24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 5 1 2 3 4 5
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,262
B
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
B
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,262
Originally Posted by Tejano
Can't go wrong with any of them. I use 140s in the WSM and 130s in the 270 win. This is just how it ended up accuracy wise. As to the original question of why 130,140 and 150's. Jack O'Conner wrote that the 140's were made for people who can't make up their mind between a 130 and 150. I think he had it right.


I think JOC was probably about right. Hard to argue the pile of animals killed with a 130 grain bullet from a 270 Winchester.


Semper Fi
BP-B2

Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 712
M
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
M
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 712
i'm partial to 130's at 3200fps. deer, goats and even elk!

Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 26,100
A
Campfire Ranger
Online Content
Campfire Ranger
A
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 26,100
Everything else being the same Sd still counts for something.

RL-26 at 3000fps with a 150gr NPT in a 270 makes for a smaller difference in velocity versus the lighter bullets with the 130's showing a tiny trajectory advantage.

Back in the day when shooting out to 400 yds with 150gr NPT's at 2900fps they would still show a bit less wind drift than 130gr NPT's at 3100fps. With another 100fps added to the 150's I'm gonna guess the wind drift is even less.......... whistle


Casey

Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,787
R
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
R
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,787
Preferences? Yes. But, none involve a 270.


Throttle fixes everything. If it doesn't fix the problem, it’ll end the suspense.
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 293
B
Campfire Member
Offline
Campfire Member
B
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 293
I've always used the 150 pt for deer because where I hunt it could be a 50yd shot or 250yds. Like the heavier weight for close shots. 140's are for theperson who can't decide 130 or 150.

IC B2

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
FWIW, the 150 class bullets always shot more accurately than 130s, in my rifles. Stem to stern on a Mulie at near 300 yds facing me........can't argue.

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,211
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,211
Whichever shoots best.


“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,292
R
Campfire Outfitter
OP Offline
Campfire Outfitter
R
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,292
Shooters Pro shop had the 140's on sale so I stocked up.


[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]



Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 22,734
B
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
B
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 22,734
Of the three weights, the 140's always shot the least accurate across a wide variety of rifles. I always try that weight cause its a good compromise. Have some R-17 and will check on that option as the range clears up.


My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,292
R
Campfire Outfitter
OP Offline
Campfire Outfitter
R
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,292
Well heck, guess I will have to load some and shoot them.


[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]



IC B3

Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
S
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
S
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
still working up loads but my Model 70 seems to like 160gr partitions. I started with 130grs and as I have gone heavier the groups are getting smaller.


"Socialism produces bad music, bad art, social stagnation and really unhappy people", “I am a conservative, and you may not like that, but I am.” Frank Zappa 1986
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,315
O
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
O
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,315
Originally Posted by SuburbanHunter
still working up loads but my Model 70 seems to like 160gr partitions. I started with 130grs and as I have gone heavier the groups are getting smaller.


What cha using for powder?


"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
S
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
S
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
I am currently following the herd with RL26. Shows a lot of promise. I don't have a chronograph so I am moving up slowly. Best load so far is 59.5 grains and CCI 250 primers.


"Socialism produces bad music, bad art, social stagnation and really unhappy people", “I am a conservative, and you may not like that, but I am.” Frank Zappa 1986
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Campfire Savant
Offline
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Bob would have good posts about this, I miss that guy!

Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 25,837
D
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
D
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 25,837
Originally Posted by hanco
Bob would have good posts about this, I miss that guy!

+1


My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan"

Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK

3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT



Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 213
A
Campfire Member
Offline
Campfire Member
A
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 213
Some 270's will like one better than the other. But if the rifle shoots 150's as good as 130's I'd shoot the 150's. Look at your ballistics tables as it may help your decision.

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
S
Campfire 'Bwana
Online Content
Campfire 'Bwana
S
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
Originally Posted by Adams
Look at your ballistics tables as it may help your decision.


And don't forget to check the all-important "SD" because looking stuff up in books is what really matters.



A wise man is frequently humbled.

Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Campfire Savant
Offline
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
I use 130’s in my 270, they knock fire out of deer and pigs.

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
S
Campfire 'Bwana
Online Content
Campfire 'Bwana
S
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
I sure hope you looked up the BCs first.



A wise man is frequently humbled.

Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 213
A
Campfire Member
Offline
Campfire Member
A
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 213
Originally Posted by smokepole
Originally Posted by Adams
Look at your ballistics tables as it may help your decision.


And don't forget to check the all-important "SD" because looking stuff up in books is what really matters.



Your a wise man there smokepole. LMAO. You ate way to many paint chips as a kid.

Page 2 of 5 1 2 3 4 5

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
693 members (160user, 12344mag, 12308300, 1234, 163bc, 06hunter59, 70 invisible), 2,706 guests, and 1,277 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,617
Posts18,398,496
Members73,817
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.158s Queries: 14 (0.005s) Memory: 0.8961 MB (Peak: 1.0274 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 14:35:09 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS