260 on a LA powder advice

[SSC]

I have a 260 built on a long action and the ability to seat the bullet out as far as possible to gain a some extra speed. My current load is with RL 19 and it is around 2900fps. Any advice on other powders to try? I would like to push this bullet as fast as possible out of my 25" barrel.

Specs:
Remington 700 long action
Shilen barrel
Would like to shoot 140 bergers
Win primer
RP brass

 

[shoepop]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

SSC if your clocking 2900 with R&P brass, 140 class bullet, accuracy is good and your able to get 1 reload out of your cases forget other powder's you have a winner.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

For bullets of that weight class, I rely on H-4350, with charges at or below 44gr.

I am very happy with 2850fps out of my 28" L-W barrel, and honestly think you're not gaining much with higher velocities.

When deciding between maximum and adequate velocities, I choose adequate; it works longer. I shudder when folks install an exquisite barrel, then condemn it to an early death by driving it at maximum overdrive.

 

[bohem]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

H4350 is great, if you feel like tinkering I'd take a look at H4831sc. It will give you almost identical speeds with good temp stability... unlike the RL19

 

[Tangodown911]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

4831sc would never produce the velocities I wanted with the Berger 140btlrs in my 24" krieger. So I stuck with h4350. But if I could have loaded them long like you I may retry 4831sc. But as usual, I agree with Greg.

If you want more speed then maybe a longer barrel is the ticket.

If you need my speed then maybe a different cartridge like 6.5X284 should have been your chambering.

I'll take accuracy over speed anyday.

 

[reeljob]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SSC if your clocking 2900 with R&P brass, 140 class bullet, accuracy is good and your able to get 1 reload out of your cases forget other powder's you have a winner. </div></div>
+1

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

I woudl rather run a longer barrel at a moderate speed than a shorter one flat out.

Less muss 'n fuss in the engine room usually means a wider smile span.

Greg

 

[gvanhyning]

Re: 260 on a LA powder advice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I woudl rather run a longer barrel at a moderate speed than a shorter one flat out.

Less muss 'n fuss in the engine room usually means a wider smile span.

Greg </div></div>
+1 ... I value barrel/component life more than velocity.