Reloading. Deer Hunters Killed More than 121,500 deer throughout 2018, Review: Mauser M18 in 6.5 PRC remarkable and affordable. But the Superformance that is sold with Hodgy's name on it, was geared around the 30-06 cartridge. Tenring # 8399063 12/27/13. Two 8400's in 270 and 300 WSM and a 84M Varmint in 22-250. In 2016, she plans to lead a delegate of women to Capitol Hill in an effort to give legislators a face to put with gun owners. From their home in Montana, Shoot Straight with Chad & Marsha follows Chad, Marsha and their two boys-Walker and Wyatt-across the world in hunting adventures. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Santa was very good to me this year and brought me a trio of new Kimber rifles. Targeted velocities are well in excess of 100 fps over the best published handloads and even larger gains over factory ammunition! ABOUT CHAD: Chad is a world champion elk caller and two-time Eastern US Elk Calling Champion. Hornady 8061 Superformance 7mm Remington Magnum 154 GR SST - 20rd Box . . Sponsored by many of the hunting industries leading manufacturers, he has conducted over a thousand hunting and fishing seminars across the United States and has hunted and fished extensively around the world. Hodgdon Hornady Superformance Powder in stock now for sale was developed to for rifle shooters that reload for the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 300 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and others (see below). 7 x 65R. 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. In just five years, he has earned an impressive shooting resume with consistent top finishes at national level events. I also have a chronograph which helps. I really enjoy the community as well as the sport. 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. Targeted velocities are well in excess of 100 fps over the best published handloads and even larger gains over factory ammunition! Former lead pilot of the Blue Angels John Foley has reached been in contact along with Remington Mcbee and several others. I have always used Hodgdon due to the temperature consistencies with their extruded powders. Superformance is listed as slower burning than H4831. Ryan has volunteered for HAVA and Freedom Hunters events getting wounded vets into competition and/or hunting. He still serves the NKCPD as a Range Officer volunteer today. He also placed second in the World Elk Calling competition. 28 nosler (new!) Likely it's they wrong burn rate. SO, anybody loaded the 270 WSM with Superformance yet? Be sure to follow case length and overall length recommendations for the cartridge/bullet combination. Accessories. 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. 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. They list 49.4 Grs. bullets. I'm a firm believer in the theory of " If it bleeds, I can kill it". Good luck, I wish I had room and time for another hobby, I used to love reloading to unwind after a long day. After taking up competitive shooting in 2016, she, won the Precision Rifle Series Production division in 2017 with her Savage Stealth. In fact start with charges that are 5-10% lower and watch for pressure signs. Find the ratio for the 300wsm and apply it to the 270WSM? I'll let you guys know how it turns out. In powder burn rate charts, Superformance rates just slower than H4831. The Hornady Superformance loads I chronographed averaged 3,070 fps. If I could use the 4 pounds of powder I bought for both calibers that would certainly be a plus, especially with the scarcity of powder around here. Seeing the home-built pile of quality ammo grow was always a welcome sight and made my happy. The desire to know, when, how, and if he should take these shots along with an unquenched thirst for competition, lead Brian to shoot precision rifle events. 1458 1459 1465 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Reloder 26 Federal Federal 215 61.5 2928 68.1 Bullet: Powder Manufacturer: Powder: Charge: Velocity (FPS . In that time I have used it for both hunting and competition. 7mm Weatherby Magnum. could you provide data please? . Apparel. One rifle likes a compressed load of 71.0gr, the other 69.0gr. He play trumpet in the Junior High Band and I am an honor roll student at St. Pats. 17 Caliber / .172" Diameter. Anyone load any 270WSM with the Hornady superformance powder? A precision rifle enthusiast and owner of GA Precision, George likely needs little introduction. Reviews can only be submitted while being logged in. SUPERFORMANCE ammunition is loaded with proprietary propellants that increase the velocity ratings up to 200 feet per second compared to other popular brands. A couple months later, Zach shot USAYESS competition in Grand Island. But the Superformance that is sold with Hodgy's name on it, was geared around the 30-06 cartridge. #8. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. /wp-content/uploads/2016/08/HODGDON_LOGO_DARK.png, https://hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SUPER_1LB.jpg. It provides very good accuracy and velocities to match factory loads in a lot of cartridges. 01-18-2011, 09:31 AM #4 Colorado Cajun. Sporting Shooter magazine is for those who love the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. In fact, Jake has compiled more wins than any other Shooter in the United States at national level Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League events during that span. Each week the Schearer family will hunt with a variety of weapons from archery, muzzleloader and shotgun to centerfire rifles and will not only focus on the hunt, but will be filled with educational tips to make the viewers better sportsmen and sportswomen. The .270 WSM By Chuck Hawks. From sub-zero arctic temperatures to almost unbearable desert . Dies. Since opening GA Precision, George has been building some of the finest precision bolt guns and custom rifles. 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). .270 WSM (5).28 Nosler (3).280 Rem (1).280 Rem Ackley Imp (2).284 Win (1).30 (1).30-06 (38) All but 2-3 of those are with handloadedammo. It's going to be hard to beat RL-17 for the 270 wsm. Growing up, Brian spent very little time indoors, with his passions being split between baseball and spending time in either the river, the desert, or the mountains. I can look in my Hornady books when I get home. Theres data for 300wsm but not the 270WSM. 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. 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. Is neck turning a waste of time and effort? There are too many good 7 and 6.5 options. .270 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 146 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. I used 82 grains of Superformance and got 3006 fps with no pressure signs at all. In addition, she is also an outdoor writer and photographer, as well as a national seminar speaker. By 2011, she sold her farm and all of her horses to focus on 3-Gun and the 2nd Amendment. Zach started attending national shoots in 2018, including Junior Worlds, Junior Olympics Nationals, and USAYESS Nationals. Superformance doesn't give the same results for every cartridge. All rights reserved. Where's the lead? Several component suppliers also provide load recipes that . The slow burning spherical powders pack more densely, so the longer bullets do not compress the powder as much at larger powder charges. Sierra lists 5 other powders that you can squeeze another 100 F.P.S at maximum charges. Nick lives in rural NSW, Australia. Looking for a starting point being I have a jug of it. ABOUT MARSHA: Marsha is the co-host of Shoot Straight with Chad & Marsha and is a Licensed Montana Professional Guide. Accessories. I also get excellent results with 140 AB, 140 Berger and 150 Bergers with a 26" brux and Magpro. Currently Jake has over 65 top three podium finishes in the last four years, another record! Ryan and Dianna continue to not only compete, but train and film all over the country. After graduating college, Ryan moved to Tulsa, OK to take a position as a plastics engineer and in 2011 began shooting 3-Gun competitively. 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. He is also the past Editor of Blackpowder Guns and Hunting Magazine. Hydration Packs. #1810 bullet. After serving his country, George spent 20 years serving his community as a police officer. Does Hodgdon list the pressure for that load? Both in a Tikka T3 LS rifle with Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40 and VX3 4.5-14x40 scopes with BC reticles. 270 Caliber / .277" Diameter. Presses. 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. in a Mod 70 22in. I can look in my Hornady books when I get home. No part of the landscape, from pop cans to squirrels, was immune to a 10 round burst from a Ruger. Dec 2, 2007. barrel rifle. In the 330 Dakota for a 225 grain TTSX bullet, Hodgdon lists 84 grains of H4831. I can look in my Hornady books when I get home. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Brian now competes in both the PRS and NRL Pro series. Jun 28, 2017. Home; About. 2012 Rifle Elk Hunt Dallen Takes a 4x5 Elk with a X-Bolt 270 WSM. You are using an out of date browser. Cartridge Type: To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. A consistent shooter, Regina has finished in the Top 20 routinely and in the Top 10 quite frequently in both the National Rifle League and Precision Rifle Series. Pros: Efficient and flat shooting cartridge with bullet weights that aren't terrible on the shoulder. Any help out there? Item #80558 | 20/Box. He has over 35 years experience in shooting, with approximately 50 tons of projectiles downrange with the assistance of Hodgdon Powder. 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). That's only my experience. Does the .270 WSM offer enough of an advantage for me to trade my old Model 700 in on one? Today he picks out and tries his first load.Ballistic Studies.Com: 270 WSMhttps://www.ballisti. Just In the 2019 season, he will compete in twelve two-day national matches and 15 regional matches across the country, totaling 4,170 precision hand-loaded match rounds burning roughly 131,355 grains (18.75 pounds) of Varget in matches alone. Superformance doesn't give the same results for every cartridge. Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab "Datasheet" if available) Caliber: .270 WSM. 270 WSM: 270 WSM LOAD DATA: TWIST 1: 10: PRIMER: BARREL LENGTH: 28: BULLET WEIGHT: BULLET TYPE: SEAT DEPTH: PROPELLANT: GR: FPS: 136: Peregrine RangeMaster Bullet: S 385: Start gr: Start FPS: Opt gr: 58.00: Opt FPS: 3150: Max gr: Max FPS: Disclaimer: Reloading can be dangerous as equipment differs and our published data can not take into . Mar 13, 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. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. gramps. Nick Harvey is one of the world's most experienced and knowledgeable gun writers, a true legend of the business. Shooters Fishers Farmers Party calls for NSW volunteers as election looms, Gun industry locked out of talks as government ignores PMs policy guidelines, Puzzled by .223 velocities that dont come up to speed. 7 mm RUM.30 Carbine The COAL stated is this table is according to the SAAMI specification. Now to decide to stick with factory ammo or persist with the Berger's. In my nephews 300 WSM the load he settled on in the end was the 200 gr ELDX with a load of 69 grs RL 26 , this load has a COAL of 73.5 mm , 24 inch barrel Rem 700 average velocity was 2957 fps and we verified at 400 yards with 17 inches drop. 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. 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. 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. Phillip is also well known as a nationally ranked precision rifle competitor in the Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League circuits. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. . Scalloper I see you have uses 780 supreme can you tell me what you think of this powder I was thinking of using it in my 270. This powder travels faster than most traditional . The Official Predator Masters Search Engine. 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. Dec 5, 2019. Ambient temp 74 degrees F. Case OAL was 3.202 in. Con: .270 projectile options suck compared to the 6.5's and 7's on either side of it. Hey guy's, I thought I would share my results with you. Components. Walker loves waterfowl hunting with his black lab Pow. Good info thanks for sharing. 2019 Ted Fund Donors It will safely duplicate and often exceed the .270's original ballistics. Now you can load your ammunition with the same powder that Hornady uses in their factory ammunition. Is there really all that much difference in velocity and hitting power? So, the groups that appear the best were also tested the most. I would love to have guidance on SuperFormance for developing loads. Although this experimenting is fun, one does it at his/her own risk. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Likely it . Posts: 14,668. I guess the online reloading center is more efficient anyway and the data there is the same as in the magazine but I liked to keep them handy for reference and occasionally use them to talk myself into a new caliber ruling from my throne. 2023 Yaffa Media. Hornady Manufacturing Company Ladedaten im Kaliber .270 WSM. of Varget as a maximum load @ 3200 F.P.S. You find load data for cartridges in caliber .270 WSM with all common powders and bullets by clicking the "Loads in this cal. Hornady Superformance SST Rifle Ammunition 20 Round Box. I tried more loads using Hodgdon Superformance powder for .270 Win. 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. I've tried a couple and have gotten good accuracy but not the velocity to go with it. Joey is starting the load development process for his 270 WSM. Disclaimer: Links on this website go to affiliate websites, which means we get a commission if you . It's my understanding that you can use Superformance in calibers not listed by Hodgdons, but you may not get "super" results. A licensed Montana Professional Outfitter and Guide freelance writer, his articles and photographs have been featured in magazines including Outdoor Life, American Hunter, American Rifleman, Field and Stream. I have started out with Superformance loads that are 2 grains less than those listed for H4831 and looked for overpressure signs such as flat primers, trouble extracting the case or expansion of the case head. First, 53gr of IMR4064, 53gr RL15, 53 gr IMR4320, 59gr H380, 59gr IMR4350,60gr Rl17, 60gr H414/Win760, 60gr H4350. The temp today was 40 degrees F. I would not recommend ever exceeding the listed H4831 charge. accredited Proof Houses. Thanks for the input but check the post, I did buy a 300 WSM but I also bought a 270 WSM and I wanted to be able to load both rifles with the same powder if possible. He has been writing about firearms and hunting for more than 65 years, has published many books and uncounted articles, and has travelled the world to hunt and shoot. If one wants to try this, be sure to have reliable published load data for the cartridge in question and check all the numbers yourself. If I could get a .277" 140 grain Accubond velocities to surpass 3000fps and be an accurate load with the powder I have on hand then I would be satisfied. . 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. Reloader Rejoice. 007-A444003 | Sierra. yeah sportsmans warehouse has it i just figured it was only for the calibers listed on the package, I shoot 130 gr sst in my .270 I didn't even look at that powder because Hornandys relaod book didnt say that it was one of the best powders it did say IMR 4831 was and that is what I used. Started out at 57 grains and worked up from there. Hunting trophies or punching paper, precise rifle data is in sight . Q: How does the .270 Winchester stack up against the .270 WSM? Her assignments included Patrol, Street Crimes, Narcotics, and Gangs. He has been Sporting Shooter's Gun Editor for longer than anyone can remember. 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). 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. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Reloading the .270 Winchester The .270 Winchester is the first big-game cartridge the author ever handloaded for is still a great choice. 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. Was wondering if I could take the 300wsm info and scale it down based on H20 capacity vs recommended load? Ambient temp was 45 degrees F. Bottom line, Superformance achieves superb velocities in the .270 Win that are very close to those seen in .270 WSM Barnes Vortex ammo. It's about 100 fps faster than a 300 Ruger Compact Magnum. Gear Bags. I recently picked up a pound of the Hornady Superformance powder to try out. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. His proven expertise in firearm manipulation and shooting techniques has enhanced the skills of countless individuals and agencies. Re: Reloader or Superformance powder for 270 In looking at my Sierra #5 manual in .270 Winchester, Sierra lists Varget with their 110 Gr. I asked the same question about SF in a .260 and got less than favorable results. Both the powders,4831 and 780 are great for .270 so I thought there may be load data for the Superformance available that missed the printing. She remains the only female to take home overall wins in national level precision rifle competitions when she won the 2016 NorCal Tactical Bolt Rifle Challenge and 2018 K&M Kahles Precision Rifle Competition. find load data for your cartridge. 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. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. That's on par with a 300 H&H Magnum, a 300 Remington SAUM, and 308 Norma Magnum. 7 x 57R. .270 WSM.270 Winchester.270 Weatherby Magnum. ABOUT WALKER: Walker is 15 years old and has hunted from Africa to Hawaii, and several places in between, including the Yukon in Canada. 2019 Alabama Precision Long Range Challenge 5th, 2021 Alabama Precision Long Range Classic 3rd. 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. R22 has been great in 7mm Mag and 270 Win. 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. Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. Hailing from the Kansas City-area, Jaclyn is a rifle shooter specializing in precision rifle shooting. But I can see where Superformance if Hodgdons burn rate chart can be believed falls right into the correct area for our 270's. In these days and our limited powder . Nosler 6.5mm 120gr Ballistic Tip Hunting Projectiles. 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data. Hornady Superformance Powder for .270 Win??? JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. I am trying to create a load for using the 140gr Hornady SST bullet. 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. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. He harvested his first turkey and whitetail deer at age 5 and completed his turkey grand slam by age 11. increments, watching closely for preasure signs. It may be all BS but Hodgdon has advertised this for years and they own IMR powders and don't give them a break either. Thanks for the offers, you are right, powder supplies are definitely starting to ease up. 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. In the last several years I have really focussed on the PRS, ELR, and NRL Hunter. I would call Hodgdon and ask. You find load data for cartridges in caliber .270 WSM with all common powders and bullets by clicking the "Loads in this caliber" button above. Share your experiences with other customers. Varget and H-4350 are the go to but since Ive been running some IMR Enduron powders that seem to work very good as well. Too much wind today. Because this propellant is tailored for specific applications, the number of . 7 x 64. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. Quickly he was attending weekly, monthly, and annual shoots, which included Nebraska state, USAYESS, and many more. .270 Winchester (Using 140 & 145 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 88 loads. Thanks for the input guys. You are using an out of date browser. Be the first to share your insights. A: Ive compared the maximum velocities of the two cartridges as shown in various reloading manuals and it appears that the .270 WSM has about a 150 fps velocity advantage over the venerable .270 Winchester when both are fired in barrels of the same length. Thanks. No reviews found. Santa was very good to me this year and brought me a trio of new Kimber rifles. I hunt in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and occasionally some other places and the temps realistically do range from late winter hunts well below freezing to early fall hunts in the 90's and there is enough to worry about when hunting so the last thing I want to think about is my powder being too cold or too warm. loyola academy high school basketball; west collierville middle school registration She helps organize and coordinate Arizonas own national level event, the Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge. Handgun Ammo. The Hodgdon shop is closed until 2 January so I am stuck for now. $55.02. 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. There's likely a reason for no data for 270 wsm but they will know. 270 Spitzer BTSP 270 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor 270 Grand Slam SP Weight (grains) 130 Ballistic Coefficient 0.412 0.383 0.332 Sectional Density 0.242 COAL Tested 2.700" 2.670" Speer Part No. Here are some hunts with the 140g Accubond Handload. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Re: Need some load data for new 270 WSM and Superformance Powder. An avid shooter and outdoorsman, George takes pride in the quality custom rifles that G.A. Growing up on a secluded farm in rural southeast Kansas, Ryan spent the greater part of his childhood in the woods, plinking and hunting. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.