LR hunting with the 270

[Guest]

Muleman, in my experience, IMR7828 is the powder of choice for the 270'bee. I use the ssc variety, though, and consistently (across multiple lots of both) get better velocities than the regular cut. I've run the 130's at 3500 with 7828, and it is just within safe pressure limits. I have since backed down a smidge with Nosler E-Tips (130gr) and am getting about 3420fps out of those, with sub-moa accuracy. I've been pleased, but I will say the E-Tips are finicky and require a bit of finessing in terms of COL to find the (very narrow) sweet spot. They do like to be shorter, even in the long throat of a 'bee.

If you use lead core stuff, you can get 3450-3500fps out of that combination. A 140gr AB at 3300fps is no slouch either, for sure. There just isn't much to dislike about the 270'bee. I believe it's the very best non-bear-country Weatherby chambering out there. Enjoyable to shoot, fun to work with, and smacks 'em like you want it to, in my experience.

 

[alaska100]

Scotty, nice article, thanks

As you know I still believe that if you cant get it done with a 30-06 then you should not be hunting LOL

However, we have recently been playing with one of the 30-06 s offspring, the 280 AI and it is a very nice round. We were directed to the 280 AI by a mutual friend ( A ) and we are glad we listened. But the 270 and 35 whelen, other 30-06 offsprings also work well --just teasing you scotty. But seriously the 280 AI sure is nice

 

[muleman]

Thanks guys,
IdahoCTD - Those Matrix bullets look interesting. If I could push that 165gr/B.C..7+ to 3000fps that would be something! The only thing keeping the 270Bee from being a long range monster is the lack of high BC bullets.

Dubyam - Thanks for the heads up on 7828ssc. I actually have a lb. of that on the shelf.

 

[IdahoCTD]

The 165's are actually about .650bc and the 175's are about .700bc.

 

[muleman]

Even at a BC of 650 they're gonna fly!

 

[Oldtrader3]

My first, and still foremost, custom rifle was made from a .270 Win Model 70, Super Grade (1949 dated). It has never failed to kill whatever I shot with it since 1973 but only to 425 yards or so.

 

[jmad_81]

Good read Scotty! What you think we could push those out of the 270 WSM?

 

[IdahoCTD]

Good read Scotty! What you think we could push those out of the 270 WSM?

There is a few guys on LRH that run the 165's about 3050 and 175's close to 3000fps but I think they are using longish barrels.

 

[SJB358]

Good read Scotty! What you think we could push those out of the 270 WSM?

There is a few guys on LRH that run the 165's about 3050 and 175's close to 3000fps but I think they are using longish barrels.

I think we could probably get mid 2900's out of the 175's and probably mid 2800's with the 175's. Hard telling though till you actually put em in the rifle, but I have alot of magazine and throat, so they may work out well?

 

[SJB358]

I just loaded up a set of 270Bee loads for the #1B - 26" barrel. Started with 7828 + 150BTs and 130BTs with 140ABs waiting in the wings. According to Hogdon I could get 3500fps with the 130s :shock: I think the 140AB at 3200-3300 will be my Huckleberry.
Do any of you have recommendations for other powders - I'm not sure how up to date the load info is for the old 270 mag?
Thanks
Scott

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I am looking forward to seeing what your 270 does Scott. I actually came around to the 270 when I got my WSM. It quickly became a favorite.

 

[IdahoCTD]

Good read Scotty! What you think we could push those out of the 270 WSM?

There is a few guys on LRH that run the 165's about 3050 and 175's close to 3000fps but I think they are using longish barrels.

I think we could probably get mid 2900's out of the 175's and probably mid 2800's with the 175's. Hard telling though till you actually put em in the rifle, but I have alot of magazine and throat, so they may work out well?

I'm not sure what you have for barrel length but if it's 24" your probably going to be 2900-2950 out of the 165's. I'm pretty sure they are using 28" barrels.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Great read and info Scotty!

This darn reloading room is almost completed. I am so ready to hit the range.

 

[SJB358]

Great read and info Scotty!

This darn reloading room is almost completed. I am so ready to hit the range.

I bet! I don't know what I would do without the cave..