Good times......place your shots, and everything will be fine.
What is the "grizz load"? How far out was he? Was the bullet recovered?
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Good times......place your shots, and everything will be fine.
I don't reload but just grabbed a Tikka T3 Hunter in .260... Anyone have good experience with any of the factory loads out there?
It depends on what your hunting, I guess from your location that you mean to hunt deer. The .260 is a fine choice for that, and the Tikka is a good rifle to do it with. As far as ammunition goes, it's fairly subjective. Your rifle will tell you what is best. Go buy a couple different boxes from the better manufacturers (Hornady, Federal, etc.) and maybe some custom ammo shop (such as Copper creek here on the hide) try a couple different things, and see what your rifle shoots best. Once you settle on something that you can consistently shoot well, buy as much of it as you can afford to, and practice at the ranges you intend to hunt. Dont get too preoccupied with bullet weights and construction, any good bullet loaded in a .260 will handily drop a deer. What matters most is your ability to put the bullet in the right place, every time. Whatever ammunition gives you those results, is the one you should stick with.
Good times......place your shots, and everything will be fine.
Essentially I went with the .260 as a caliber that can take any game in the south east, so you're correct with deer being one of the main game animals I'll be chasing.
The only reason I ask, is because I also have a .308 FN SPR (heavy pig)... The standard answer in the .308 world seems to be Federal Gold Medal Match, across the board (not so much for hunting, but as a general load overall). I just figured there may be a popular, effective factory .260 load to match that stigma that FGMM has.
The main problem I've run into researching what ammo to begin with has been that almost all the .260 shooters reload... Which I probably should've just grabbed a Tikka T3 Lite in .308 to keep the logistics easier, as well as having a bigger selection, but I gotta have what the cool guys have haha. I guess my first stop will be to what MidwayUSA and the like has available, since the custom ammo shops are quite a bit more pricey.
You need to find ya a friend with a reloading press...
When are you coming home? I'm sure there are some folks near you that would be happy to help you out. If not, I could load you some up
Anyone try the 130 Sierra Game Kings? All I could find for hunting bullets, so I grabbed some. Still on the hunt for the Bergers.
Sent from my mind via apathy.
You dont need to worry so much about super bullets. A cheap box of game kings or any other bottom end bullet will kill just fine, jacket separation is not the determining factor in killing cleanly, or even a significant factor. I find jackets routinely, in DEAD animals. Focus your energy on finding a bullet that shoots well instead, your ability to place the shot in the vitals is paramount over any other factor, bullet type, construction, size, weight, bonded or not. When you can hit the vital zone consistently, the bullets design becomes far less important, and with a .260, you'll be stacking up the bodies.
there is no guarantee ever. Shoot accurately and be prepared to shoot again quick.
The 130 Bergers are tough to find. The SGKs will have to do unless I get lucky.
Did you read the thread?Where can I get some quality, reasonably priced .260 ammo for hunting? Apparently Rem .260 brass is currently non existent so good loads are at 300WM prices. Any advice?
Where can I get some quality, reasonably priced .260 ammo for hunting? Apparently Rem .260 brass is currently non existent so good loads are at 300WM prices. Any advice?
Federal Fusion 120gr SBT, about $30 most places that stock it.
My "if it won't shoot sub-MOA the barrel's bad" load is a 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip over 39.3gr Varget in RP brass. Not blazing fast (2800fps from a 22" barrel) but it is hell on whitetail and has been accurate for me in three different 260s from 20 to 26" barrel length and both 1:8 and 1:9 twists.
Did you read the thread?
If you cant find it, make it, find you some .243 brass if you cant find .260. 7-08 and .308 can also be used, but a bit more work. If you cant make it, find somebody who will.
There is plenty of factory ammo around, but as you mentioned its far too expensive, so making it is the better opition.
Have you had any luck with the Fusion 120gr at the 500yd mark?
Never shot any, actually - have always rolled my own for 260 - but the Fusion is "quality, reasonably priced ammo for hunting".
Is it too late for you to switch the rifle to 6.5 Creedmoor...?
Yeah it's to late. I'm not unhappy with my choice (260) I was just pumped to get match grade ammo for $30 a box. I'm sure the Lapua brass is worth it but like I said before, I'm not currently reloading. Another hide member is going to hook me up with some loaded ammo in Rem brass which is awesome!
Nice Pat. I want to call the yotes with you one day. Its on my bucket list......really
If you ever make it out this way, look me up.....
.260's make very good coyote rifles.....these four were taken from one stand between 200 and 600 meters.
rgrmike,
I can't say it was 500 yards, but last year I killed 2 ten pointers, 2 does, an audad and a BIG axis. All three were shot with Fusion 120 grn. The furthest shot was 250 on the audad, and it was a complete pass through. It was surprisingly accurate in my rifle. That rifle was a factory Rem model 7, but is currently at the smith getting worked over. Can't wait to get it back. I have to say it is my favorite hunting caliber hands down.
I'm still waiting for a GAP Non-Typical in .260 to come up for sale on here. I seldom see them for sale which says a lot. SAC is currently putting together a .260 for me but I'd like to have a Non-Typical because it's so handy. I like lighter rifle more and more everyday.