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Posted: 10/17/2014 11:30:19 AM EDT
hmm.. ill start it off, this is a collections of H4350 loads from a number of users that list "these" as there BEST load... using this can give you a great starting load ballpark..
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Posted: 10/17/2014 11:33:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#1]
Place holder!
ETA- I like this setup, over at the other place it got all muddled with a bunch of mid caliber chamberings all rolled into one thread. |
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Posted: 10/17/2014 1:32:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mathecb]
[#2]
My .260's best load:
139 Lapua 42.8gr H-4350 CCI primers Remington brass COAL: 2.850" Velocity is around 2835 fps from a 26" Douglas. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 10/18/2014 11:50:30 AM EDT
[#3]
24" 8 twist Rock barrel
2.83 oal 142 smk Rem 260 brass 210M primer 42.9 H4350 2750 fps |
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Posted: 10/20/2014 2:57:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TeeRex]
[#4]
140 Amax 43.0gr H-4350 Wolf Primer Lapua Brass COAL: 2.850" 2875 out of a 26" Bartlein |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:25:55 PM EDT
[#5]
139 gr Lapua Scenar
42 gr H4350 Lapua brass Win primer 2.808" 28" Shilen barrel 2850 ft/sec @ 57 F today |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/26/2014 1:35:35 PM EDT
[#6]
Win 243 brass
Hor 140 bthp CCI#200 2.242ogive to base(2.835ish?) H4350 42=2730 43.9=2830 Both are happy nodes in Shilen 26" barrel. |
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Posted: 12/1/2014 5:35:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lefty-weaver-g19]
[#7]
26" McGowen barrel 1 in 8 twist
139 grain Lapua scenar 42.8 gr H4350 lapua brass cci br 2 primers 2830 fps |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 3:23:50 PM EDT
[#8]
we need the admin to start sticky'ing these so we dont get 500 threads on the subjects...
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Posted: 5/8/2015 9:44:39 PM EDT
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22" Barrel
139 Scenar 41.7 H4350 FGMM Primer RP Brass (shitty brass but nice and cheap) 2.81 COAL = Magic! Recipe actually equals avg fps of 2815, but I think it to be magical ;) |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2015 10:12:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperJlarge]
[#10]
LRI built Remington 700
41.3 H4350 142SMKs Lapua brass Fed210M 2.233 BTO 26" 1:8 Bartlein Tactical match chamber .088FB, .298NK .3-.5moa capable Approximately 2790-2805fps as confirmed on steel at 565, 600 and 1000 yards. |
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Posted: 5/9/2015 6:04:13 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FALex:
22" Barrel 139 Scenar 41.7 H4350 FGMM Primer RP Brass (shitty brass but nice and cheap) 2.81 COAL = Magic! Recipe actually equals avg fps of 2815, but I think it to be magical ;) Yes that is pretty darn magical 
How far are you from the lands? I noticed as I loaded closer to the lands that my fps went up, but my group sizes didn't change so I stuck with magazine length which was about 0.030 from the lands in my rifle. If I remember right my loads that were 0.005 off the lands were about 50 fps faster than my loads at 0.030 off with the same powder charge. |
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Posted: 5/10/2015 9:27:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: The_Accuser]
[#12]
Here are a few of my .260 loads.
Rifle: 20" Tikka T3 CTR MATCH LOAD: bullet - Berger 140gr Hybrid brass - Lapua primer - Fed210M powder - 43.5gr H4350 coal - 2.900" avg fps - 2717 PLINKING LOADS: bullet - Lapua 139gr Scenar brass - Lapua primer - Fed210M powder - 43.5gr H4350 coal - 2.865" avg fps - 2717 bullet - Lapua 123gr Scenar brass - Lapua primer - Fed210M powder - 44.0gr H4350 coal - 2.865" bullet - Berger 130gr VLD brass - Lapua primer - Fed210M powder - 44gr H4350 coal - 2.920" |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 9:36:23 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lefty-weaver-g19:
Yes that is pretty darn magical
How far are you from the lands? I noticed as I loaded closer to the lands that my fps went up, but my group sizes didn't change so I stuck with magazine length which was about 0.030 from the lands in my rifle. If I remember right my loads that were 0.005 off the lands were about 50 fps faster than my loads at 0.030 off with the same powder charge. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lefty-weaver-g19:
Originally Posted By FALex:
22" Barrel 139 Scenar 41.7 H4350 FGMM Primer RP Brass (shitty brass but nice and cheap) 2.81 COAL = Magic! Recipe actually equals avg fps of 2815, but I think it to be magical ;) Yes that is pretty darn magical
How far are you from the lands? I noticed as I loaded closer to the lands that my fps went up, but my group sizes didn't change so I stuck with magazine length which was about 0.030 from the lands in my rifle. If I remember right my loads that were 0.005 off the lands were about 50 fps faster than my loads at 0.030 off with the same powder charge. Sorry I did not see your question until now but this recipe is for my gas gun. Because I am restricted by mag length, I just load to COAL. It has shot so well that I have not worried about screwing with the seating depth. |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 1:39:41 AM EDT
[#14]
It's totally different for me depending on what brass I'm using.
The only 2 brass types I've used so far are Winchester 7mm-08 necked down, and Lapua .260 Rem. Bartlein barrel throated for Lapua Scenar by GAP Winchester 7mm-08 necked down 
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Posted: 2/7/2016 9:47:30 AM EDT
[#15]
Lapua Brass
S&B LR Primer 43.0 Grains of H4350 140 ELD Match OAL 2.85 Velocity 2915 SD 8.1 Included is pics of 12 shot group.  |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 9:20:52 PM EDT
[#16]
2915fps with a 140gr? What barrel length?
That's 6.5-06 velocity with a 140gr. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 3:18:11 PM EDT
[#18]
Tikka CTR 20"
Lapua Brass CCI BR2 primer 44.5 H4350 Lapua 123gn Scenar 2.850 COAL (.020 off lands) 2783 avg velocity 19 ES 8.8 SD .744" @ 100 yards. |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 9:56:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5]
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i love reloading threads but this one just irritates me because i can not get h4350 locally
maybe someone could chime in with some other powders? currently i am using N540 powder. my last load of 37.7grains N540 @ 2.839 shot a ragged hole. magnetospeed @ 2557 average speed lapua brass, gm210m federal primers. this morning i loaded 6 with 38 grains and 6 with 38.5 so hopefully i will get over 2600 FPS |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 9:47:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bearcat24]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cruze5:
i love reloading threads but this one just irritates me because i can not get h4350 locally
maybe someone could chime in with some other powders? currently i am using N540 powder. my last load of 37.7grains N540 @ 2.839 shot a ragged hole. magnetospeed @ 2557 average speed lapua brass, gm210m federal primers. this morning i loaded 6 with 38 grains and 6 with 38.5 so hopefully i will get over 2600 FPS Been looking for 4350 since I got my 6.5 creedmoor. No luck. Am having good results with RL-17 that you could try. Using 42.0 grains of it in my 10T 6.5 creedmoor with a 5R 24 inch barrel. Getting 2795 fps recorded from my labradar. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:08:57 AM EDT
[#21]
I've swapped to IMR 4451.
42.9 was getting my 2925 in my 260 with a 140 ELD. My barrel runs fast so don't expect that kind of speed. SD of 6.3. Its supposed to be a little more temp sensitive than H4350, but it has performed well for me over the past month. I have run it out to a mile and shot in a match yesterday and it did very well. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 9:05:58 PM EDT
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Tikka T3 CTR
.260 Remington 143 ELD-X 43.2 gr H4350 Federal 210M Lapua new case .050" off lands 2662 fps 3.9 SD (only five shots) 11 ES 0.341 MOA  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 7:54:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
I've swapped to IMR 4451. 42.9 was getting my 2925 in my 260 with a 140 ELD. My barrel runs fast so don't expect that kind of speed. SD of 6.3. Its supposed to be a little more temp sensitive than H4350, but it has performed well for me over the past month. I have run it out to a mile and shot in a match yesterday and it did very well. i picked up 2 bottles of 4451 on Tuesday of the same lot. i am beyond eager to try this in my Tikka CTR according to the IMR reloading website. the max is 39 grains, so i will probably start at 37.5 then 38 grains see what my velocity is and go from there 
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Posted: 3/19/2017 1:42:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Defender3]
[#24]
Does anyone know what powders Prime and Federal are using in their factory .260 loads? They look the same and appear to be H4350, but I'm not certain. TIA.
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:21:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperJlarge]
[#25]
The basement build:
41.3 H4350 142SMKs Lapua brass Fed210 2.230 BTO 26" 1:8 Bartlein Tactical match chamber .088FB, .298NK 2767 fps when chrono'd w/ less than 20rds on the barrel and 45F. I'll recheck to see if it has sped up some now that it's got just over 200 on it. 41.5 and 41.7 did good too, but opened up to .35 and .44moa. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2017 4:08:42 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LRRPF52:
2915fps with a 140gr? What barrel length? That's 6.5-06 velocity with a 140gr. At 42.8 2800fps 43.0 2901 All same components from same batch/reloading session. (Savage LRP 26") No pressure signs, but I'm sticking with a lower node (42.3) as it is a closer match to what I get from factory FGGM velocity and zero. |
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Posted: 6/13/2017 11:02:25 AM EDT
[#27]
Larue 22" TOBR
Lapua brass Fed match primer 130 gr TMK 47.0 gr 4831sc 2909 fps average, single digit spread over 20 shots using lab radar. Very good performance at all tested ranges. 100-1400 yards. Loaded to 2.80" Absolutely floored with the performance of this load. |
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Posted: 6/19/2017 5:19:52 PM EDT
[#28]
I thought I'd try a stock load for my Mausingfield M5 with 24" Krieger 5R using both Lapua 139s and the 140 Barnes Match Burners.
Peterson brass, Federal 210M, 42grs of H4350, loaded to 2.800. I thought I'd start with this load and COAL and tweak, but they each performed very well! The Lapua averaged 2846fps with an ES of 18 and a SD of 8. The Barnes averaged 2815 with and ES of 23 and a SD of 9. 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2017 4:02:48 AM EDT
[#29]
What are your groups looking like in the Tobr I've just picked up a 22" 260 barrel for mine and am just now starting on load development.
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Posted: 7/12/2017 8:05:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Defender3]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ryansf:
What are your groups looking like in the Tobr I've just picked up a 22" 260 barrel for mine and am just now starting on load development. As to a load, these have been reported to perform well: Berger 130 AR Hybrid 42.9g Reloder 16 CCI 200 Primer Hornady .260Rem Brass 2.184 to the Ogive Hornady 130 ELD-M 40.8g of H4350 F210M Peterson brass 2.79 COAL Hornady 140 HPBT 35.8g Varget F210M Peterson Brass 2.80 COAL 130 Sierra TMK F210M 47.0 gr 4831sc There's a 27pg thread in the LaRue forum discussing the .260 tOBR in case you're interested. ETA - Here's what I shot the other day in the tOBR and it was lights out: Peterson Brass, F210M, Hornady 130 ELD-M, 42.2g H4350 loaded to 2.775. |
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Posted: 7/23/2017 9:46:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5]
[#31]
i know i am the only person using VV powder in this thread.. honestly i am very happy with the N540 powder and i have been able to find it locally every trip to my local sportsmans warehouse. YES it is about 40 dollars a 1lb. but with only 39.5 grains of power, this bullet is going faster and more accurate than the other powders i have tried
as of yesterday I am up to 39.5 grains of N540. and my AV speed is 2751.. I have a factory 20" Tikka CTR stainless barrel, with a 7" Ultra on CB mount. I DID load the 4451 powder i posted about earlier, and with the same charge 39.5 speed is AV 2520! I still have 2 lbs of this still so i plan to shoot it up, but since VV is more consistent in speed and acccuracy i will probably stick to it . i also have a bottle of N150 i am reloading: 39 grains of N150 AV 2650 again not blazing. but super accurate @ 100 yards for me. I will get this load up to 2700~ and probably leave it as is |
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Posted: 8/14/2017 1:18:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Cazador223]
[#32]
Remington 700 SPS
HS Precision Pro-Series stock Rifle Basix L-1K trigger set to 2.75 lbs. Practice Load: 42.5 grains H4350 123 grain A-Max (now ELD) Lapua 260 brass Winchester Standard Rifle Primers C.OA.L 2.775 Velocity 2885 fps. 4 in groups @ 500 yards Hunt Load: 42 grains H4350 127 grain Barnes LRX Lupua 260 brass Winchester Standard Rifle Primers C.O.A.L. 2.750 Velocity 2767 fps 4 inch Groups @ 500 Yards |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2017 6:01:41 AM EDT
[#33]
Has anyone seen any additional load data for IMR 4451. I'm just starting out reloading so I'm a little timid until I can find something in writing. I'm not even sure which manual to order that would have it. Any help is appreciated.
142 SMKs FGMM Primers New Remington brass 26" Schneider barrel Thanks. |
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Posted: 8/14/2017 6:22:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5]
[#34]
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
Out if a 20" tikka 39.5 gives me 2520... I didn't think accuracy was there so I didn't try this powder again, I will wait until I am out if VV |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2017 2:37:45 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra138:
Has anyone seen any additional load data for IMR 4451. I'm just starting out reloading so I'm a little timid until I can find something in writing. I'm not even sure which manual to order that would have it. Any help is appreciated. 142 SMKs FGMM Primers New Remington brass 26" Schneider barrel Thanks. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:17:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: owlless]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cruze5:
i know i am the only person using VV powder in this thread.. honestly i am very happy with the N540 powder and i have been able to find it locally every trip to my local sportsmans warehouse. YES it is about 40 dollars a 1lb. but with only 39.5 grains of power, this bullet is going faster and more accurate than the other powders i have tried as of yesterday I am up to 39.5 grains of N540. and my AV speed is 2751.. I have a factory 20" Tikka CTR stainless barrel, with a 7" Ultra on CB mount. I DID load the 4451 powder i posted about earlier, and with the same charge 39.5 speed is AV 2520! I still have 2 lbs of this still so i plan to shoot it up, but since VV is more consistent in speed and acccuracy i will probably stick to it . i also have a bottle of N150 i am reloading: 39 grains of N150 AV 2650 again not blazing. but super accurate @ 100 yards for me. I will get this load up to 2700~ and probably leave it as is Edited to add: Tikka CTR 20" 43.6g RL-16 140 Hornady ELDM Prime once fired case CCI BR-2 Velocity 2747.4 Submoa capable, so far. This isn't a mild load. |
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Posted: 10/15/2018 7:28:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5]
[#37]
i m sorry i didn't get notified of the reply. i am using hornady 140's or 140SMK.
i recently purchased the ELD 140 to try and some SMK 142's i also found a local show who had 10 bottles of h4350 at 32 dollars a lb and a 8lb jug for 220. (is that normal pricing for in stock powder)? so i have a lot of testing to do again. IMR 4451 and now H4350! |
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Posted: 10/15/2018 6:08:13 PM EDT
[#38]
Some data from those of us shooting .260 gassers:
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Posted: 10/22/2018 1:45:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperDutyMikeMc]
[#39]
In my 22" 260 gas gun I've had great luck with the following:
123 Lapua Scenar 38.5gr Varget Necked down 308 LC brass CCI LR Primers Seated to 2.277 (Hornady bullet comparator) This gives me ~2800fps and a 10FPS SD out of a 22" barrel. For my bolt rifles, I've had lots of luck with the Berger 130 AR Hybrids. That said, I can't get anything to work with that barrel and H4350. Everyone on these forums seems to love it, but I cannot get it to work well at all in any of my 4 260 Rems. I get 75-100 FPS less, but much better accuracy with H4831SC; the only downside is you've got to use a drop tube and slow pour, because just about every load is compressed otherwise. As for my bolt gun .260, currently I'm running a 130 AR Hybrid behind 45.5 of H4831, jammed .005 using Lapua brass and a CCI LR primer. I'm running these 2925 out of a 26" barrel. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 10:41:31 PM EDT
[#40]
Here’s an old hunting load I used to shoot
243 Horn brass necked up. 210m sparkler. 47.0gr RL19. 129gr SST seated at 2.800. 2850fps. Very accurate out of 3 of my 260s. A tad warm as it leaves a slight swipe. SSTs are violent expanders and get the job done. These 6.5s tend to be excessive in the carnage department. This target had a group to the right that someone else shot and 1 shot low middle. They didn’t take the target down so I used it. 4 shots are one ragged hole in the middle.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 9:06:48 PM EDT
[#41]
27" Krieger, all with Lapua Brass:
43.4 gr. RL17 147gr. ELD-M 2940 FPS COAL 72.4mm 43.4 gr. H414 147gr. ELD-M 2855 FPS COAL 72.4mm 44.1 gr. H414 147gr. ELD-M 2900 FPS COAL 72.4mm 47.1gr. Superformance 147gr. ELD-M 2951 FPS COAL 72.4mm 46.1 gr. Superformance 147gr. ELD-M 2875 FPS COAL 72.4mm 39.2gr. Benchmark 123gr. ELD-M 3050 FPS COAL 71.5mm Anything the in the 120-123gr. range with 38-39gr. Benchmark. COAL 71.5mm range. Please use caution and work up as some of those are very hot. |
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Posted: 3/29/2019 7:48:23 PM EDT
[#42]
I tested this load today...
Starline brass, Federal match primer, Scenar 123 gr with 38 grains of IMR4350 loaded to COL of 2.788 .5 MOA at 100 yards in a FD260 Ar10 platform. |
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