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<blockquote data-quote="Crockett12" data-source="post: 1515638" data-attributes="member: 35100"><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I haven't read all the answerers but I load 2 rifles for 270 WSM and I agree with the slower powder advice -- as I wouldn't use 4064 in such a large case. However if I were you I'd be checking to see if your bullets are seated too far out and jamming into the rifling when chambered.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Here is a good article on rifle chambers: <a href="https://bisonballistics.com/articles/an-introduction-to-rifle-chambers" target="_blank">https://bisonballistics.com/articles/an-introduction-to-rifle-chambers</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">To check how far out you can seat your bullet (the actual bullet you use) buy a Hornady Lock-N-Load OAL Gauge. You can get it online from Amazon for $29.49 – or from Cabela's online for $34.99. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Then you'll need a 270 WSM Modified Case to use with the Hornady Lock-N-Load OAL Gauge -- which you can get from Cabela's online for $5.99. The instructions will show you how to use the Hornady Gauge with the modified case – which is very simple once you understand how it works. I've been using one for years -- even before Hornady took over making them. I wouldn't reload any rifle without one as it will give you an exact length for any bullet you want to use. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I also use a hex style bullet comparator which you can buy from Sinclair for $19.99. This style of comparator can measure 6 different calibers. <a href="https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/measuring-tools/bullet-comparators/sinclair-hex-style-bullet-comparators-prod83792.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/measuring-tools/bullet-comparators/sinclair-hex-style-bullet-comparators-prod83792.aspx</a></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">You'll need a pair of calipers to measure the length if you buy the Sinclair bullet comparator. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Also – I agree with the advice from others about using a slower powder. I get best results from H-1000 and a 140 grain bullet. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I realize this may not help you before deer season and the advice to use factory loads may be best – unless they give you high pressure too. If factory loads give you high pressure, you've probably got a chamber problem which may be best solved by a competent gunsmith! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Reloading can be very rewarding but can get you in trouble – as you already know. The tools I've recommended will keep you out of trouble if you use them as intended! </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crockett12, post: 1515638, member: 35100"] [FONT=Verdana][SIZE=4]I haven't read all the answerers but I load 2 rifles for 270 WSM and I agree with the slower powder advice -- as I wouldn't use 4064 in such a large case. However if I were you I'd be checking to see if your bullets are seated too far out and jamming into the rifling when chambered. Here is a good article on rifle chambers: [URL]https://bisonballistics.com/articles/an-introduction-to-rifle-chambers[/URL] To check how far out you can seat your bullet (the actual bullet you use) buy a Hornady Lock-N-Load OAL Gauge. You can get it online from Amazon for $29.49 – or from Cabela’s online for $34.99. Then you’ll need a 270 WSM Modified Case to use with the Hornady Lock-N-Load OAL Gauge -- which you can get from Cabela’s online for $5.99. The instructions will show you how to use the Hornady Gauge with the modified case – which is very simple once you understand how it works. I’ve been using one for years -- even before Hornady took over making them. I wouldn’t reload any rifle without one as it will give you an exact length for any bullet you want to use. I also use a hex style bullet comparator which you can buy from Sinclair for $19.99. This style of comparator can measure 6 different calibers. [URL]https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/measuring-tools/bullet-comparators/sinclair-hex-style-bullet-comparators-prod83792.aspx[/URL] You’ll need a pair of calipers to measure the length if you buy the Sinclair bullet comparator. Also – I agree with the advice from others about using a slower powder. I get best results from H-1000 and a 140 grain bullet. I realize this may not help you before deer season and the advice to use factory loads may be best – unless they give you high pressure too. If factory loads give you high pressure, you’ve probably got a chamber problem which may be best solved by a competent gunsmith! Reloading can be very rewarding but can get you in trouble – as you already know. The tools I’ve recommended will keep you out of trouble if you use them as intended! [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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