260 Rem match load recommendations
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Still want to try rl16 after your recommendation.
what speeds are you getting compared to h4350?
Well lest say this.
I pressured out at 2810 with H4350 with 147’s
With R16 I hit pressure at 2900ish and I run it at 2800 comfortably with 147’s.
I use Winchester 243 brass so I can stuff more powder in than most other common brass.
How dirty is it compared to 4350? Don’t want to fill my can up with carbon too fast
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If I can get same speeds with lower pressure with good sd/es I’m down to try it. Keep my brass around a little longer
What charge are you doing with the RL16? I built some over the weekend with RL22 it wasn't bad but think I could do better.
Without knowing your chamber and brass I’m hesitant to say.
I’m running a non standard chamber and really roomy brass with a long OAL.
My load would 100% blow primers in lapua brass and a standard chamber.
If you have H4350 data I’d drop down half a grain and start there.
Many including myself end up at a similar place as H4350 but with more speed at that charge
With a tikka go a little lighter on bullet weight because the barrels are generally slower MV wise,
I would do a 136gr Scenar load
Going over 139gr is probably not gonna get you the velocity you want.
Heavies as suggested here are not always the answer
I would do a 136gr Scenar load
Going over 139gr is probably not gonna get you the velocity you want.
Heavies as suggested here are not always the answer
Now that I’m not shooting as far as I used to I’m really thinking about the various 130’s
I have enough bullets to kill my current barrel so I’ll probably start running lighter bullets on the next barrel.
Don't rule out H-4831. I have two 260s and they both love that powder. One likes 47.6 gr (TRG-22) and the other 46.7 (DTA, SAC barrel). Loaded with pretty much any 136 to 142 grain match grade bullet, both rifles will consistently shoot well under 1/2 moa.
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