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    260 Rem 20" barrel

    Re: 260 Rem 20" barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamesBailey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why did you select that bullet? So many good, lighter 6.5mm bullets out there, that will be faster and better wind performers... If you want to use...
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    260 Rem 20" barrel

    I’m having my 260 Rem AIAX re-barrelled from 26” 1-8.5 twist to a 20” 1-8 twist rate. The reason I'm doing this is to reduce the over all weight of the rifle as the type of competition shooting I take part in is practical rifle/service rifle which is multi positional, standing, sitting...
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    New bullet 260 rem help with powder please

    Re: New bullet 260 rem help with powder please I do have some Varget in stock, what would be a sensible starting charge weight? I friend of mine suggested using Vihtavuori N560/ N550, which powder out of these three would be the first choice with this bullet? Thanks Ady
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    New bullet 260 rem help with powder please

    Hi guys I have a new bullet to try in my 260 rem, It Is a solid bullet turned on a CNC lathe. The material of the bullet is a brass/bronze. The bullet's weight is 118gns. As you can see in the photo the bullet on the left is a Amax 140gn, the bullet on the right is the new solid 118gn bullet. I...
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    260 Rem Load development advice please

    Re: 260 Rem Load development advice please <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are very confident in your shooting, 43.2 looks like a scatter node... accuracy somewhere between 43.5+ to 44+. I'd feel...
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    Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids

    Re: Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gfunkUK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ady, if your interested in the hybrids, both Reloading Solutions and Tim Hanham's have .30cal hybrids in stock, there's a good chance they...
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    Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids

    Re: Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids Today Ive tested a new bullet, a solid CNC machined bronze\brass material. The pic below is the 118gn bullet next to a Amax 140gn bullet. There isn't must difference in physical size. Ive no idea of the BC but im guessing its close to what the Amax is...
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    260 Rem Load development advice please

    Today Ive Been testing a new bullet, The bullet is a solid CNC machined bronze\brass material. The weight of this bullet is 118gns. Ive been told that I should be able to push this bullet at 3100 fps, that is yet to be seen as I haven't chronographed it yet. Below is a pic of the 118gn bullet...
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    Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids

    Re: Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div> Thanks for the pic, I'm testing x2 different solid bronze\brass bullets today. A 118gn and a 134 grain. Will post pics...
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    Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids

    Re: Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Target Hybrids Can you post a pic of these bullets please? Ady
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    260 rem 123 Scenar

    Re: 260 rem 123 Scenar Is any one using Lapua 260 rem brass? Im looking at shooting the 123 Scenars using the following H4350 powder CCIBR2 primers Lapua 260 rem brass 123 Scenar heads Rifle is an AI AX260 26" barrel what powder charge weight would you guys recommend me starting at & what...
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    260 Rem

    Re: 260 Rem Im currently shooting Bergers 140gn VLDS out of my 1 in 8.5 26" barrel. I can only push them at 2700 fps, any faster & I start to hit pressure problems(blown primers)accuracy is half MOA though. The next head im going to try is the 140gn Amax, I would like to push these 140's at...
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    260 Rem bullet selection???

    Re: 260 Rem bullet selection??? Thanks for all your in-put. McCourt Munitions ive messured the OAL of the Bergers 140gn VLDs using the Horady lock N load straight OAL gauge tool and the messurment of the bullet touching the lands is 3.271" (measuring off the ogive of the bullet) The same...
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    260 Rem bullet selection???

    Re: 260 Rem bullet selection??? Ive loaded up some Bergers 140gn VLDs using Lapua 260 brass, CCIBR2 primers & found that 42gn's of H4350 is the hotest I can load before hitting pressure signs. Im getting 2700 fps with that load, is this a good/acceptable result for this bullet? The average...
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    260 Rem bullet selection???

    Hello all 260 Rem shooters what in your opinion would be the best bullet and why to use for both distances 100 - 600 yards and 300 - 1200 yards. The rifle I'm using is an AI AX 26" Border barrel 1 in 8.5 twist. I'm new to this caliber. Many thanks Ady
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    who runs an AI AE or AW near...

    Re: who runs an AI AE or AW near... Shame you wasnt talking Lincoln UK as I have the first AI AX in 260 Rem which you would of been more than welcome to have a shot with. Ady
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    who runs an AI AE or AW near...

    Re: who runs an AI AE or AW near... Are you talking lincoln UK or US? I may be able to help. Ady
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    Berger hunting vld 168

    Re: Berger hunting vld 168 I cant see there being much in it. load some up and try them, you may have to do a little tweaking but I dont think it will be a drawn out process. keep us up dated. Ady
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    260 Rem Berger 140gn VLDS

    Hi all Ive been developing a new load for my 260 Rem using Bergers 140gn VLDS, Ive found that 42.3gns of H3450 is the hotest I can load in my rifle before I hit pressure. At 42.3gns I start to get flattening and primer blow backs that almost looks like a nipple in stead of a crater type...
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    Accuracy International AX Rem 260

    Hi Guys I have recently received my new AI AX in Rem 260, It has a Border Barrel 26" 1 in 8 twist. Im wanting to shoot the 140gn VLD Bergers through it. I will be using Lapua 260 brass, BR2 primers & H4350 powder. Has any one got a similar set up to me & has any experience/tips they can share to...
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