350 or Win 760. I was hoping to find one powder that I could use across the board, but the more that I read makes me think that alot of experimenting and a little compromise may be in order. I was hoping to find a factory load that is accurate and roll my own from that as starting point. Like I said, I have never done this so it is all in the theory stage. One reason that I like the Handi is that it is a "tinkerer's" gun like one of esteemed members said a few days ago. Handloading appeals to my tinkering. My wife will be happy when I quit taking things apart around the house.

Paul5388 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2004, 05:03:59 PM »

You can probably load acceptable loads for .223, .270 and .308 with BLC-2, IMR 4064, IMR 4895 and Varget, if you only want to use one powder.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2004, 12:37:57 AM »

I haven't tried any loads for BL-C(2) for the .270. I don't remember seeing any in the manuals...... Probably because most ball/spherical powders are not as flexible as are the single-base stick powders when it comes to load densities. I like BL-C(2) where it is recommended, where I've loaded it in the .223 .22-250, .308, (and maybe the .30-06 when I get some loaded this winter), but would not try it in the .270 without finding it in a manual.

IMR 4320 would possibly be a good compromise if you want one powder for everything --- if your rifles like the way it shoots. Otherwise you've got to use more than one powder. But, two powders in a cabinet isn't exactly a problem is it? Just label the hopper on your measure when you put powder into it and all should go well if you keep only one powder out in the open at a time.

Good luck,

SS'