SW Ammo in 260???

[TEAMSENDIT]

Well i ordered a savage lrp in 260 and i don't feel like reloading for it and want to order a couple hundred rounds for it from southwest ammo. so i am looking for recommendations on whether to get the 142 smk or 139scenar load? normally i handload but honestly i am just to damn busy right now.

thanks scott

 

[Radar360]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

I've only tried their 142smk so far.

I'm shooting in a 26" 1:8 twist Savage with an Ed Brown aftermarket barrel (not exactly a custom IMHO)

I got MOA, but not sub-MOA.

I didn't have my Chrony with me, so that's all I know so far.

It was consistent, just about .900+. I shot 20 rounds in groups of 5's. One group did open up on me but not by much. But with .900+ best for the day, I'm willing to try the 139's and hope they do better.

 

[jabels]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

I also have a Savage 12 LRP in .260 Rem on order. Hopefully it will be here in the next few days. I ordered 200 rounds of the 142 SMK because it was less expensive, and had a higher bc. I don't have room to reload, so based on what I'd read here, I went with SW.

Will report back when I get everything.

Justin

 

[Rthur]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

TSI, I shot their 139s and had good accuracy(sub .5 moa). The velocity was just under 2700. That being said my barrel only had 25-30 rounds through it when we chronographed it. After 200+ rounds it was at 2730-40. This is out of a 22.5" 8tw bartlein. I was more than impressed with Southwests' ammo.

Rthur

 

[Radar360]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

I'm sorta new to SWA having only tried .308's and .260's so far during one of their recent promotions.

My 5r .308 loves their 175 SMK's and the guys at SW Ammo are great. it takes them a while but they make good for long waits.

They have a loyal new customer (me) and I highly recommend them to any friend.

I plan to order some 139's for my 260 from my next months paycheck to see if those work better.

And I'm hoping they get a chance to make some .243's with 105's scenars soon.

 

[mnhntr]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

I have a LRP in .260 and so far I have only tried handloads with 140gr Bergers. Please keep us informed of how it works.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

Both SW 260 loads are running outstanding in my new GAP.

Im sticking with the 142 load for the most part. Getting just under 2800 with them from my 26".

 

[CrazyDonkey]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

Shot 139's to 1100, they hit.

 

[Tucsondave]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

running 142's and 139's in bolts and GAP AR10. Good to go!

 

[shoepop]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

Here is some data on their 139 Scenar load not their premium. R&P case, OAL 2.760", average velocity 2808 FPS, SD 28, ES 63, 5 shots measured over an Oehler 35P @ 95 degree's, DA 7480', average bullet run out 0.008" rifle Sako TRG. Shot sub MOA out to 300 yards.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

that looks promising, what brand of brass are they using?

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

thanks guys i will start with 200 142's see how they run.

 

[car2go4]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

SW ammo is delivering under .5 moa in 2 different 260's for me with the 139 bullets.

 

[paulyosh]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

The 139gr load shot sub-MOA for me; absolutely no problems with this ammo, and will use it again for times when I just can't find the time to reload...

 

[ToxGunn]

Re: SW Ammo in 260???

Haven't tried the 142s but the 139s shot well enough in my Spartan that I used them for a match while I worked up my own ladders.

Order waaaay before you need the ammo though - my orders have been 1+ weeks late shipping in spite of being "in stock" when I called.