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Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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The chart that Berger Tech Team sent me didn't "copy and paste" very well, but I think you'll be able to figure it out. This is brand new data on their brand new bullet, P/N 27575. G7 BC = .339; G1 BC = .662; optimal twist rate = 1:8
.270 Winchester 170 Grain, PN: 27575 EOL Bullet, 3.394" COAL, 26" Barrel. 1/22/2016 RB Bullet Powder Start Load In Grains Approx. Start Velocity Max. Load In Grains Approx. Max. Velocity Approx. Fill Ratio 170 Grain Accurate 4350 44.5 2513 49.6 2764 93% 170 Grain Accurate Magpro 52.0 2555 57.9 2868 102% 170 Grain Alliant RE-19 47.5 2548 52.7 2807 99% 170 Grain Alliant RE-22 49.5 2568 55.0 2850 102% 170 Grain Alliant RE-23 49.0 2555 54.5 2811 104% 170 Grain Alliant RE-26 51.0 2601 56.9 2899 99% 170 Grain Hodg. Hybrid 100V 44.5 2490 49.7 2725 96% 170 Grain Hodgdon H4350 45.0 2492 50.2 2741 96% 170 Grain Hodgdon H4831SC 48.5 2504 53.9 2782 100% 170 Grain IMR 4350 45.0 2497 50.1 2741 94% 170 Grain IMR 4831 45.0 2505 50.2 2749 98% 170 Grain IMR 7828 SSC 49.5 2564 55.1 2863 100% 170 Grain Norma 204 46.5 2524 51.6 2782 93% 170 Grain Norma MRP 50.0 2587 55.7 2879 100% 170 Grain Ramshot Hunter 46.5 2535 51.9 2793 94% 170 Grain Ramshot Magnum 53.5 2531 59.3 2836 102% 170 Grain VihtaVuori N150 42.5 2451 47.3 2662 94% 170 Grain VihtaVuori N550 44.5 2527 49.6 2768 91% 170 Grain VihtaVuori N160 48.0 2482 53.3 2740 104% 170 Grain VihtaVuori N560 50.0 2587 55.5 2877 102%
Please do not hesitate to get back with any of us with the Berger Tech. Team if we can be of further assistance.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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02/05/16 03:23 PM
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Sure wish my 270 sendero was 1:8 twist!!!
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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02/05/16 03:48 PM
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Sure wish me 270 sendero was 1:8 twist!!! I sure hope barrel makers get on this quick! Meaning build a 1:8 twist .277" to stabilize this bullet. The cartridge with this bullet will be impressive. As I've said for years, the 270 is lacking in the BC department, and that's all. This corrects that. All the guys out there with plenty of .270 brass saved up will be in great shape if they choose to rebarrel.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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02/05/16 04:04 PM
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Next they need to develop a 130-140 in .257
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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I'm bored just drinking my coffee, so have a chart.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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02/05/16 04:11 PM
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Also interesting to see 270 load work up done in a 26" barrel only seen that a time or two. Seems to make pretty decent velocity, and you could maybe push it a little harder than they are.
Im assuming h1000 and the like is too slow? or would there potentially be some other powders out there that may perform a little better? Ive thought about rebarelling mine before... although if I go through that it will likely become a 280 AI.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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H1000 would work well if you can get enough in the case. The new IMR 7977 should also be a good one.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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I thought H-4831 was the ticket for .270 ?
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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02/05/16 04:59 PM
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If someone gets a 1:8" 270 barrel, buzz me for a GREAT price on load work up, since I want to shoot this bullet.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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I thought H-4831 was the ticket for .270 ? I've tried H4831, and could not get near the speeds as with 4350. With the heavy 170 grain 270 bullet, I'd lean towards H1000 or 7977 also. Seat the bullet out long touching the lands, and go to the range.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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I thought H-4831 was the ticket for .270 ? I've tried H4831, and could not get near the speeds as with 4350. With the heavy 170 grain 270 bullet, I'd lean towards H1000 or 7977 also. Seat the bullet out long touching the lands, and go to the range. I don't have a chronograph, but 4350 has always been my powder of choice for 270 as well.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Sure wish me 270 sendero was 1:8 twist!!! All the guys out there with plenty of .270 brass saved up will be in great shape if they choose to rebarrel. Right up my alley. Liking this idea so far.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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How many people are going to have, or order, a barrel suitable for this bullet chambered for .270 Winchester?
I would imagine most people willing to do this will have a larger case in mind.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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My problem is I am already building a rifle to shoot the new 7mm 195 Hybrid's (300 Win Mag necked down to 7mm). So, as much as I love the 270, I don't see playing with this bullet much. But I'd like to try it in someone's rifle for sure! How many people are going to have, or order, a barrel suitable for this bullet chambered for .270 Winchester?
I would imagine most people willing to do this will have a larger case in mind. I also agree.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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It is exciting to have more options, though, and I love to see the BC envelope pushed.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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I have asked E.R. Shaw and Shilen about building 1:8 for a Savage in .270 Winchester. Shaw just got back to me and told me that they will only make the barrel in the standard, 1:10 twist. No word from Shilen, but I'll share whatever information I get from them.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Call Bartlein or Kreiger. Those guys have a digital cut rifling barrel machine to make any twist they want. What would be sweet, is a gain twist starting at about 10" or so, and finishing up about 8".
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Thanks, Chad. I contacted Brux and K&B, and it looks like they will build the right barrel for a bit less than $300. I'll check out Bartlein and Kreiger to hear what they have to say. I probably won't go with a gain twist approach, but it is interesting!
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Bartlein and Kreiger will both build just about any barrel you want. Their prices are higher, and the turnaround times are longer, but you can get 'er done with these folks.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Sorry to wake up an old thread, but I just found this Berger round a few weeks ago and got really excited about it. I talked to Bartlein and Kreiger about a 1 in 8" and to Chad about loads last week, but really wanted to make sure my current action would handle the OAL before going too crazy. I'll preface this with saying I only have a limited understanding of reloading, as I've never actually done it myself. But I get the gist of ogive, lands and COAL. I talked to Berger to find out what the recommended jump would be and they said .015 off the lands is ideal. So starting there, I received my OAL gauge and shiny new box of berger 170 EOLs today and started taking measurements. My go to factory hornady 130 superperf SSTs are 3.218 OAL. This bullet touches the lands at 3.415. the 130 SST has been so great, I was very surprised to learn that my current jump is .197. anyway. To compare the 170 The COAL with the berger 170 touching the lands is 3.560. So ideally loading at 3.545 (according to berger). I made up a dummy bullet and surprisingly, even tho it wont go into the action sideways, it does fit in my Sako AV Mag at that length. I dont actually have a mag, its the hinged floorplate and spring. Here's a picture of the difference in the two dummy cartridges. I think this gives me enough info to seriously consider a re-barrel job. If you guys see something that I missed, or have suggestions, please let me know. I think this little projectile potentially changes the game for some folks favorite cartridge, as long as they dont mind a barrel swap. Thanks!
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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That's about what I figured. I knew it would have to be seated out pretty long. Push it with some H1000 or Retumbo, or something in the similar powder burn speed, and you'll be good. I have loaded some 165 Matrix bullets for a few shooters in the 270 Win. This is similar to that bullet when it comes to powders and loads. It should be a good one for the 270 Win!!
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Thanks Chad. Dont know why I didnt post up this seat depth pic earlier. But with a .151 difference (Berger Tech Teams's OAL was 3.394, mine 3.545), you might get enough of the h1000 in there to pick up some speed. Is that enough neck to get a good grab?
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Yeah, that looks great. My rule of thumb is I need at least 1/2 (or more) of bullet diameter to grab the bullet in the case mouth. The 270 has a long neck, so you should be good there. Run a magnum primer (Fed 215 would be ideal) for the slow powder, and it should help.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Old thread, but I thought I would update. Finally got my new barrel put on, and worked up a load. These things look real good, even out of a 270 Winchester. Running them about 2850 over 58.1 grains of H1000 through a 26" kreiger 1 in 8". 60.2gr also looked good, and would like to push them at 3000fps but 58.1 was magic for me at a 3.461 COAL (-.004 off the lands). Ran 2 load ladders at 900 yards and am seeing less than 3" of vertical dispertion. Just got back from the range, and shot this 5-shot group at 100. The Bergers sure are picky about seating depth. .005 Jam sprayed all over, where as just touching to .004 jump was great. Then it opened back up until about .060 jump. Anyway, awesome bullet, and a lot of fun to shoot.
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Re: Reload information on Berger's EOL 170 grain for .270 Winchester
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Excellent shooting! You have a winning load there!
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