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Powders for 260 Rem

Re: Powders for 260 Rem

123 - Varget, RL-15, or similar burn rate

139 - H414, H4350, N-160 or similar burn rate

Who built the rifle?
 
Re: Powders for 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rovieairto</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">H4350</span>, IMR4350, RL-19, H4831sc for 139's and up.

<span style="font-weight: bold">H4350</span>, RL-19, and RL-17 are great with 123's.

RL-15, RL-17, <span style="font-weight: bold">H4350</span>, IMR4350 with 107's

These are just a few of the good choices. </div></div>


Looks to be a pattern here. One powder to run all the bullet weights, hmmmmmmm
 
Re: Powders for 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AI Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any one using N550 with 123's </div></div>

I ran N550 with the 123 Scenar for 2yrs. I thought it was great. Don't know why it isn't more popular.

Moving to H4350 and the 139's now though.

Mike
 
Re: Powders for 260 Rem

No way to get enough H4831sc in case with 142 SMK seated to the 2.800" max OAL the DPMS mag allows you. I should quantify the statement. H4831sc works but velocity is 2500 to 2550 so if you are content with the lower velocity.
 
Re: Powders for 260 Rem

Whoops -didn't read the semi-auto rifle part - my ADD you know!
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Re: Powders for 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">H4350, Ramshot Big Game, Ramshot Hunter. </div></div>

Have you tried the Ramshot powders? Quickload predictions look promising, but I've never heard of anyone using them.

Mike
 
Re: Powders for 260 Rem

I know of a few guys using the ramshot powders for the .260 with very good luck, I will see if I can get some load data that they are using.

45.5 grain ramshot hunter with 123s shooting at 2880fps. As always use caution when working up a load.

Edited to add load.