Originally Posted by woodmaster81
I would suggest picking up a manual or two and searching through there for loads rather than using data from unknown sources on a website. At the very least you could compare the suggestions with actual tested data to help weed out any loads that might be problematic. The Lyman Cast Bullet manual would be a first
choice. A manual can also help one troubleshoot any problems that one may encounter.

Agree 100%.

Since the OP is new to handloading, I'd also start by assembling and shooting several boxes of standard-pressure loads first. That will help you ensure that your dies are properly adjusted and that you know how to execute each step properly before you try to load high-pressure ammo.


Okie John


Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.