Author Topic: 270 WSM, Varget and 140 Hornandy BTSP (Read 559 times)

muzzleblast525 · « **on:** September 02, 2005, 05:23:59 PM »

I just picked up a Sako in this cal today and was looking to see if anybody was handloading for this setup? All the guns I've been reloading for used Varget, and well, thats what I have on hand right now.

Thanks

nofun1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2005, 08:24:22 AM »

I didnt have any luck with Varget in 270 its a little fast for all but light bullets either the velocity was off or the accuracy wasnt good. Try H1000 or H414. I use 70 gr of H1000 for 3186 fps in my A-bolt ( a 140 gr. interlock)

ricciardelli · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2005, 11:19:30 AM »

Varget really isn't too usefull for what you want.

130 grain, maybe up to 135 grain is about the heaviest I would go using Varget.

So, you have three choices:

1) Use a 130 grain bullet;
Varget From 49.8 grains to 54.4 grains
Winchester LRM Primer

2) Us a different powder;
RL-22 From 60.0 grains to 66.0 grains
Winchester LRM Primer

3) Go ahead and use the Varget and the 140 and take your chances...

muzzleblast525 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2005, 03:48:52 PM »

Now switched and going with 130 bullets. Thanks to all who looked and replied.