Help with picking bullet for sons first hunt

FallAirFever · #1 02-22-2013, 04:53 PM

I am looking for some help picking a bullet for my sons first hunt this coming season. He is shooting a 270 Win out of a Ruger. I will be using H4895 with data from the Hodgdon's website. I am thinking of using a 110 or 130 grain bullet and he will have a deer tag in his pocket. Should I be leaning towards a tough bullet like a partition or something more standard that will open up quicker??

Give me your thoughts guys. Thanks!

Dick284 · #2 02-22-2013, 05:08 PM

Since your using 4895, I'm guessing your looking at a slightly reduced load.
If so I'd just do a K.I.S.S loading, remember that often the more complicated the process to build a bullet, the more time you need to spend in load development.

I'd run 130gr. Core Loct's, or Interlock's.

FCLightning · #3 02-22-2013, 05:15 PM

Shot Sierra bullets for years and have never had trouble killing deer with them. I would opt for the 130 grain. I loaded them at 2700 fps for my wife as she self limits to 200 yards and wasn't comfortable with the noise etc. when she moved up from her 243 to the 270. They worked really well for her till she got a moose tag and then I loaded full load 150's for her and she hasn't gone back.

bdub · #4 02-22-2013, 05:22 PM

I really like the Partition design. They expand quickly even at slower velocities and then the back half stays together. Kind of gives you the best of both worlds for bullet performance. I use the 130s in my .270 and get 3000 fps using RL22 and the load is under max in mine.

bulletman · #5 02-22-2013, 05:22 PM

I used Hornady Interlocks and Speer Hot Cores in the .270 for years. Sierra's also work well and are very accurate! You won't need the Partitions until he hunts the big stuff!

gitrdun · #6 02-22-2013, 06:22 PM

FAV, your boy isn't that big yet, unless he's bulked out quite a bit since last time I've seen him. So, being that you've quoted H4895 and deer, I'm thinking that you're considering a "managed recoil" load for the young lad. My suggestion would be to go with the load recommendation from Hodgdon with which I believe you'll be loading a 110gr Sierra Pro-Hunter. Good bullet, the recoil won't beat him up and fill his tag providing that you stay within the 200 yard maximum range as stated by the Hodgdon recipe. You've learned quickly since you started reloading, I'm sure your boy will do just fine with dad's home rolled ammo.

huntin · #7 02-22-2013, 09:49 PM

130grn ACCUBOND

waterhaulerhunter · #8 02-23-2013, 12:01 AM

^^ I don't handload anymore but when i did accubonds were my first choice. Most of the time they shot very well too!

Pathfinder76 · #9 02-23-2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick284

Since your using 4895, I'm guessing your looking at a slightly reduced load.
If so I'd just do a K.I.S.S loading, remember that often the more complicated the process to build a bullet, the more time you need to spend in load development.

I'd run 130gr. Core Loct's, or Interlock's.

Great advice!

FallAirFever · #10 02-23-2013, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the replies so far guys. Dick and Git I really appreciate your knowledge, experiance and willingness to share.

Yes these will be managed recoil loads as per the Hodgdon website and they do reccomend 110gr bullets.

I have some Sierra 110gr ProHunters that we are loading in his Trailboss plinking rounds. So I think I will start there. If I cant get those to work for some reason will go to something else keeping Dicks KISS advice in mind.

Now to get out and do some shooting so we can reload up brass !

If anyone has anymore advise meep it coming!

Andrzej · #11 02-23-2013, 10:54 AM

Get 110 Barnes TTSX