Range Report Experience with 260 Remington Ammo?

[Ruggedtouch]

Looking for some advice from those more experienced than me. Just bought an AI AX in 260 remington. I'm going to order a box each of Hornady, Federal and Black Hills in various bullet weights to see what shoots best. Not being a hand loader, is that the drill - buy quality match ammo and shoot it?

 

[diverdon]

If one of those does not give you what you are looking for you might want to try Prime. https://www.primeammo.com/

 

[Ruggedtouch]

Ah, thanks. I watched an earlier video where the HMFIC tested the 260 Prime and recommended their ammo.

 

[Timo Turl]

Prime works well in mine.

 

[lash]

Not being a hand loader, yes. That's pretty much the drill.

 

[Ruggedtouch]

Not being a hand loader, yes. That's pretty much the drill.

That makes the decision easy.

"Get out and shoot"
- John McQuay

 

[Badfinger]

A friend like Hornady .260 match and it's $23.57 at Midway right now.

 

[HoustonB77]

I have a shooting buddy that loves the Federal 142 match load. Both the Hornady 130s and the Federal 142s shoot about .6 out of my factory 20 inch Tikka. The problem I had was that I couldnt get over 2600 FPS with either load.

 

[Ruggedtouch]

A friend like Hornady .260 match and it's $23.57 at Midway right now.

Perfect timing. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Ruggedtouch]

I have a shooting buddy that loves the Federal 142 match load. Both the Hornady 130s and the Federal 142s shoot about .6 out of my factory 20 inch Tikka. The problem I had was that I couldnt get over 2600 FPS with either load.

I do want to try the heavier bullets. I'm hoping my 26" barrel will provide the velocity to take advantage of the higher BC.

 

[HoustonB77]

I'm running 2734 with my hand loads out of the same 20 inch Tikka shooting 147's.

 

[tnichols]

Another to try is Copper Creeks offering with the 142 SMK. This was extremely accurate and consistent in my 26” AI.

 

[Ruggedtouch]

Another to try is Copper Creeks offering with the 142 SMK. This was extremely accurate and consistent in my 26” AI.

That looks like an option clearly worth a go.

Thanks.

 

[Tunnuh]

I have a 20" Tikka CTR and my go to is the Hornady .260 match with the 130 ELD followed by Prime with the 130 then black hills. Copper Creek is excellent but more expensive. So, I would try all and stick with the best you can afford.