Does anybody have an experience using TAC in the .260Rem, particularly with 123grn Lapua Scenars? I'm looking for an idea of the safe start and max loads..
Thanks in advance,
Peter
Thanks in advance,
Peter
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TAC in .260Rem?
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Re: TAC in .260Rem?
Is there a reason you want to use that powder when so many other known and proven powders work?
Is there a reason you want to use that powder when so many other known and proven powders work?
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
Mike,
I have tried a couple of the more well known powders, and I'm not getting the accuracy at the velocity I want...
I am currently waiting for some H4350 to come in, but in the mean time, I have some TAC onhand and thought I wouldgive it a try..It's quite well thought of in the 223.Rem and .308win, so I thought it might work in the .260Rem..
As they say: "Nothing ventured, Nothing gained.."
Regards,
Peter
Mike,
I have tried a couple of the more well known powders, and I'm not getting the accuracy at the velocity I want...
I am currently waiting for some H4350 to come in, but in the mean time, I have some TAC onhand and thought I wouldgive it a try..It's quite well thought of in the 223.Rem and .308win, so I thought it might work in the .260Rem..
As they say: "Nothing ventured, Nothing gained.."
Regards,
Peter
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
Peter, wasn't trying to keep you from going in that direction, but was only curious.
A good friend has had excellent success with his 6.5CM with Rl-17. I would give that a very serious consideration as well.
Sorry can't help with the TAC
Peter, wasn't trying to keep you from going in that direction, but was only curious.
A good friend has had excellent success with his 6.5CM with Rl-17. I would give that a very serious consideration as well.
Sorry can't help with the TAC
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
I think Greg Langelius uses it, but I'm not sure. You might try sending him a PM if he doesn't see this thread by tomorrow.
I think Greg Langelius uses it, but I'm not sure. You might try sending him a PM if he doesn't see this thread by tomorrow.
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
No, not TAC. I've used Big Game and Hunter. TAC might be interesting with the HDY 95gr V-Max I'm using, once I run out of the current propellent, which is really a bit slower than optimal.
I'd use TAC where I'd use Varget, Big Game where I'd use W760, and Hunter where I'd use H4350.
Greg
No, not TAC. I've used Big Game and Hunter. TAC might be interesting with the HDY 95gr V-Max I'm using, once I run out of the current propellent, which is really a bit slower than optimal.
I'd use TAC where I'd use Varget, Big Game where I'd use W760, and Hunter where I'd use H4350.
Greg
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
It should work with the 123's similarly to varget or RL-15.
You may not make it much past 40.0 grains but your velocities should be descent.
You may want to start around 35.0 grains
It should work with the 123's similarly to varget or RL-15.
You may not make it much past 40.0 grains but your velocities should be descent.
You may want to start around 35.0 grains
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete E</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,
I have tried a couple of the more well known powders, and I'm not getting the accuracy at the velocity I want...
I am currently waiting for some H4350 to come in....
Peter </div></div>
You will have what you need when your H4350 comes in!!!
My Savage 10FP .260 likes the 123's with 43gr H4350
FWIW
Wes in AZ
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete E</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,
I have tried a couple of the more well known powders, and I'm not getting the accuracy at the velocity I want...
I am currently waiting for some H4350 to come in....
Peter </div></div>
You will have what you need when your H4350 comes in!!!
My Savage 10FP .260 likes the 123's with 43gr H4350
FWIW
Wes in AZ
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
IMO Tac is too fast for the .260R. It will work with lighter bullets, but I'm betting you hit pressure limits before the velocity is where you want it.
As mentioned above, H4350 works very well and seems to be pretty popular.
IMO Tac is too fast for the .260R. It will work with lighter bullets, but I'm betting you hit pressure limits before the velocity is where you want it.
As mentioned above, H4350 works very well and seems to be pretty popular.
Re: TAC in .260Rem?
If you are desiring more accuracy, the last thing you do is go for a jug of ball powder.
Let me just quantify this by saying that ALL of my plinking loads use ball powder.
I would not use ball powder with ANY match bullet in anything. That's not to say that it cannot shoot accurately, because it can. But it will never match the performance of a good stick powder. There is a reason why the military uses RL 15 under its match bullets and BLC (2) in the same caliber for cheaper loads.
For most of us, we may not ever see the difference, but you'll never see ball powder in the winner's circle at any big matches.
If you are desiring more accuracy, the last thing you do is go for a jug of ball powder.
Let me just quantify this by saying that ALL of my plinking loads use ball powder.
I would not use ball powder with ANY match bullet in anything. That's not to say that it cannot shoot accurately, because it can. But it will never match the performance of a good stick powder. There is a reason why the military uses RL 15 under its match bullets and BLC (2) in the same caliber for cheaper loads.
For most of us, we may not ever see the difference, but you'll never see ball powder in the winner's circle at any big matches.
