7mm Rem Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM) 7mm Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 7mm Remington Magnum. There have been some top 10 ELR finishes as well but I dont remember the specifics. JavaScript is disabled. Here are some hunts with the 140g Accubond Handload. Surprisingly Hornadys 130gn GMX Superformance loading factory data, has the Superformance load for the standard .270 driving the 130gn GMX bullet at 3190fps outrunning the fastest .270 WSM 130gn GMX loading by 40fps. Tenring, I missed the part of your post about purchasing a 300 WSM but the rest of my post still stands. JavaScript is disabled. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. />To develop a load one can use the relative burn rate chart on the Hodgdon web site. Those speeds that you mention can easily be topped by RL 17. That's only my experience. I have plenty of other guns to hunt with so that isn't an issue but I wanted to play with my new toys and I can't till I get some data for the 270 WSM and Superformance. Soon, Zach was shooting skeet and fell in love with the sport. Hornady 8061 Superformance 7mm Remington Magnum 154 GR SST - 20rd Box . Chad is also the Director of Advertising & Media Relations for CVA Muzzleloaders, PowerBelt Bullets, Bergara USA, DuraSight Rings and Bases, Quake Industries and Konus Optics. Hailing from the Kansas City-area, Jaclyn is a rifle shooter specializing in precision rifle shooting. As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. I am still using the Hornady 7th Ed and the Nosler #6. The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (), is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.It is a member of the Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges. To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. Looking to see if anyone has tried superformance with 140ab in .270win. Likely it . Target shooting or just plinking, take hold of the most current handgun data . $40.04. . I still can't believe the velocity my 270 win gets with Superformance, I have chrono the load a couple of times and they still run at around the 3130 fps. It was introduced to the public market in 1923 with focus on hunting community. Two 8400's in 270 and 300 WSM and a 84M Varmint in 22-250. Santa was very good to me this year and brought me a trio of new Kimber rifles. I tried more loads using Hodgdon Superformance powder for .270 Win. She has since entered the Open division and has competed all over the country at numerous national level events, including the PRS Finale in 2018. We chose 6 different factory 270 cartridges, all with 130 grain bullets, took some pictures of them and took them out to the range. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. I've never used Reloader powders. Anyone load any 270WSM with the Hornady superformance powder? Too much wind today. Todd is a competitive shooter and firearms instructor. A devoted husband and father, Jake has formal degrees in sports medicine and youth ministry. charge for an extreme spread . 007-A444003 | Sierra. 300 wsm 300 weatherby magnum 300 remington ultra magnum (new).310. Need some load data for new 270 WSM and Superformance Powder, Re: Need some load data for new 270 WSM and Superformance Powder, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Seeing the home-built pile of quality ammo grow was always a welcome sight and made my happy. She has competed on the TV series, 3 Gun Nation as well as an upcoming show called The Big Gun on Sportsman Channel, airing in Q1 2016. Bullet: Powder Manufacturer: Powder: Charge: Velocity (FPS . Handloaders that have called Hodgdon have received nothing but stern warnings from them that they should not attempt to load for cartridges which they have no published data for. Joined: Nov 2004. Used 59gr , 215m primers,.270 Win new unfired brass in Win model.70 push feed with 22 in barrel, and got 3150 fps from a Barnes Triple Shock 130 gr bullet. Tenring, I missed the part of your post about purchasing a 300 WSM but the rest of my post still stands. In powder burn rate charts, Superformance rates just slower than H4831. Because this propellant is tailored for specific applications, the number of . Thanks for the input guys. You are using an out of date browser. I doubt they're using Superformance Powder in the .30/06 load. One is hard pressed to find a nicer person. . Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In that time I have used it for both hunting and competition. I'll use the 300 WSM when I have to get something fast and flat across the pasture but I just like a 270 and love the performance of 130 and 140 .277" bullets on deer sized game. Wyatt has won numerous elk calling competitions at the ISE Best of the West Elk Calling Competition. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. SO, anybody loaded the 270 WSM with Superformance yet? The C.I.P. He play trumpet in the Junior High Band and I am an honor roll student at St. Pats. Dianna has been highlighted by the NRA in American Warrior, the Washington Post and NRA Women. We use cookies to make your experience better. 7 x 57. The Hodgdon shop is closed until 2 January so I am stuck for now. 7 mm RUM.30 Carbine All rights reserved. Cartridge Type: I'll let you guys know how it turns out. $2.00 Per Piece. Surprisingly Hornady's 130gn GMX Superformance loading factory data, has the Superformance load for the standard .270 driving the . Hmmm can anyone pick the engineer out of this group? bullet and no pressure signs at all. Yep, those Hodgdon manuals sold me a 7mm-08 Rem, a 280 Rem, 270 WSM, 300 WSM, 243 WSSM (hated that one) a 22-250 Rem over the years and probably could have talked me into a new 325 WSM if they had published a new one. Mar 13, 2018. After graduating college, Ryan moved to Tulsa, OK to take a position as a plastics engineer and in 2011 began shooting 3-Gun competitively. Santa was very good to me this year and brought me a trio of new Kimber rifles. Dec 2, 2007. This powder travels faster than most traditional . It provides very good accuracy and velocities to match factory loads in a lot of cartridges. SAAMI . I recently picked up a pound of the Hornady Superformance powder to try out. Brian spent three years in Spokane as a Zag until his baseball career was cut short by a tragic plane accident that took the lives of his parents and younger sister. Sporting Shooter magazine is for those who love the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. I sure wish there were some loads (even reduced performance loads) using 50bmg powder. 01-18-2011, 09:31 AM #4 Colorado Cajun. I also get excellent results with 140 AB, 140 Berger and 150 Bergers with a 26" brux and Magpro. Rifle Data. Primer used was 215M, powder charge 58gr of Superformance, and COL was 3.203 in. .270 Winchester Short Magnum / .270 WSM (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 122 loads. I have one older can of H4350 but it is a single now with no more matching lots and I hate to burn through it because my 7MM-08 and a Weatherby in 270 Win just love the stuff. Dec 5, 2019. Actually I sold off 6 rifles and accumulated the funds to purchase these three (you can go to Craig Boddington's page on Facebook and see what I gave up for these 3 rifles but it was worth it to me). I plan to shoot 140 grain Accubonds because I have a huge stash but if not I can also load up some 130gr SST's. His reloading manuals are highly sought after, and his knowledge of the subject is unmatched. Anyone load any 270WSM with the Hornady superformance powder? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have shot benchrest, F-Class, PRS, ELR, NRL hunter, and field matches. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zachs reloads. Chronograph Superformance load. To develop a load one can use the relative burn rate chart on the Hodgdon web site. (Please refer to out " Reloading Tips " for proper measurement techniques) If possible, we recommend that you determine the COAL of your rifle, and load your bullets at 1mm short of the lands. Well we are going out this afternoon and I will let you all know what I find out. Because I started loading a 270 years ago and settled in on R-22 7828 and aa magpro I never felt the need to jump onto developing every new powder that came along. My calculations indicate recoil in similar weight rifles at 18.5 ft/lbs for the 270 WSM and 15.75 ft/lb for the .270 Winchester when both are loaded to top speeds with a 130gn bullet. When Wyatts not hunting or fishing he loves competing in rodeos and roping off of his horse, General. I was intrigued with 3-Gun since, as a police officer, I relied on all three platforms at work. I just received the 2012 reloading magazine from Hogden and as you said the Superformance is shown to be the next slower to H4831 and falls between H4831 and Win 780. Apparel. Shes also the co-director of her local club, the AZ LRPRS, assisting in facilitating monthly matches throughout the year. IMR . 270 Winchester Short Magnum. Make an introduction to Jake and youll instantly receive a big grin and firm handshake. Anyone load any 270WSM with the Hornady superformance powder? I also have a chronograph which helps. You can see their data here. I asked the same question about SF in a .260 and got less than favorable results. I should be able to get an accurate load from a 140gr Accubond that surpasses 270 Win velocity anyway. In 2016, Phillip was nominated for Scout Sniper Instructor of the Year for his meticulous instruction that resulted in institutional changes in the training of Marine Scout Snipers in both formal schools and unit level training. .270 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 146 loads. 7mm PRC Precision Rifle Cartridge. Jake travels the country shooting, directing precision rifle matches, and teaching precision rifle classes. It will safely duplicate and often exceed the .270's original ballistics. Hornady Superformance Powder for .270 Win??? Pros: Efficient and flat shooting cartridge with bullet weights that aren't terrible on the shoulder. Two 8400's in 270 and 300 WSM and a 84M Varmint in 22-250. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum or 270 WSM is a short, unbelted, magnum cartridge created by necking down the .300 Winchester Short Magnum and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet. Presses. I've tried a couple and have gotten good accuracy but not the velocity to go with it. Because I started loading a 270 years ago and settled in on R-22 7828 and aa magpro I never felt the need to jump onto developing every new powder that came along. During his time, Phillip completed 4 overseas deployments and served in all billets available to a Scout Sniper, to include Scout Sniper Team Leader, Chief Scout Sniper, and Scout Sniper Instructor. Any help out there? Any info would be appreciated. Handgun Ammo. Later, he started a granite countertop business allows him the time to pursue his passion for long-range shooting and high-country public land mule deer and elk hunting. For the .270, today I tested 130 grain TSX bullet in once fired full length sized Federal brass using 58 gr of Superformance and Federal 215M primers. That is one of the few that are easy to get. I dont plan on stopping anytime soon and this year is scheduled to be as busy as any while shooting 4 different series. Because there is no increase in pressure, regardless of the caliber, there is no increase in felt recoil but there IS an increase in efficiency and high speed performance. 270 WSM 145 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter . Reloading the .270 Winchester The .270 Winchester is the first big-game cartridge the author ever handloaded for is still a great choice. I have found tons of data for the 300 WSM and Superformance but none for the 270 WSM. After serving his country, George spent 20 years serving his community as a police officer. I am trying to create a load for using the 140gr Hornady SST bullet. Powders include Hodgdon Todd is also a sought-after firearms instructor for military, law enforcement, and competitive shooters around the world. Prior to attempting the above, I studied the available load data from various sources to be sure that powders listed as faster burning than H4831, as expected, used smaller charges than H4831, and vice versa for slower burning powders. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Phillip has attended all follow-on formal Scout Sniper courses, having graduated with honors and recognized as High Shooter from all. .270 Winchester and its standardized dimensions. My concern is powder and loading for the pair of guns. 270 Winchester 140 Grain GameChanger Tipped Gameking 20 Rounds. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. Bullets in the 90 - 110 grain range are the most interesting for me (lead free area), What powder do you guys want I have found about anything you want at a few places let me know what your looking for but natchezz has 8 lb jugs of Superformance all day and I use it with 130 sst doing 3250fps with same as factory charge. $430.00 Private User. After taking up competitive shooting in 2016, she, won the Precision Rifle Series Production division in 2017 with her Savage Stealth. Steve, I can't say if the SF powder will work or not in the .270. I've never used Reloader powders. Bottom line, Superformance achieves superb velocities in the .270 Win that are very close to those seen in .270 WSM Barnes Vortex ammo. I really enjoy the community as well as the sport. Started out at 57 grains and worked up from there. Zach, a resident of McCook, Nebraska, started shooting trap and hunting when he was 10. 270 Winchester 270 Winchester Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. accredited Proof Houses. Handloaders that have called Hodgdon have received nothing but stern warnings from them that they should not attempt to load for cartridges which they have no published data for. It's going to be hard to beat RL-17 for the 270 wsm. Looking for a starting point being I have a jug of it. Using bullets from Hornady SST or BTSP, Hornady ELD-X. Vihtavuori offers rifle reloading data for numerous calibers and bullets for match and hunting purposes. As of 2014, Ryan and Dianna have become full time hunters and competitors, focusing most predominately on 3-Gun. I will say the same Barnes non-lead factory ammo shoots great from my .243, but the Tika and .270 much prefer the factory GMX. Where's the lead? But the Superformance that is sold with Hodgy's name on it, was geared around the 30-06 cartridge. Baseball won over for a time when it took him to Gonzaga University on scholarship as a pitcher for the Bulldogs. I used to get the annual Hodgdon reloader magazine but can't find it this year anywhere and I haven't bought one since 2008 (or that is the latest one I can find). I have always used Hodgdon due to the temperature consistencies with their extruded powders. of Varget as a maximum load @ 3200 F.P.S. I actually found two handloads that were posted in a reloader forum on another site and I might try those (starting way low of course and working up) but they both posted loads for 130grain bullets with one using 67.2 grains of powder and the other used 65.5 grains for velocities that were 3210 and 3170 respectively. . Residing in Cheney Washington, Jake Vibbert owns JC Steel targets Inc. and is a strong competitor in the Precision Rifle Series and the National Rifle League. 003-80563 | Hornady. Those speeds that you mention can easily be topped by RL 17. Brian now competes in both the PRS and NRL Pro series. 7 x 65R. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. I bought some Superformance powder last week,is there load data out yet for the .270 win? Yep, those Hodgdon manuals sold me a 7mm-08 Rem, a 280 Rem, 270 WSM, 300 WSM, 243 WSSM (hated that one) a 22-250 Rem over the years and probably could have talked me into a new 325 WSM if they had published a new one. Reloading. 270 winchester 270 weatherby magnum 270 winchester short magnum 6.8 remington spc. Now you can load your ammunition with the same powder that Hornady uses in their factory ammunition. So I started with a moderate load for H4831 from the Nosler #6 manual and worked up in 1/2gr. From 2" to 3 ", our arsenal of shotgun data. Be the first to share your insights. A typical 30-06 rifle should throw a 165-grain (just about the optimum weight for this round) about 2,850 fps from a 24-inch barrel. ABOUT WYATT: Wyatt is 14 years old and has also hunted Africa, Hawaii and other states as well. I would call Hodgdon and ask. . The COAL stated is this table is according to the SAAMI specification. In addition, she is also an outdoor writer and photographer, as well as a national seminar speaker. Typical Buck . 270 Caliber / .277" Diameter. Posts: 14,668. Hydration Packs. Hornady Superformance SST Rifle Ammunition 20 Round Box. He was trained as an armorer in the US Army, where he spent six years as a Military Police Investigator. accredited Proof Houses. Dies. In fact start with charges that are 5-10% lower and watch for pressure signs. 7 mm WSM. RJ338 said: I think you would be very impressed with Magpro powder, it really works w/140 accubonds in my. I have some IMR 4831 and some H4831sc but I would really love to shoot the same powder in both WSM's if at all possible. Thanks for the input guys. 0. 724. forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/270-wsm-loads.3929008/, Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_7_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. He still serves the NKCPD as a Range Officer volunteer today. All I really have for data is the advertising but Hodgdon has touted their Extreme powders for years as the most temperature tolerant of all powders averaging less than 5-10 fps difference in temps from 0 - 125 degrees. He is a four-time World Champion, 13-time National Champion, the only Triple Crown winner in Action Shooting Sports and has 600+ (and counting) local and regional shooting competitions. If I ever want to shoot a really flat load then I would likely shoot 130grain bullets with a different powder. The slow burning spherical powders pack more densely, so the longer bullets do not compress the powder as much at larger powder charges. . Ted's Bio; Fact Sheet; Hoja Informativa Del Ted Fund; Ted Fund Board 2021-22; 2021 Ted Fund Donors; Ted Fund Donors Over the Years. Rifle. Ryan has volunteered for HAVA and Freedom Hunters events getting wounded vets into competition and/or hunting. The Hodgdon shop is closed until 2 January so I am stuck for now. She has also competed for the USA in two Pan-American Shotgun matches and the 2015 IPSC World Shotgun Ladies team that brought home gold! All I really have for data is the advertising but Hodgdon has touted their Extreme powders for years as the most temperature tolerant of all powders averaging less than 5-10 fps difference in temps from 0 - 125 degrees. Rl 22 is an excellent powder but it is a coarse stick powder that works well for lead bullets which are shorter than the Barnes bullets of the same weight. A precision rifle enthusiast and owner of GA Precision, George likely needs little introduction. .270 Winchester - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. Thank you for sharing Hodgdon Reloading data. The fifth edition of the Nosler Reloading Guide shows that 59.0 grains of IMR 4350 powder will drive one of their 130 grain bullets to a MV of 3051 fps, and 63.0 grains of the same powder will give a 130 grain bullet a MV of 3294 fps. So, the groups that appear the best were also tested the most. I'm a firm believer in the theory of " If it bleeds, I can kill it". Precision is making and looks forward to the future of creating the best professional custom rifles on the market. barrel rifle. I actually found two handloads that were posted in a reloader forum on another site and I might try those (starting way low of course and working up) but they both posted loads for 130grain bullets with one using 67.2 grains of powder and the other used 65.5 grains for velocities that were 3210 and 3170 respectively. Jaclyn has also taken up Extreme Long Range matches, including King of Two Miles in New Mexico, where she placed 14th out of 80 invited competitors. Was wondering if I could take the 300wsm info and scale it down based on H20 capacity vs recommended load? Superformance doesn't give the same results for every cartridge. Looking for a starting point being I have a jug of it. In addition to shooting, Zach plays plays baseball, basketball, football, and track & field. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. I have superformance powder loading for 270 win. It's about 100 fps faster than a 300 Ruger Compact Magnum. Load data for caliber ".270 WSM". Dianna Muller earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Psychology from University of Central Missouri and retired from the Tulsa Police Department after 22 years of service. scoutpylot, November 18, 2012 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing. If you use the Barnes bullets remember they . Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apparel. For over 25 years, he has worked in the firearms industry in product development, working and consulting with small arms manufacturing and related products. He volunteers as an alter sever at Mass on Sunday at church and is a member in the Civilian Airpatrol Program. We fired at least (3) 4 shot groups of every type, and shot more of the ones that looked better. Good luck, I wish I had room and time for another hobby, I used to love reloading to unwind after a long day. Nick Harvey is one of the world's most experienced and knowledgeable gun writers, a true legend of the business. Sierra lists 5 other powders that you can squeeze another 100 F.P.S at maximum charges. Working and enjoying the outdoors were just a normal part of day to day life. Superformance doesn't give the same results for every cartridge. She helps organize and coordinate Arizonas own national level event, the Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA shells for practice or matches. Well I am not one to be deterred so I went on with it and found it to be extremely accurate and the velocity would blow your mind. I believe they only published data for those rounds that really performed well with it (.243, 22-250, 300 WSM). Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab "Datasheet" if available) Caliber: .270 WSM. 270 Win 140 gr SST Superformance. I get over 3100 with a 123 gr. Hornady 82206 Superformance 300 WSM 165 GR GMX - 20rd Box .