Bullet load rec. for .270 - hog hunt

[Noban]

Guys (gals) - I'm going on my first hog hunt this March and want to work up an effective .270 bullet/powder load. I'm also new to reloading, but will be assisted by an old pro in that regard. However, he's not a hunter.

The hogs we'll be hunting will be between 150-190 pounds and based on the ranch terrain, shots should average between 50 and 125 yards.

Thanks for the anticipated help.

Kev

 

[41 Redhawk]

Hornaday 130 Interlock should work great for you. One of the better powders of choice is H4831. Those two make an excellent combination in most 270s. Enjoy the piggies!

 

[DigMe]

Pretty much any bullet will do in .270. I like Nosler Partitions.

brad cook

 

[Al Thompson]

Don't skimp on the bullets. Hogs are tougher than deer. I'd stay away from Remington or Winchester bulk pack bullets and pay the extra bucks for a premium bullet. I've also heard good things about Interloks, Hot Cors and the newer Ballistic Tips. Older Ballistic Tips did tend to be too quick to open, IMHO.

 

[Fumbler]

The new Hornadys that are designed for deep penetration with a poly ballistic tip are called Interbonds.
They are basically the Interlock with a ballistic tip.

As far as factory ammo I would choose the Hornady Light Magnum Interbond or Interlock, Federal High Energy Nosler Partition, or any other such deep penetrating load.

 

[auschip]

I (and my rifle) like the Winchester 130 gr ballistic silvertips. They are a little pricey, but you might be able to find them on sale.

 

[Lonestar.45]

When I first got my .270, a buddy of mine was into reloading. I had him make up 100 rds using Speer Grand Slams. I don't know what powder or load he used, but I'll tell you this, those Grand Slams did the trick. My gun loved 'em, and I never had a deer or hog complain. If I were to get into reloading, I'd definitely pick up those bullets. You don't hear much about them anymore, but they work.

I don't have any close friends into reloading anymore, and I don't do it myself, so I've been using Hornady Light Magnums in 140 gr. the last 5 years or so. I honestly can't tell the difference between them and the handloads. They're that good.

 

[Mannlicher]

.270 is one of the calibers I don't reload for. When I take mine hogging though, I use standard Federal 150 grain Hi-Shock SP. They seem to work pretty good, and will drill a medium size hog end to end.

 

[H&Hhunter]

Having just killed 5 hogs day before uesterday with my .308 win I can without hesitation recomend the new Barnes Triple Shock Bullet. I loaded up a bunch of 168grTSX'z at right around 2800 FPS and =dramatic one shot kills on everything I hit including a very nice big old boar.

I'd like to take some pictures of the bullets but they all exited full penetration at 20 yards to 200.

I'd seriously consider a 140 or 150gr TSX in that 270.

 

[SHOOT1SAM]

Noban:

As you say, shots should be between 50 & 125 yards. While they probably will be, they could unexpectedly come a lot closer, where you certainly don't want one to fail on the gristle plate, or even further, where you'll need to be certain of enough retained energy and penetration.

With that in mind, I would second what Al Thompson stated: hogs are much tougher than deer, so don't skimp on your bullet selection. I would rule out the 130's and, if you're sticking to a standard bullet, go to a 150, or even a 160. If you're going premium, a 140 will probably do you fine, but I'd personally stick with at least a 150.

Best regards,
Sam