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Post by seancass on May 19, 2016 12:51:30 GMT -5
It's important to consider seating depth/case volume as well. Its possible the heavier bullet of a different design fills the case less and therefore requires as much or more powder vs the lighter bullet. Just a thought on the subject, i guess. If we're talking 290 vs 270, it's very likely that the starting loads will work with either bullet, but that may not be true at the top end.
Seems like Western takes a bit of effort from the buyer. I don't need bullets right now anyway.
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Post by Alaskan454 on May 20, 2016 14:01:06 GMT -5
I had the same experience when I ordered some 270SAA bullets the first time, it's apparently quite common with this bullet. They just mark them as the whatever the mold designation says. Brian Pierce's article in Handloader #246 states that his mold drops 284-285 grains with wheel weights so I just assume I'm getting a 285gr bullet when I order these from now on. The best thing to point out is that you actually weighed them, lots of people trust what it says on the box and don't actually check the weight or dimensions. I've had bullets +/- 1-5% in weight and up to 0.002" larger than stated on a box.
As for Western Bullet Co., I only order from them when there is absolutely no alternative. The last two orders were listed as in stock, had been paid for several weeks, and only shipped when I asked about my order. It seems they sit on orders until you complain or contact them.
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Post by nolongcolt on Jul 13, 2016 14:10:23 GMT -5
After many unanswered emails and phone calls over the last two months, I finally today received the replacement batch of these bullets! Probably one of the worst buying experiences I have had, and I have ordered from them before and got pretty good service. These folks really need to learn how to reply to customers and not just expect monumental patience from them without any contacts. Now as to the bullets, you may recall my initial issue was the gross overweight of the bullets. Some opined that nearly 25 grs over is acceptable, I don't believe it is. These RCBS 270 SAA bullets weigh on an average of 5, about 278.4 grs. as opposed to 293 or so with the first batch. This is much more in line with prior experience and acceptable. I measured a few and they average about .4515 which should be about right for tight throated Rugers. Been a long wait for these.
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Post by bradshaw on Jul 13, 2016 22:47:49 GMT -5
I recently received a shipment of lead bullets in the RCBS 270 SAA style from a commercial caster. Bullets look pretty good, red wax lube. However upon weighing them they vary in weight from 292 to nearly 295 grs! Supposed to be around 270 right? I understand that weights can and do vary but nearly 25 grs seems a little excessive doesn't it? One would need to load these as 300 grs. I have emailed the maker about it. Shoot 'em. Worked on thrown water jugs a couple of days ago with the Ruger 03. Bullet close to your description, Powder Coated and DEEP SEATED over 13/HS-6. David Bradshaw
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Post by nolongcolt on Jul 13, 2016 23:28:46 GMT -5
You're way behind the times David, those bullets are long gone. I sent them back and months later got some closer to spec at 278 grs.
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Post by Snyd on Jul 18, 2016 1:48:45 GMT -5
You're way behind the times David, those bullets are long gone. I sent them back and months later got some closer to spec at 278 grs. I'd have done the same thing. It's one thing to cast your own and have them be heavier and smaller that expected. Lots of variables there that can be tweaked. But to order a product with specs of 270gr .452 and get 295gr .451's is not acceptable.
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Post by 0369 on Jul 18, 2016 19:17:10 GMT -5
I have an old Ohaus mould for a 385gr .458 that my BFR and Encore love but it drops at 420gr. Either the mould is a mismarked 405 or my mould drops 35 grains heavy with no. 2. I chalk it up to the former and just shoot the loaded with 420gr data.
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Post by flattopdan on Sept 11, 2016 21:10:15 GMT -5
My RCBS 45-255KT drops a 270grain bullet from range scrap, I've still been using the 255 grain data. I will admit I rarely load top end loads.
I just checked a few .480 325 grain lee bullets purchased from western awhile back, they weigh out at 328 grains so maybe they got the alloys mixed up.
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