When Load Development Gets Lucky

[370bc]

I have agonized with my fair share of load development failures. When I finally finding one that does work, But only after several trips to the range and components that seemingly to be depleted into thin air.
Well, yesterday was not one of those days. The two things I can contribute it to is to the experienced posters on this form, and my cement head finally softening up to take in the information that has been posted.
I loaded 2 different powders with 130 Bergers in my Browning BAR in 270 win. One was IMR 7828, and WXR, (Reloader 22). I wanted a windy day yote rig that used expanding bullets. I found a very good IMR load w/135 SMK's, but they tend not to expand on yotes. I am hoping the 130 VLD hunting bullets do however.
I loaded 3 each of different charges of the WXR. I did the round robin at 100 yards. The first 2 did not group very well. The third grouped 3/16'' x 5/16''. I know this doesn't stand up to going long range yet, but it is a good start. I did not even test the 7828 loads. I could not of have this quick and successful load development w/o the posters on this forum. I humbly say 'Thank You' to all of you. I have been through the loading room wars. It wasn't easy.

 

[barefooter56]

I have agonized with my fair share of load development failures. When I finally finding one that does work, But only after several trips to the range and components that seemingly to be depleted into thin air.
Well, yesterday was not one of those days. The two things I can contribute it to is to the experienced posters on this form, and my cement head finally softening up to take in the information that has been posted.
I loaded 2 different powders with 130 Bergers in my Browning BAR in 270 win. One was IMR 7828, and WXR, (Reloader 22). I wanted a windy day yote rig that used expanding bullets. I found a very good IMR load w/135 SMK's, but they tend not to expand on yotes. I am hoping the 130 VLD hunting bullets do however.
I loaded 3 each of different charges of the WXR. I did the round robin at 100 yards. The first 2 did not group very well. The third grouped 3/16'' x 5/16''. I know this doesn't stand up to going long range yet, but it is a good start. I did not even test the 7828 loads. I could not of have this quick and successful load development w/o the posters on this forum. I humbly say 'Thank You' to all of you. I have been through the loading room wars. It wasn't easy.

370bc,
Test your load on out range wise and see what happens. Pay close attention to bullet feeding reliability too! If you have any issues. Try our .270 130 grain CLASSIC HUNTER bullet (#27570). The CLASSIC HUNTER bullets are a hybrid design that incorporate both the secant(VLD) and tangent ( standard) ogives into a SAMMI length nose dimension. This makes these bullets very tolerant of jump and the SAMMI length nose dimension enables them to be used at standard magazine lengths. In most cases. All you have to fine is the velocity accuracy node. The 270 130 grain VLD and CLASSIC HUNTER bullets use the same load data. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us here or at techsupport@bergerbullets.com.

 

[370bc]

370bc,
Test your load on out range wise and see what happens. Pay close attention to bullet feeding reliability too! If you have any issues. Try our .270 130 grain CLASSIC HUNTER bullet (#27570). The CLASSIC HUNTER bullets are a hybrid design that incorporate both the secant(VLD) and tangent ( standard) ogives into a SAMMI length nose dimension. This makes these bullets very tolerant of jump and the SAMMI length nose dimension enables them to be used at standard magazine lengths. In most cases. All you have to fine is the velocity accuracy node. The 270 130 grain VLD and CLASSIC HUNTER bullets use the same load data. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us here or at techsupport@bergerbullets.com.

Great stuff. Thank you. I noticed when testing my loads for reticle range dot confirmation that one bullet went through a 2x4 w/o much expansion on exit hole. Will the 130 .277 hunting VLD's open up on coyotes from a 270 win @ 2750 fps @ 200 yards and out? Would the classic hunter expand more on a yote? Getting half MOA vertical so far. Cycling is good. Thx BF56!

 

[Hondo64d]

Great stuff. Thank you. I noticed when testing my loads for reticle range dot confirmation that one bullet went through a 2x4 w/o much expansion on exit hole. Will the 130 .277 hunting VLD's open up on coyotes from a 270 win @ 2750 fps @ 200 yards and out? Would the classic hunter expand more on a yote? Getting half MOA vertical so far. Cycling is good. Thx BF56!

Here's how a 6.5 130gr Hunting VLD did on a coyote when launched from one of my 6.5x47 Lapuas. The shot was 263 yards. I've no doubts your .270 with 130gr VLD will do fine.

John

 

[370bc]

Here's how a 6.5 130gr Hunting VLD did on a coyote when launched from one of my 6.5x47 Lapuas. The shot was 263 yards. I've no doubts your .270 with 130gr VLD will do fine.

John

Very nice!