.270 WSM 140 Accubond w/ RL22

Hi all,

I have a question about load data for a .270 WSM with the 140 gr AccuBond with RL-22 powder. The reloading book in the store had info on the load data, but I cannot seem to find anything online. Can anyone help me with this load? Thanks

Welcome to the forum.

I shoot a Tikka T-3 in 270 WSM I use the 140 AB 215M cap and 66 gr of RL22. Start at 60 and work up.


http://reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=291

Zac, I'll add my welcome to the forum as well. Fotis gave you good advice. Work up slowly. Sixty-six grains should be a great load for your 270WSM.

Alright, thanks for the info. One more question any idea what the max load would be?

For my gun right around 66......

Cartridge : .270 WSM
Bullet : .277, 140, Nosler AccuBond 54765
Useable Case Capaci: 71.442 grain H2O = 4.639 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch = 72.64 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-22

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-10.0 89 59.40 2834 2497 43045 12233 96.4 1.370
-09.0 90 60.06 2866 2554 44504 12371 96.8 1.348
-08.0 91 60.72 2899 2612 46005 12504 97.2 1.328
-07.0 92 61.38 2931 2670 47552 12633 97.6 1.307
-06.0 93 62.04 2963 2729 49149 12756 98.0 1.287
-05.0 94 62.70 2995 2789 50800 12874 98.3 1.267
-04.0 95 63.36 3027 2848 52506 12987 98.6 1.248
-03.0 96 64.02 3059 2909 54269 13093 98.9 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 97 64.68 3091 2970 56091 13194 99.1 1.210 ! Near Maximum !
-01.0 98 65.34 3123 3031 57975 13289 99.3 1.192 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 99 66.00 3154 3093 59923 13378 99.5 1.174 ! Near Maximum !
+01.0 100 66.66 3186 3155 61937 13461 99.7 1.157 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 101 67.32 3217 3218 64021 13537 99.8 1.139 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+03.0 102 67.98 3249 3281 66176 13607 99.9 1.122 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 103 68.64 3280 3345 68406 13669 99.9 1.106 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+05.0 104 69.30 3311 3409 70714 13725 100.0 1.089 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 99 66.00 3296 3378 72267 12934 100.0 1.083 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 99 66.00 2953 2711 47909 13149 94.6 1.294


The 140 AB out of the 270WSM at about 3200 is pretty awesome. Took my largest bull with that combo. Might not be pure HP, but it works well.

Sixty-6 gr. is MAX. in my new Win 70, 24". The rifle likes 64.0, well enough.

What sorta speeds are you getting?

I will run a few loads over the PACT in the spring.

I don't visit here very often, so I'll try to get caught up.

From the Mod. 70s 24" bbl., all loads chronographed over an old PACT, new batterie..

67.0/RL22 drives the 130AB to 3300 fps, into 1/2" at 100.
66.0/RL22 drives the 140AB to 3185 fps into + - 0.30" at 100.
64.0/RL22 drives the 150PT to 3150 fps into 3/4" at 100 and 1.25" @ 200.
CCI 250 primers used in all loads. All loads were worked up in the same lot of once-fired Fed. brass. At the end, all primer pockets were as tight as when started.
It is my belief the Win. stainless barrels on these rifles are a tad tighter
than some other gun makers. Your loads may be more or less along these vels. That being said, I really thought this rifle would create higher velocities than it did.
YMMV, all the best,

Jim

That is the reason I love my 270 WSM so much. It has shot everything I've loaded in it very well and usually pretty darned fast too.

RL26 is WONDERFUL in that sucker too. Especially with 150 Partitions.

SJB358":fkw3t8mm said:

That is the reason I love my 270 WSM so much. It has shot everything I've loaded in it very well and usually pretty darned fast too.

RL26 is WONDERFUL in that sucker too. Especially with 150 Partitions.

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Scotty, what velocity are you getting with that combination? I was thinking of using my 270 wsm on a fall black bear hunt with 150 gr NPT. Kodiak's RL 22 load looks very good with 150 gr NPT's.

I'm getting right at 3200 with 26 and 150 Partitions. I ran Jims load for years as well at 3150. No difference to me, but I went with what is supposed to be a little more stable when I rebuilt the load recently.

As all of my posted RL22 loads were MAX. in my rifle, I will be trying some RL 26 w/ 150PTs as suggested. That should be a great elk load!

all the best,

Jim

Kodiak":2svtuko1 said:

As all of my posted RL22 loads were MAX. in my rifle, I will be trying some RL 26 w/ 150PTs as suggested. That should be a great elk load!

all the best,

Jim

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RL26 is really at its best with magnum primers too.

Kodiak":37uez32g said:

As all of my posted RL22 loads were MAX. in my rifle, I will be trying some RL 26 w/ 150PTs as suggested. That should be a great elk load!

all the best,

Jim

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I've yet to go out and do a final zeroing but the 270 WSM with 150 Partitions is usually always ready to hunt. It's really a great combo in the mountains.

Good info here, thanks. That's really great speed, Scotty, I might have to try RL 26 also.