270 HELP!

[sponge80]

This is the 3rd time at writing this because my computer is junk and starting to really UPSET ME! This is my first try at reloading and do not want to blow anything up or hurt anyone so asking for a little help. I have Nosler CC 6.8mm (.277) 115gr HPBT/CANN bullets and Partition Gold 270 (.277) 150gr spitzer bullets, the powder I have is H414. I cannot find load data in the books I have for these combos, can someone give me a starting point?

 

[Cannon]

Too bad about your computer.. I've not reloaded for the 270, so I'm not going to give advice. This is straight from the Hodgon site. I copied the 120 info for your 115's.

Bullet Weight120 GR. BAR XFB
120 GR. BAR XFB
Manufacturer Hodgdon
Powder H414
Bullet Diameter .277"
C.O.L. 3.270"
Starting Load
Grains 49.0
Velocity (ft/s) 2,814
Pressure 43,100 CUP
Maximum Load
Grains 53.0
Velocity (ft/s) 3,017
Pressure 51,100 CUP

Bullet Weight150 GR. HDY SP
150 GR. HDY SP
Manufacturer Hodgdon
Powder H414
Bullet Diameter .277"
C.O.L. 3.285"
Starting Load
Grains 45.0
Velocity (ft/s) 2,569
Pressure 45,000 CUP
Maximum Load
Grains 48.0
Velocity (ft/s) 2,706
Pressure 51,200 CUP

 

[sponge80]

Thanks for info I thought about using the data for 120's out of my Lee book but wasn't sure.

 

[flashpuppy]

if this is your first attempt at reloading, why not find a recipe thats in your book and start with that? i dont see the sense in trying something not published in your nosler manual for a first load. nosler lists data for 140gr and 130gr bullets with H414. why not find some of those to start with or a different powder with your current bullets?

 

[sponge80]

To be honest I hadn't thought about getting another powder, I was looking for hornady SST 130gr but the sites I was looking at had none in stock and local reloading shop didn't either. The owner of shop sold me these out of his stash and I just assumed either the Lee book or Hornady book would have data for them.

 

[flashpuppy]

i'd recommend a trip to Profire. you'll leave with components that work well, accurate and safe load data, and perhaps a new "go to" source for your needs.

At any rate I'm sure if you stick to the data from Hodgon you'll be safe.

i do not understand this statement. you give load data for hornady and barnes bullets and tell someone they'll be safe if they stick to that data. 120 grains is not across the chart universal load data.

 

[Cannon]

flashpuppy is right - Edit

 

[Broom_jm]

@ the OP:

The data shown above is probably safe. However, reloading data is something you simply DO NOT GET second-hand. You need to find data that you can personally verify, and double-check, yourself. That really isn't very difficult to do.

When YOU find data that works for your components, start low and work up in small increments, watching for signs of pressure as you go. As mentioned, you will likely find best accuracy 1 or 2 grains shy of max. Don't try to squeeze another 100fps out of the load; stop when you find a load that is accurate and safe.

For the record: Both of the gentlemen above are correct, because they both know what they're doing. However, all that really matters is that YOU know what you're doing. Don't rely on Internet hear-say for load data! You need more load books or you need to learn how to search powder/bullet websites for their online published data.