Hello all!
Sorry for the long post but as a new guy here going down the rabbit hole of reloading. I am slowly getting things together to start reloading my ammo. I understand it's a pretty bad time to get into it e.g. supply issues. In the meantime as things come in the mail. Ide love some advice, tip/tricks about reloading this caliber, and answers to my questions as they come up.
To start, I went with 260 because after some research I found that since I wanted to get into reloading, compared to 6.5 creedmoor the 260 is not much different, reload friendly, shoots flatter than the 308 while being nicer to my shoulder, and creed just seemed a little too new for me.
As my first rifle and budget build, a Remington M700 PCR in 260 Remington. Topped off with a Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP with a Precision Armament Hypertap MB. She's had about 200 factory rounds thru her and I'll be starting my load dev from the used brass.
Starting with the factory Hornady match ammo. She liked the 130gr ELD-M rounds as I kept 5 round groups under .75" @ 100yards with a usual flyer(Albeit my first time @100 yards I'm quite happy with the result.) 3 round groups were even tighter, and was satisfying.
Anyway, Thats where I'll be starting loads with the Hornady brass ive saved. Leading to my first few questions:
In regards to the bullet I use, am I safe to assume that most people used a 6.5mm creedmoor round in a 260 case due to the same bullet día.? I can't seem to find specific 260 bullets anywhere(I guess first problem with going 260 Rem?)
Next, does the longer 6.5 creed round compress loads by a lot? I know I can and will seat longer if I have to, as far as my mag will let me. But if I can use em I want to go with the Hornady 130gr ELD-M BT to start, with Hornady brass and eventually good primers and powder whenever that's back in stock. I will eventually try out different brass and bullets as time goes on, but this is my starting point.
I look forward to what you guys say. I appreciate all and any advice/feedback and want to know what loads you guys are using for your rifle.
Thanks,
Thanatos-Keres
Sorry for the long post but as a new guy here going down the rabbit hole of reloading. I am slowly getting things together to start reloading my ammo. I understand it's a pretty bad time to get into it e.g. supply issues. In the meantime as things come in the mail. Ide love some advice, tip/tricks about reloading this caliber, and answers to my questions as they come up.
To start, I went with 260 because after some research I found that since I wanted to get into reloading, compared to 6.5 creedmoor the 260 is not much different, reload friendly, shoots flatter than the 308 while being nicer to my shoulder, and creed just seemed a little too new for me.
As my first rifle and budget build, a Remington M700 PCR in 260 Remington. Topped off with a Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP with a Precision Armament Hypertap MB. She's had about 200 factory rounds thru her and I'll be starting my load dev from the used brass.
Starting with the factory Hornady match ammo. She liked the 130gr ELD-M rounds as I kept 5 round groups under .75" @ 100yards with a usual flyer(Albeit my first time @100 yards I'm quite happy with the result.) 3 round groups were even tighter, and was satisfying.
Anyway, Thats where I'll be starting loads with the Hornady brass ive saved. Leading to my first few questions:
In regards to the bullet I use, am I safe to assume that most people used a 6.5mm creedmoor round in a 260 case due to the same bullet día.? I can't seem to find specific 260 bullets anywhere(I guess first problem with going 260 Rem?)
Next, does the longer 6.5 creed round compress loads by a lot? I know I can and will seat longer if I have to, as far as my mag will let me. But if I can use em I want to go with the Hornady 130gr ELD-M BT to start, with Hornady brass and eventually good primers and powder whenever that's back in stock. I will eventually try out different brass and bullets as time goes on, but this is my starting point.
I look forward to what you guys say. I appreciate all and any advice/feedback and want to know what loads you guys are using for your rifle.
Thanks,
Thanatos-Keres