Rangefinder Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hi I’m looking for an accurate long range bullet for .260Rem 26” barrel 1-8.5 twist, I’m currently using 130 gr berger VLD 42.6gr Hogden’s H4350 2800fps which produces 1” group @300yds but unfortunately the H4350 is not available and Berger’s rarely expand I’ve tried 123gr ELDM At various lengths Vit N150 at various charges with speeds from 2800-3100Fps Which will not produce constant tight groups ive also tried 143eldx Vit N160 started @ 41gr increasing in .5 gr but had pressure signs at 42.5gr Showing no promise I’ve also tried Sierra 130gr TMK’s Vit N160 at various charges and lengths which showed no promise thanks jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Some suggestions - Try 123 gr with N160. I used H4831SC with 140gr bullets with some success. I would go up 0.2gr at at time once I am homing in on a 260 Rem load. Don't pursue too many options at a time. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinder Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks JCS i take 1 bullet and exhaust it then another but after several attempts I cannot get a good consistent combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilM Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Give the 139 Lapua Scenar a try. Doesn’t have the best BCs of the new Berger bullets, but it shoots phenomenally well in my rifle and I’ve read many many similar reports. Cheap enough too (about half the price of Berger 140 Hybrids!). Ps, just read your comment about expansion. If it’s for non-target use disregard the above! I think that NZ terminal ballistics site did review the Scenar, but it’s really not designed for anything other than target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinder Posted July 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Hi thanks, after a lot of exhausting work I’ve finally got a 2”group @ 500yds using 44.4gr N160 (2940FPS)123gr ELD seated 20 thou from lans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saferider Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 RS 62 is a cracking powder to use with 139 Lapua scenar bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Saferider said: RS 62 is a cracking powder to use with 139 Lapua scenar bullets Curious what your barrel length, load and velocity is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saferider Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 42.3gn RS 62 (no responsibility taken for this workout your own safeload) 26 inch barrelled Accuracy International 25c = 2816fps 17c = 2791fps 10c = 2768fps 5c = 2753fps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrema Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 I usually achieve 2700 fps with 41gr (or thereabouts) of RS62 and 139gn Lapua Scenars. That's from a 26" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Saferider said: 42.3gn RS 62 (no responsibility taken for this workout your own safeload) 26 inch barrelled Accuracy International 25c = 2816fps 17c = 2791fps 10c = 2768fps 5c = 2753fps Interesting. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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