First Loads with 130 AB in 270 Win

[NYDAN]

Believe it or not, I have never previously loaded 130 gr. BT or AB bullets in my 270 Win. I have always loaded 140 gr. or 150 gr. bullets. This winter I shot a decent group with some factory 130 gr. AB. See viewtopic.php?f=8&t=41688

I recently worked out a load for 130 gr. E-tips. See viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41800

So I decided to try some 130 gr. AB bullets and worked out a bullet trade with beerbucksducks.

Below are my first two targets using the 130 gr. AB bullets.

This load is with 61 gr. of RL-26. (lower bullseye)



This load is with 62 gr. of RL-26.



I am very happy with results considering that:

1. I was using new brass
2. I had 10 mph shifting winds first from the right and then from the left.

Now, I will have to try to find some more 130 gr. AB bullets. :wink:

Dan

 

[SJB358]

Dang, that's about as classic of a combo with a 270 as it gets Dan!

 

[DrMike]

That load will definitely hunt. It'll only get better as you refine the components (i.e. partial FL sized brass, etc.).

 

[FOTIS]

Yup That RL 26 is cooking!

 

[JD338]

Dan,

Both those loads look good. Adjusting seating depth should walk those bullets into a tighter group.

JD338

 

[Joec7651]

Looks like you have a solid load there. RL-26 really shines as my powder for 130 grain E-Tips. There are some really great powders for 270 Win out there if one was able to get them before our current drought. IMR-4831, Staball 6.5, RL-23, and RL-26 have been most accurate for me in the same velocity range(3100+) for 130 grain loads.

130 grain Balistic Tips consistently go into a half inch with Staball 6.5 if you have any on hand. 56 grains stokes them to 3128 fps with very low SD’s from my rifle. IMR-4831 works just as well at 58 grain charge weight.

 

[ReloadKy]

Joe I am seeing some good results with RL23 in my 270 as well. Would love to get my hands on some RL26 whenever I can find it reasonably priced.

 

[SJB358]

I use 61.5 grains of 26 with the Tipped Bear Claw for 3150 and man does it shoot well for me.

 

[Joec7651]

I use 61.5 grains of 26 with the Tipped Bear Claw for 3150 and man does it shoot well for me.

Pretty much the same load for me. 61 grains RL-26 gives me 3150 fps on the button, and half MOA groups as well with 130 grain E-Tips from my 270 Win and 24” bbl.

 

[lhsako]

Dan,

Both those loads look good. Adjusting seating depth should walk those bullets into a tighter group.

JD338

>>> bingo, seating depth will do it !