beger 150 vld out of 270

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well i have a line on a good deal on a 270. i good and well know that there are better rifle calibers ballistically but this is only for a hunting rifle 600yds and in. so i am looking for some info on what velocities to expect pushing the berger 150gr hunting vld out of a 270 and with what powder. odds are i would rebarrel eventually to 280ai but i still would like to know what i am working with original barrel?

thanks scott

 

[bohem]

Re: beger 150 vld out of 270

Without much detail at all to work on, you may or may not be able to use that 150 VLD, however you have an excellent hunting caliber in that rifle.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Re: beger 150 vld out of 270

Scott I actually like the 270. The 150 vld has a bc of 523 which is not great but is no slouch either. I had a tikka t3 in 270 and shot the 150 vld into little bugholes. I shot it out to 500 yards with excellent results. IIRC I used 51.5 grains of W760 with good results at 2900 fps or a little under. I also used some h1000 but I have no idea what load it was. Be careful though I think the w 760 load was right at hot for me. DO IT!!!!!

 

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Re: beger 150 vld out of 270

rifle is a sako 75 finnlight and book says it is a 10 twist, which berger recommends for the 150gr hunting vld.

there is also a sako finnlight in 308 can't deciede between the 2

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: beger 150 vld out of 270

I love the 270, and the 150 VLD is one of the top bullets for it. With max loads, you should be able to get 3200 with a 130, 3100 with a 140, and 3000 with a 150. I also use mag primers for all my 270 loads. R22 would be a top pick for the 150, and H1000 and H4831 would be a good choice, too. Just work up a good load for it, and you'll be good. Also, if you go with a max load, stick to the same brand of brass. I am running Winchester brass in one of my max loads. I sub'd for some Remington brass, and blew a few primers with the same load. It shot good, but was HOT!