Re: .260 Rem Reloading Questions: Case, Bullet, Powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have shot the 140amax and 140 and 142 SMK, all have shot great out of my savage/shilen 8tw</div></div>
Great to hear, thanks!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...the amax is WAY better if you plane on hunting anything with it</div></div>
I haven't planned on hunting with it - but definitely want to keep that option open. That means - I'll be stocking 140gr AMAX.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have not had a chance to shoot any of those past 1500y, this is subsonic for my load, ill have a chance this summer, but unless you are shooting past 1500 i wouldnt worry about it... on a side note, the amax are WAY cheaper!</div></div>
Naw, I don't think I would stress 260 Rem past 1500 yards, nor do I have a place to try it within 6 hours of driving... Though I wonder how 140gr AMAX behaves through transonic region - whether it maintains its stability...
And yes - after you mentioned it, I noticed the price difference! Thanks!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 03psd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can .243 cases be necked up to use for .260 Remington?</div></div>
No personal experience, but the forums say that before 260 Rem quality brass became available - the "standard" way to get 260 Rem brass was necking up .243 Win brass. Check
this article by Zak Smith.