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Under normal circumstances I would agree completely, and in fact that's the primary answer I provide in the .270 Winchester chapter in my upcoming book, RIFLE HANDLOADS THAT WORK.

But aside from the fact that's not what the OP asked, one of the powders that's often hard to get during these so-called shortages is H4831SC. We don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised if he asked about RL-16 because he has a good supply.

Bingo.

But aside from that I was truly impressed with the Reloder 23 load I worked up for a 270 Weatherby magnum. That loading with 130 grain Barnes TTSX just flat out works, and it was very temperature insensitive as it held perfect zero down to -15° on a nearly 300 yard shot on a big Montana Muley back in November 2019.

After that performance I wanted to try its faster burning cousin in my smaller cased 270 WCF.

Lou, thanks for the response.

I'd be perfectly content with 3140-3200 fps & 3/4" moa running RL16. My barrel is 25" so getting a flat shooting velocity won't be an issue, my 130 grain Ballistic tips should track like your Partitions pressure wise.

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I used RL23 in my Tikka 270 with 150 BT, PT, Berger 150’s and Hornady IBs. All the Hornadys shot amazing. Nothing but an exorcism would make those Interbonds shoot in that rifle. In my 270 WSM with 26 they’re absolutely awesome.