I figure most gun nuts have at least one supposed Killing King in their rack, some many of them, but for me it's this one & only. I got it aprox 2.5 years ago, just ran into it, and everything about it says, Wow a North American Jewel! First Remington 700, (this being my 1st), and in 270Win (my 1st), and reloading for it, (1st)!
But I literally fell in love with it, got to work immediately, bought used brass (only available during the supply crunch), dies and only 2 powders available then, IMR4831 and R17, and Speer 130gr HC, Hornady 140IL btsp, and Sierra 140gr Gamekings btsp.
Well I'm not getting into detailed loads, but I researched what I had, and my results where not IMHO good, few hunting accuracy out to 250yds yes for sure but not what all the 270 hype had me believe!
Basically I had really good accuracy with a Speer 130 & RL17 load. And plenty acceptable with Hornady 140 & 4831 load. The Sierras where the worst, although I quit them after first try. I eventually tried a 2nd time later and confirmed my 1st results with the Speer and Hornady!
But that's been a while, and I've since acquired H4350 and 2 boxes of factory Rem 130gr CL and Tipped 130gr CL.
I've got my beloved 30-30 's & 30-06 'so I don't really need this rifle. But the hankering of what it could be is on fire now. I do 75% of my shooting and loads work after deer season thru spring, and I've gotta put this rifle in my hands in the woods with the confidence in Load, Bullet, and Rifle I've got with my 06's and that's a high calling!
But here she is, and I welcome other rifles & pics that are begging for their stories and glory yet to be made!
By the way, I forgot, is this an adl or bdl? It's got the floorplate.
But I'm dead set to get this rifle singing! Any others? Or any good advice? I've done hours of research lately, am familiar with many pet loads, but any advice with my components I have already?
This rifle was made 2012, and not fired that many times im quite sure. The guy had its twin in a 25-06.
Again share yours similar rifles, and I welcome advice, will consider any even if I don't confirm!
But I literally fell in love with it, got to work immediately, bought used brass (only available during the supply crunch), dies and only 2 powders available then, IMR4831 and R17, and Speer 130gr HC, Hornady 140IL btsp, and Sierra 140gr Gamekings btsp.
Well I'm not getting into detailed loads, but I researched what I had, and my results where not IMHO good, few hunting accuracy out to 250yds yes for sure but not what all the 270 hype had me believe!
Basically I had really good accuracy with a Speer 130 & RL17 load. And plenty acceptable with Hornady 140 & 4831 load. The Sierras where the worst, although I quit them after first try. I eventually tried a 2nd time later and confirmed my 1st results with the Speer and Hornady!
But that's been a while, and I've since acquired H4350 and 2 boxes of factory Rem 130gr CL and Tipped 130gr CL.
I've got my beloved 30-30 's & 30-06 'so I don't really need this rifle. But the hankering of what it could be is on fire now. I do 75% of my shooting and loads work after deer season thru spring, and I've gotta put this rifle in my hands in the woods with the confidence in Load, Bullet, and Rifle I've got with my 06's and that's a high calling!
But here she is, and I welcome other rifles & pics that are begging for their stories and glory yet to be made!
By the way, I forgot, is this an adl or bdl? It's got the floorplate.
But I'm dead set to get this rifle singing! Any others? Or any good advice? I've done hours of research lately, am familiar with many pet loads, but any advice with my components I have already?
This rifle was made 2012, and not fired that many times im quite sure. The guy had its twin in a 25-06.
Again share yours similar rifles, and I welcome advice, will consider any even if I don't confirm!