I would like to hear of a proven load in a Ruger American 270 Win. I have been loading for 3 hunting rifles for just 18-20 months,and have had some success with 2 of them (consistently shooting MOA or better out to 500 yds). However, I've had nothing but frustration in this RA. I've shot 6 or 7 very promising groups with 6 or 7 different loads (.4-.7" at 100), but none that could be repeated at 100! I've used 130 and 140 AB, 130 Bergers, and 130 Barnes. IMR 4350, H4831 (and SC). WLR, Fed 210, CCI BR-2, and some WLRM. Varied seating depths from mag length to .125" off. All of my best groups ran in the 2750-2840 range. All of my velocities were also significantly lower than what the manuals had me expecting. Again, could not repeat any good groups. Getting a bit frustrated and thinking of trading gun, but I know the 270 is a great choice for white tails and I've read great things about the ruger American. We're recovering all of our deer with very little effort (only out to 150 yds or so), but I'm almost steering my son away from the range/steel (and forbidding longer shots at deer) unless I can get this gun to shoot!
If you're still with me, you must have a heart of gold!
Thanks for any help.
If you're still with me, you must have a heart of gold!
Thanks for any help.