Yesterday's Weapons Forums

It may be a little early to post this, but I and another Italian collector/shooter have been experimenting with resizing the Hornady 150 grain 270 cal bullet to .268

So far, things look good - accuracy potential seems to be there and in 200 rounds on my end NO signs of pressure spikes.

I see some positives in this approach: This is by far a better bullet for hunting over the .268 160 grainer which is for all intents & purposes a FMJ.

The lesser weight and shorter bearing surface may be a big help in keeping away from the pressure spikes seen in the .268 160 grainer used with other than the 2 magic powders & magnum LR primers.

Eventually, some unenlightened soul will wreck his 6.5 Vetterli & himself by shooting Hornady factory ammo. That company will write someone a big check & that bullet will disappear from production forever.

Then there is the price issue... Hornady 160 grain .268 bullets = about 27 busks a box. Hornady 150 grain 270 bullets go for around 18. Okay, my math scholarship to Princeton was revoked on a technicality ( I am a little umb-day) but it's looking like a savings of around 9 smackers a box.

Works for me!! 8)

To participate in this savings, one needs to call LEE & order a custom bullet sizing kit - 25 dollars plus freight & it takes about 3 weeks. WELL worth the money!

Loading data to follow in a few weeks & I will send a few bullets to interested parties for experimenting & accurate load development. SW

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