N160 or N165 for 270win

[Big Tam]

Good evening everyone just wondering what one would be best for 130g and 140g bullets thanks for looking

 

[Dalua]

N160 is the classic for 130gr. I use it for my 130gr lead-free loads.
My lead load (while still permitted...?) however is a 140gr with N165.

 

[Big Tam]

N160 is the classic for 130gr. I use it for my 130gr lead-free loads.
My lead load (while still permitted...?) however is a 140gr with N165.

Thanks Dalua i wonder would N165 be more versatile

 

[Dalua]

Thanks Dalua i wonder would N165 be more versatile

Not sure what that means in this context, but chose it for the 140gr bullets because in general I like heavier bullets with slower powders, but also I have plenty of barrel (23.5") - so I like to imagine I'm getting the most out of it.

I would have no qualms about going for N160 for 130gr bullets - it seems to be the classic choice, and probably with good reason.

Hopefully some N165 130gr reloaders will share their experiences...

 

[Leec6.5]

Good evening everyone just wondering what one would be best for 130g and 140g bullets thanks for looking

N560 is worth a look

 

[Big Tam]

N560 is worth a look

Thanks Norfolk Deer search

 

[Awest]

I am using N560 now with 140gr SST's. Sako brass/CCI primers and loaded out close to the lands. For years I used N165 and 140gr Nosler BT's but after not being able to get hold of Noslers for a while turned to SST's and thought what the heck lets go silly and try a different powder thus the N560. For whatever reason I have a slight improvement in accuracy but the N165 did the job perfectly well for years.

As far as I can see the only slight disadvantage of the N560 is that it doesnt flow quite so well in my Lee Powder dispenser but with the N560 I can get enough in for the next accuracy node in my rifle which I could never do with the N165. Never tried N160 but imagine they all get the job done.

N165 would be my go to powder if I was starting from scratch to work a new load up.

 

[Big Tam]

I am using N560 now with 140gr SST's. Sako brass/CCI primers and loaded out close to the lands. For years I used N165 and 140gr Nosler BT's but after not being able to get hold of Noslers for a while turned to SST's and thought what the heck lets go silly and try a different powder thus the N560. For whatever reason I have a slight improvement in accuracy but the N165 did the job perfectly well for years.

As far as I can see the only slight disadvantage of the N560 is that it doesnt flow quite so well in my Lee Powder dispenser but with the N560 I can get enough in for the next accuracy node in my rifle which I could never do with the N165. Never tried N160 but imagine they all get the job done.

N165 would be my go to powder if I was starting from scratch to work a new load up.

Thanks Awest

 

[Awest]

Another plus with N165 by the way is that it seems to be very easy on the barrels.

 

[Big Tam]

Another plus with N165 by the way is that it seems to be very easy on the barrels.

Thanks Awest

 

[Tim.243]

Thanks Awest

n165 in my .270 rem....215 mag primers 150 head going 2760

 

[Big Tam]

n165 in my .270 rem....215 mag primers 150 head going 2760

Thanks tim243

 

[Foxyboy43]

Good evening everyone just wondering what one would be best for 130g and 140g bullets thanks for looking

Err - a 6.5x55SE!
You’re welcome big lad!

 

[Big Tam]

Err - a 6.5x55SE!
You’re welcome big lad!

Thanks for your input Foxyboy43

 

[Foxyboy43]

Thanks for your input Foxyboy43

Always a pleasure and a view based on having both though now only the 6.5 - if you want to try one gimme a PM.

 

[Big Tam]

Always a pleasure and a view based on having both though now only the 6.5 - if you want to try one gimme a PM.

Will do

 

[Awest]

6.5 x 55 is a lovely round. I use a 6.5 X 47 lapua a Schultz & Larsen with a gorgeous stock for the summer but my stainless steel Tikka .270 synthetic stock comes out in the winter or for when I need just a bit more oomph.

 

[Big Tam]

6.5 x 55 is a lovely round. I use a 6.5 X 47 lapua a Schultz & Larsen with a gorgeous stock for the summer but my stainless steel Tikka .270 synthetic stock comes out in the winter or for when I need just a bit more oomph.

 

[wytonpjs]

I using N135 with my 110gr .270 TTSX and very happy with the results although they are whistling along at 3298

 

[Big Tam]

I using N135 with my 110gr .270 TTSX and very happy with the results although they are whistling along at 3298

Thanks wytonpjs.