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scratchypants
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Newb Canadian here - just north of the border of Malone, NY. I've been reloading a couple of years now and last year I had my first custom rifle built. It's a short action Stiller Predator; 1 in 9 twist, stainless, #4 contour, Krieger barrel; and Robertson Composites hunter stock. It's chambered in 260 Remington.
My intent is to develop a coyote load that will eliminate the need for my .223. But none of my manuals have data for a Speer 90gr TNT HP, so I searched the web for "260 rem loads" and hit this site.
Looking forward to participating!
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14th, 2009 01:31 PM |
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wheezengeezer
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The 260 is an underrated cartridge in many circles.Use a starting load for a heavier bullet on the faster side of the powder scale and work up.And WELCOME!!
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Scatchypants,
We are almost neighbors, my Canadien home is in the Franklin area. Small world.
Welcome to the forum.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14th, 2009 08:35 PM |
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Thecyberguy
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Welcome,
There are lots of people here with a lot of info and they are more than willing to share. If you don't see what you are looking for just ask....good chance someone will have the answer.
Have a god 'un, Guy
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Thanks for the welcome guys - and to 'geezer for the load tip.
Jerry - maybe we'll grab a pint at the Rockburn one day.
Cheers,
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14th, 2009 09:08 PM |
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sp,
I may be up there over Christmas, but for sure in Februrary.
I'll email or PM you before I get there.
Jerry
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OldStuffer
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wheezengeezer wrote: The 260 is an underrated cartridge in many circles.Use a starting load for a heavier bullet on the faster side of the powder scale and work up.And WELCOME!!
Yep, the way to go.
My Hornady manual lists a 95-100 grain bullet loading, apparently they make a V-Max and a Spire Point.
Best velocities were with Win 760, Accurate AA4350, and IMR 4831, all in 42-47 grain load range (42 start, 47.+ maximums), 4831 maxed out 49.4.
Should get ya going right there scratchypants, and welcome to the board. :)
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hola amigo and welcome to the board ! sadly for the longest time the 6.5 families were ummm overlooked by most in the north american continent,sad that as i have been a fan for along time ( every since i shot one and before that the b.c.'s and s.d.'s were legendary) we thrive on discussion so dont be shy about jumpin in there !
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