Low recoil .270 win loads
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It would be hard to beat H4895 for this application.
Also hogdon has reduced recoil loads on their website.
Be patient with that website, it can be very slow.
This is what I found for 120gr bullet
hodgdonreloading.com
Also hogdon has reduced recoil loads on their website.
Be patient with that website, it can be very slow.
This is what I found for 120gr bullet
Reloading Data Center – Hodgdon Reloading Data Center
hodgdonreloading.com
You might try building something around the speer 90 grn TNT. They are inexpensive and perform well (and beyond) for what you describe.
painter
Gold $$ Contributor
Speaking of the Speer 90 gr TNT, I have been using them in a Tikka 270 they shoot extremely well they are instant death on coyotes and bobcats, very low recoil. I load them with Accurate 4064.
Yep, my standard all-purpose load for my M70 in 270 for many years was ~48.5 gr IMR4895 w/ Speer 100gr HP (#1447) seated to "jam" ... according to the book, it should have given ~3200f/s...was very accurate for me.
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Are you getting too much recoil from the cast bullets? Go for the lightest bullet possible.
Orr89rocz
Silver $$ Contributor
95 gr ttsx. Work up a load with a typical fast 270 powder. Maybe 4350, ramshot hunter or big game. Re15 etc. use a min load
If just plinking maybe the TNT 90 gr. Cheaper
Hodgdon lists reduced recoil loads using the 110 ttsx. And 120 sst. Basically a case full of the slowest powders so it probably doesnt burn completely and may be dirty in the barrel but its low velocity
If just plinking maybe the TNT 90 gr. Cheaper
Hodgdon lists reduced recoil loads using the 110 ttsx. And 120 sst. Basically a case full of the slowest powders so it probably doesnt burn completely and may be dirty in the barrel but its low velocity
270 Caliber .277 Diameter 90 Grain TNT Jacketed Hollow Point 100 Count
270 Caliber .277 Diameter 90 Grain TNT Jacketed Hollow Point 100 Count by SPEER Product Overview: Speer TNT gives predator and varmint hunters what they want most - pinpoint long-range accuracy and maximum destruction on impact. Its thin precision jacket features internal fluting to ensure...
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Loads can be reduced by 60% with h4895 IIRC. The hodgdon website is where to get the data
.277 Cal-085gr Stone Hammer® - Hammer Bullets
This pure copper 85gr Stone Hammer™ is a great choice for normal range big game hunting. With high vel and low recoil this bullet will get the job done.
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Lightest 270 bullet i know of. Pricey but takes less pressure to move em thru the bore and excellent hunting bullets
Murray Brook
Silver $$ Contributor
110 gr Sierra
21 grs IMR 4198
CCI200
Vel appx 1750 ft/sec from 22" tube
Used this load. Real good low recoil and accurate
From Ken Waters Pet loads.
21 grs IMR 4198
CCI200
Vel appx 1750 ft/sec from 22" tube
Used this load. Real good low recoil and accurate
From Ken Waters Pet loads.
A H4895 reduced load with a light bullet will work great. I have also experimented with reduced loads (albeit more like 75% charge instead of the 60% starting charge of H4895) using other single base extruded powders of a similar burn rate (IE IMR 4895 and N135) and they also shoot great, if you don't happen to have H4895 around.
Lighter bullet loads even when full charge often tend to be lower recoil too.
The TNT is a great bullet, as is a the SST in lighter weights, for this.
Lighter bullet loads even when full charge often tend to be lower recoil too.
The TNT is a great bullet, as is a the SST in lighter weights, for this.
Wolfdog91
Silver $$ Contributor
Yeah when I say she's scared of recoil I mean it lol what feel like a powder puff load to me she gets like three in and is like " nope" might try again with case but idk
I have a buddy that bought a Savage Axis in .270 Win. Watching him shoot it, I can see that the light weight isn't helping, and even off the bench, the recoil and muzzle blast (which is considerable) are opening up the groups. He's only hunting with it, and typically shooting factory ammo. Don't underestimate the effect of that muzzle blast on someone's perception of recoil.
I collected up a box or two worth of brass from his rifle, and reloaded it with the Hornady 120 grain SST on top of 40.0 grains of IMR4895. Did this when H4895 wasn't available, and I'd go with that first if you have it. I've yet to chronograph this load, but it groups about MOA at 100 yards. Should be somewhere about 2500 fps, and there is a noticeable difference in both recoil and muzzle blast. Before Hodgdon posted their reduced load guidance, all the 4895s were considered viable for light loads. Now it's all geared towards H4895. There is also a lot of data posted on Hodgdon's reloading data site for reduced loads in the .270 with a lot of other powders. I'd like to try the 120 SST with IMR4350 too, it's also posted on that page.
He hunts the woods, and usually sights in at 50 yards, so this load should work great. That 120 SST is intended for the 6.8SPC, which runs at about 2400-2500 fps, and this load runs in that window.
I collected up a box or two worth of brass from his rifle, and reloaded it with the Hornady 120 grain SST on top of 40.0 grains of IMR4895. Did this when H4895 wasn't available, and I'd go with that first if you have it. I've yet to chronograph this load, but it groups about MOA at 100 yards. Should be somewhere about 2500 fps, and there is a noticeable difference in both recoil and muzzle blast. Before Hodgdon posted their reduced load guidance, all the 4895s were considered viable for light loads. Now it's all geared towards H4895. There is also a lot of data posted on Hodgdon's reloading data site for reduced loads in the .270 with a lot of other powders. I'd like to try the 120 SST with IMR4350 too, it's also posted on that page.
He hunts the woods, and usually sights in at 50 yards, so this load should work great. That 120 SST is intended for the 6.8SPC, which runs at about 2400-2500 fps, and this load runs in that window.
IMR4350 is the beat powder for 270 I have found though I've not tried all powders.
Starting and medium loads, in paper books, are quite mild.
If those and the H4895 light loads are too heavy.
Maybe buy her a quality 22?
Of three different R700 270s I loaded for,
the recoil is different in all three.
Starting and medium loads, in paper books, are quite mild.
If those and the H4895 light loads are too heavy.
Maybe buy her a quality 22?
Of three different R700 270s I loaded for,
the recoil is different in all three.
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