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    Define "sticky bolt" as it relates to pressure signs

    Thanks for the info guys. Just for the record, I have only been handloading for about two years now. Only worked one other load up near max and the signs there were sticky bolt LIFT and slightly flattened primers. With that said, I shot my load with RL22 (known performing load in this rifle)...
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    Define "sticky bolt" as it relates to pressure signs

    I was working up a load with H4350/140 VLD (260) today. I had left off last fall at 43 grains, but with the shortages and all, I found a good load using RL22. So, revisiting H4350, I had a start load of 43 grains and worked up to 43.9 where I stopped due to flattened primer. It's too bad because...
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    260 Loads Only

    23" Krieger 1:8 5R PT&G "tight match" chamber, .295 neck with .060 freebore 140 VLD R-P Brass CCI BR-2 46.4 Reloader 22 2.206 CBTO, which is a .010 jump in my chamber (AI mag length with a hair to spair for chasing the lands) 2840 fps, although my dope in shooter adjusted it to 2865 No...
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    Berger 140 6.5 Bullets

    Actually had it saved on this computer... This is the berger load data for the 140 VLD in 260 remington. 140 Grain IMR 4831 start:37.0 vel:2391 max:41.4 vel:2665 capacity 97.6%
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    Berger 140 6.5 Bullets

    Email berger and they will send you an excel spread sheet with the requested load data...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell ERS 3.5-21x50 review.

    Thanks for taking the time and effort to post that review. Well done!
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    Rifle Scopes "True" 1x Options

    I would love to have the MK6 1-6, but after putting a MK6 3-18 on my bolt gun, I may have to opt for the Vortex PST 1-4 for my AR. From all the research I have done, it seems to be the best bang for the buck.
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    260 build on long action

    No need to step DOWN to a 223 anything in a bolt gun.... I have an MOA capable AR that I play in the wind with. What about 280 for the long action? Will I get the velocity needed to take full advantage of 180 VLD's? I figure I will need to push them at 2800 fps or better to gain any real...
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    260 build on long action

    Yes, barrel life...... Planned uses for this rifle would be: work up a great load, confirm dope out to say 1250 yards, check cold bore, confirm load/dope in various conditions, then its a long range hunter. My current 260 is shot almost weekly, as I have a 1200 yard range at my house. Possibly...
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    260 build on long action

    In the 6.5 flavor or am I overlooking something?
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    260 build on long action

    Thanks for the replies so far, great points! My short action is already notched and I am using AI mags. I'm at the limits now in a short action. I thought about other chamberings/calibers, but short of going 338 something or other, 6.5's rule in BC. Yes, the M24 7.62x51 is built on a...
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    260 build on long action

    I currently shoot a 260 built on a 700 short action and it shoots lights out. I wanted to run berger 140 VLD's exclusivley so I had it chambered with PT&G's "tight match" reamer with a .295 neck and .060 free bore. The 140s just barely fit and function in the mag seated to the lands, but I found...
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    Rifle Scopes So how does this Leupold compare?

    Personally, the only Mark 4 I would consider giving my Mark 6 up for would be the 6.5-20 LRT with the new knob design and 34mm tube, but it is not illuminated either. The nicest thing about the Mark 6 is its light weight and small profile. If I were to build a lighter weight/short barrel 308 I...
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    Range Report Fun Evening with 6.5x47

    Nice shooting, keep up the good work!
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    Range Report Took my new(ish) custom .260 to 1k yesterday

    **As always, work up to this load from a 10% reduction!!** I used the load data from Hornady's manual with a 140 AMAX, as berger did not list RL22 for the 140. It is .2 grains below Hornady's max load IIRC, it is also slightly compressed using Remington 260 brass. I cant remember what my OAL...
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    Rifle Scopes So how does this Leupold compare?

    it's GTG.... I've been happy with every Mark 4 I've had and currently run Mark 6. Never owned or shot with the other two, but the scope you picked up is solid IMHO. Unfortunatley though, your new Leupold is not front focal plane where the other two are.
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    Range Report Took my new(ish) custom .260 to 1k yesterday

    Remington 700 SPS action, blueprinted, bolt knob installed Krieger M24 contour 5R 1:8 twist, threaded 5/8x24 with thread protecter, finished at 23" (22" from the front of the recoil lug) Tubb recoil lug Chambered in 260 using PT&G "tight match" reamer with .060 free bore to get 140 VLD's near...
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    Let's See Some .260 Rem/6.5 CM Builds/Specs Picture Thread!!!

    Remington 700 SPS action, blueprinted, bolt knob installed Krieger M24 contour 5R 1:8 twist, threaded 5/8x24 with thread protecter, finished at 23" (22" from the front of the recoil lug) Tubb recoil lug Chambered in 260 using PT&G "tight match" reamer with .060 free bore to get 140 VLD's near...
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    Range Report Took my new(ish) custom .260 to 1k yesterday

    The barrel is finished at 22" from the lug, or a true 23" from the bolt face.
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    Range Report Took my new(ish) custom .260 to 1k yesterday

    Thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys!! Video? Come on out and run the camera!
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