270 Winchester getting a little too hot

[270Win]

I have a 270 Winchester. It is a newer gun, but still older, if that makes sense. (2000's or so?)

I can run factory loads through it, and I can get about 50 rounds before my barrel starts to heat up. With my reloads, I can get about 10-20 before my barrel is beyond too hot to touch.

Question is, will running too low of a charge, heat my barrel up quicker? My previous powder hopper would only allow me to run 43.5 grains, which is light for ANY grain.

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[Wes Sage]

That is odd for sure. Barrel should be hotter than hell in 10-15 rounds no matter what. Heat and pressure are heat and pressure.
I can't touch my barrels in 3 rounds normally

[SGTREED]

Is it possible it’s a faster burning powder in your HandLoads vs factory ?


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[270Win]

Is it possible it’s a faster burning powder in your HandLoads vs factory ?


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It's very possible. I have no idea what they load in factory rounds. I just want to know if I'm causing it by the low powder charge, or if I should look for a better powder in general.

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[Wes Sage]

Shouldn't be any issue. Don't worry about barrel temps.
Find what loads and shoots good and stick with it
50,000+ PSI tends to make stuff warm