Reloads

[mbailey]

I'm a stand hunter as well.....although my stands are actually Tree forts enclosed on all sides with lift up shooting ports on all sides, giving me a 360degree view, coue that with my big padded swivel office chair and its a slice of heaven. I agree Rich, I love the solitude being out in the woods, watching the squirrels running around doing their business, or catching that flock of turkeys scratch around. My favorite is when it's dead silent and snowing.....so silent you can hear the snowflakes landing. Food for the soul for sure.

Dogs huh? Sounds like a blast (pardon the pun  )

Flench how would you like me to send that info, and is their any specific bullet weight loads your looking for?
 
Oh, great write up Ammo....one thing I always do is mark the back of my brass with different color perm marker....1 dot shot one time, 2 dots twice etc etc.... Works well and doesn't come off in the tumbler using walnut medium.

Great thread guys, love the chat

[Flench]

I'm a stand hunter as well.....although my stands are actually Tree forts enclosed on all sides with lift up shooting ports on all sides, giving me a 360degree view, coue that with my big padded swivel office chair and its a slice of heaven. I agree Rich, I love the solitude being out in the woods, watching the squirrels running around doing their business, or catching that flock of turkeys scratch around. My favorite is when it's dead silent and snowing.....so silent you can hear the snowflakes landing. Food for the soul for sure.

Dogs huh? Sounds like a blast (pardon the pun  )

Flench how would you like me to send that info, and is their any specific bullet weight loads your looking for?
 
Oh, great write up Ammo....one thing I always do is mark the back of my brass with different color perm marker....1 dot shot one time, 2 dots twice etc etc.... Works well and doesn't come off in the tumbler using walnut medium.

Great thread guys, love the chat

That's when I like to stand hunt , when it's raining or snowing . If you can send the info to my email flench327@hotmail.com . I'm going to stick to a low weight round , maybe even less powder .

[-ammo-]

Flench - I had to contact my cousin in Corinth Mississippi - he is taking care of my reloading equipment while I am overseas to include my note book.  I really wish I had brought that with me now. 

From my notes:  The most accurate load for my buddies BAR 270 was the following:

1. New 270 Winchester Brass from Midway trimmed to 2.539", de-burred flash hole

2. 54.5 grains IMR4831

3. CCI standard large rifle primer

4. 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip


5. Bullet seated to OA length of 3.32"

5. Average MV was 2943 FPS

I tried three different powders (IMR 4350, W760, and IMR 4831). This load would print MOA three shot groups on average from sand bags. 

Given the type of hunting you will be doing, I don't think it will matter.  99.9% of your shots will be from unsupported positions and MOA ammo isn't really needed IMO.  But hey - you can always brag about your loads after the hunt is over.  MOA groups out of a BAR is not common and excellent

[Flench]

Flench - I had to contact my cousin in Corinth Mississippi - he is taking care of my reloading equipment while I am overseas to include my note book.  I really wish I had brought that with me now. 

From my notes:  The most accurate load for my buddies BAR 270 was the following:

1. New 270 Winchester Brass from Midway trimmed to 2.539", de-burred flash hole

2. 54.5 grains IMR4831

3. CCI standard large rifle primer

4. 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip


5. Bullet seated to OA length of 3.32"

5. Average MV was 2943 FPS

I tried three different powders (IMR 4350, W760, and IMR 4831). This load would print MOA three shot groups on average from sand bags. 

Given the type of hunting you will be doing, I don't think it will matter.  99.9% of your shots will be from unsupported positions and MOA ammo isn't really needed IMO.  But hey - you can always brag about your loads after the hunt is over.  MOA groups out of a BAR is not common and excellent

Thanks Ammo <S>