Load for .270 using Sierra Gamekings

27 May 2005, 04:23

Hector500

Hello all! I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the min. and max grains of IMR-4350, using .270 140 grain Sierra Gameking bullets. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Hector

27 May 2005, 04:32

vapodog

start load is 48 grains IMR 4350 and max listed is 53.0
go here http://www.imrpowder.com

Have a ball.

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27 May 2005, 05:28

ricciardelli

IMR-4350 From 46.2 grains to 54.0 grains
Winchester WLR Primer

01 June 2005, 05:33

Hector500

Guys thanks for the info!

01 June 2005, 05:39

mousegun

I've used the SGK's in the 270 and was dissapointed with the performance in comparison to the Hornady Interlock.

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01 June 2005, 06:48

Monticello

For what it is worth 11 out of 11 whitetails I have shot with the Sierras have dropped on the spot. I used 130 grainers at 2900 fps.

01 June 2005, 07:21

Doc

quote:
Originally posted by Hector500:
Hello all! I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the min. and max grains of IMR-4350, using .270 140 grain Sierra Gameking bullets. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Hector

You should really obtain the IMR and Sierra manuals before loading, IMHO.

01 June 2005, 13:28

buckshot

quote:
Originally posted by Hector500:
Hello all! I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the min. and max grains of IMR-4350, using .270 140 grain Sierra Gameking bullets. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Hector

I'm not a 270 fan. What stops the 270 from true greatness is the bullet. The 270 makes big holes that are hard to eat around, especially at close range, and this is where a premium bullet will pay dividends. The good news is that bullets seem to be improving every year and this alone bodes well for the 270. It wasn't too many years ago that Nosler's B/T wasn't a good hunting bullet in anything smaller than 180gr .30 calibre non-magnum rifle, fortunately that has changed. Same is true for the 25-06 as it was never a question of the cartridges power, rather it was a question of bullet integrity.
I realize this is a non-answer answer to your question, however since your experimenting with loads give a bonded bullet a chance.