Am using Lapua 260 in T3 Sporter, have 400 cases I've cycled through 4 1/2 times, with shoulder bump, trim, full clean and anneal after every third firing, otherwise just neck size with Redding comp s type neck bushing dies.
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I had 100 new 260 Lapua cases for Tikka 595 that were twice fired, opted to use those for reforming to 6.5 SLR.
I decided to try the 6.5 SLR as I felt it was a 260 optimised, 30 degree shoulder and longer neck for less throat erosion. I'd read about increased velocity but that wasn't the deciding factor. Longer barrel/throat life and more efficient shape. Like a 6.5X47 but in 260 length. I do think a 26" or 27" would be optimum for the burn rate of ADI 2209 (4350) Don't believe in hammering brass or gun, so 0.0004" is my limit on case head expansion. It's subjective to the brass but still a better indicator than primer or bolt lift. Also, 2209 becomes erratic at top loads, so no point in squeezing velocity at the expense of ES or barrel life.
Had the spare 260 in the 595 and decided to test it out. Very promising so far. Accuracy has been definately the same, if not better at around 14mm c-c, while case forming too!
Will post more info once I'm into my second firing of formed cases. Wet winter weather cuts into range time.