Lima- this is with R26/250 NAB for av 2797fps, right at 64K, according to Quickload workup. The 270 is also getting that 2950/160NPT with R26. Evidently, both cartridges/heavy bullets like this powder. I tried some lighter loads with the 200NBT ( 4895 & R15) and 210PT(R17) and they shot OK, 1.5" and .85 respectively" for 3 shots, their best. I like both rifles, and am not really worried about hunting in a lot of either rain nor snow as I always prep a rifle for such. Heck, I grew up in SE Texas "rain forest" with wood/blue guns and used 3 in 1 oil or later on WD-40. So a synthetic stock is not really needed, even the 338 doesn't weigh that much. I just got to thinking about how impressive that 2950fps 160NP .270 load is! 7mm Rem Mags are very popular here for elk and I bet not too many factory 7 mag 160gr loads beat 2950fps, if any! I'm just mainly brain storming...keep the opinions coming though guys, I appreciate it!
Last edited by Jim_Knight; 06/09/19.
