Looking esp. for info on Accubond loads.

My son inherited a 270 and asked never to sell it, so .......tell me Nosler guys, ABs or BTs, how well is your fav rifle/load doing and feel free to share details.

Currently doing very well w/150 BTs, but plan to use a 140 for all around load.

Thanks.

I experimented with Hornady Interlock in 140 grain and H4831 both "long" and "short cut".

Without any BS I am a very good shot. With my BRNO ZKK600 in 270 Winchster with the above 140 grain bullets I did, exceptionally, manage a rested 1/2" group (all touching cloverleaf) at 100 yards rested with iron sights.

I do seriously doubt that I'd be able to repeat that consistently! Or even again at all!

However I found with H4831 that 55.4 grains gave 2,856fps, that 56 grains gave 2,867fps, and 56.5 grains gave 2,892fps. I got the most velocity that I thought adequate of 2,905fps with 56.8 grains of H4831.

The load that gave me the 1/2", shot April 2008, was 55.4 grains of H4831SC if that helps. With a Lee Factory Crimp.

However I am now experimenting with 150 grain Nosler Partition loads but have yet to put any down range. I've started with a conservative load of RE-22.

The 140 AB does very well in my rifle with H4831SC or RL-22. I've yet to use it on game but my Pac-Nor barreled M700 shoots them as well as anything I've tried.

H4831SC for me too with 140 Accubonds....and yes very accurate!!!

I have killed everything from elk to antelope (and a couple sod poodles) with the same bullet.

On a good day, if I let the barrel cool completely between shots: about 3/4" at 100 yards for 3 shots.

140 gr. Accubond; win 70 lightweight (featherweight) barrel.

I like them quite a bit!

Also shoots 150 gr. A-frames just as good!

friar

Remington KS Mountain shoots 140 accubonds into less than inch if I do my part. RL22 works best with the 140 grain and I use H4831 with the 150 Nosler BT. Killed several bucks and a bull moose with the 140 Accubonds.

140's were made for the .270! my browning safari, my dad's pre-64 and our partner's BAR all love them. my browning was bred on 58.5 grains of IMR4831 (1970's powder and books), though that's a HOT load under a 140gr hornady BT and a CCI 250 mag rifle primer. nowadays, my dad's running more in the region of 56 grains of modern H4831 and the 140gr accubond. i don't know the exact powder weight, as it's been years since i ran any .270.

My pair of 270s (Mauser '98 with 22" Shilen bbl & pre 64 M-70 with 24" factory barrel) both shoot well with the Hornady 140 BTSP using IMR-4831. About 1" 3-shot groups and 3100 fps+ velocity. Expect the Noslers would do well too.

Good stuff all - thanks very much for the info/posts.

I know you asked about 140s, but my recommendations are 150g Nosler Partitions. Good for everything from javelina, deer, black bear and elk.

I have a Husqvarna 9000 bolt action. The gun loves 140gr bullets. Hornady SST and Interbond. 56.0 gr H4831sc measures 2950fps and the groups are outstanding. This combination can group an in. at 200yds. Great bullet weight for this caliber.

I'm new to the 270 Winchester and it is the smallest caliber that I hunt big game with. I have to say, I have really enjoyed hunting with it and find it ideal for Texas deer.....killed four deer and a turkey with it this fall.

Mine shoots 130 grain Northforks into the same hole at 100 yards.....the rifle also likes the 130gr & 140gr Nosler A-bonds......but it loves the 130gr Northfork!!

I have but one, a Rem 700 trued, recrowned, trigger to 3.5lbs, bedded; factory barrel.

Loves the Sierra 140gr GameKing w IMR4831. Consistent 5 shot 1/2". Very much the same with 140gr AB and BT. Havent tried any of the others.

Same load data for all 3 bullets -- 54.8 and 55.5 IMR4831, Wolf LR primer, Win brass. I've gotten 9 loadings so far and once annealed them. Pockets still tight and no cracks.

I'm a huge 308 n 30-06 fan. Shooting a few deer with the 140gr Sierra GK made me really understnad why so many love this cartridge.

Thanks gang - appreciate all.

I have a model 70 classic in 270win. I have always used 150 grain bullets with it. Don't reload it, and have used Remington corlocks, Winchester power point and I am now using Federal fusion 150 grain. It shoots good enough for hunting. Actually never measured the groups.

I've pretty much settled on 140 grain bullets for my 270. I'm currently using the 140 TSX with 58g of H4831SC and I'm very happy with the results.

The TSX being a little spendy for range bullets, I've also been loading 140 Hornady Interlocks and 140 AB's(Nosler seconds are cheap to shoot as well)...all using 58g of H4831SC. My rifle can't really tell the difference between the three bullets. I'm guessing the speeds to be somewhere between 2800-2900 out of my 22 inch barrel but I don't have a chrono so I'm not positive. Deer and elk season are often back to back for me and I just wanted one load, one gun, for both seasons. I was using 150 grain Partitions but I found that the 140 was flatter by a couple inches over 200 yards. I figured the 140 TSX would be similar to the 150 Partition because of the weight retention of the copper bullet. I wish Nosler would produce the E-Tip in 140 for the 270.

I'm guessing your 140s are moving a bit faster than that Bendite, I'd guess at least 3000 fps. I load 58.5g of H4831 with my Nosler 150g Partitions using Federal 215 (magnum) primers and get just over 3000 fps out of my 22" Rem 700 barrel. By the manuals the load is hot, but not by my rifle. So please work up slowly and watch for pressure signs and if you see any back off as always ...

I have a Merkel KR1 in .270 - using factory Rem safari grade ammo, it put 3 140gr swift A-frames into 3/4 of an inch at 100 yards.

I found the results acceptable enough that I have never yet tried shooting anything else in the rifle.

My 270 Win. Ruger #1B loves ANY bullet I've ever tried in it - spectacular accuracy w/appropriate amounts of H-4831sc.

Use Nosler 130 gr. Ballistic Tips for the smallish stuff and 150 gr. Nosler Partitions for anything a tad larger.

I'm sure the 140 gr. Accubond would be a great all-round bullet in your 270.

Oh, In case you didn't note the details in the posts above .....

..... H-4831SC!

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Originally posted by chuck375:
I'm guessing your 140s are moving a bit faster than that Bendite, I'd guess at least 3000 fps. I load 58.5g of H4831 with my Nosler 150g Partitions using Federal 215 (magnum) primers and get just over 3000 fps out of my 22" Rem 700 barrel.

In the back of my mind, I hope they are closer to 3000fps but I've always figured it's better to underestimate and be surprised than to over estimate and be saddened.

Wow, 58.5 on that 150 partition? I've been brave enough to go 56.5 with that bullet but, happy with the results, I stopped there. I bet sending 20 of those down range softens the shoulder right up.

I've had 58.5 on my 140's but the groups start to spread with anything above 58 so I've just left it.

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Wow, 58.5 on that 150 partition? I've been brave enough to go 56.5 with that bullet but, happy with the results, I stopped there. I bet sending 20 of those down range softens the shoulder right up.

Hope this helps? I loaded in November 2008 some 150 grain Hornady Interlock over H4831 "Long Cut" and got:

55.0 grains = 2809fps w/CCI Standard Primer
55.0 grains = 2803 with REMINGTON Standard 9 1/2 Primer

Velocity with CCI was five round spread of 2801fps to 2831fps. With the Remingtom 9 1/2 spread was 116fps! Those CCI are certainly consistent.

Rifle was a 23 1/2" barrel BRNO ZKK 600. So I would imagine your extra "pinch" of powder would be faster even allowing for the loss of barrel inches.

Beretta Mato 270 Winchester 200yds:



Kimber 8400 270 WSM 200yds:




I've had great luck with the 140gr Accubonds not just in these but in other 270 Winchester and 270 WSM's.

I've shot maybe a dozen or so deer and other game animals with them. I haven't recovered one yet, I like a innie and an outie with a lot of damage in between and a good blood trail to follow. 140gr Accubonds do all of the above...............................DJ

enfieldspares: what cartridge is 6.5BR talking about on the first post? You need to get a job as a mind reader. Can you give me some loads for a 35cal.

I used factory Winchester 140gr Accubonds in my M70 Classic this last year, and they grouped pretty well! I forgot the group, but it was just under an inch, good enough.

Great stuff guys......thanks all.

DJ, Mighty fine shooting sir!

Appreciate all posters/comments.