Re: GAP Crusader .260 @ 700M
PGS, you say you're getting 3,000 fps with 130's out of 24-26" barrels in bolt guns. What do you think someone would be looking at in terms of velocity with a 26" Krieger AR-10 style rifle in .260 shooting 130 or 140 grain pills?
I'm in the military, stationed 2,000 mi from "home" unfortunately, but I have all of the parts for my .260 collecting dust at my parents' place. I've never messed with the .260 before, but from what I've researched on hodgdon's website I was expecting more along the lines of 2700-2750 fps with 140 grainers, and maybe 2800 or a little more with 130's. Unfortunately my reloading manual is also at home, so hodgdons is my only source. I intend to use Lapua or Hornady brass and H4350 or H4831, which ever gives the best accuracy/velocity. Oh and Berger VLD's, I'm leaning towards 140 grain.
Excellent shooting by the way, I'm very envious-- I've wanted to live in Montana since I was child. Some day.