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Posted: 8/29/2016 7:57:59 PM EDT
Well. Where are you getting your ammo from?
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
Well. Where are you getting your ammo from? View Quote Buds had FGGM at a decent price today and with free shipping. Also, use "ammoseek" in future. |
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To expand on this question what is the best 260 factory load to take a 1000 yard shot with? Cheap is good but accuarcy is what I need.so enlighten me what ammo has been the most accurate in 260?
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All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles.
I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. View Quote I might have to bug you once I am able to get my hands on one. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. View Quote What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? |
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Originally Posted By Cag40Navy:
I might have to bug you once I am able to get my hands on one. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Cag40Navy:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. I might have to bug you once I am able to get my hands on one. Sure, hit me up any time! |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. |
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Weren't these were made at a DOD request? Is there a round they're using that works safely?
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Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe:
Weren't these were made at a DOD request? Is there a round they're using that works safely? View Quote While I can't say much in regards to factory loads for the DOD, I can say there are a few manufacturers who have produced 260 rounds for their and other applications. However, they are not available to the public at this point in time that I am aware of. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. Just make sure it's of the gas tube length. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Just make sure it's of the gas tube length. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. Just make sure it's of the gas tube length. Of course. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. What is the gas tube length on the upper you're running? Is it rifle or a +2? I'll pull it out of the safe when I get home and give you a measurement. This is the 18" barrel and you see how close it is to the end of it. link |
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Mike_P
Do you have any hand load recipes that work well in semi's that you'd be willing to share? Tag fo answers. |
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Originally Posted By orpheus762x51:
Mike_P Do you have any hand load recipes that work well in semi's that you'd be willing to share? Tag fo answers. View Quote Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By orpheus762x51:
Mike_P Do you have any hand load recipes that work well in semi's that you'd be willing to share? Tag fo answers. Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. Thank you! |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. View Quote Mike_P, Does this include the ABM 130 and 140 gr Berger cartridges as well? Any experience? Thanks. |
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The 130 gr Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical load for the 260 Remington packs maximum performance into a round that is optimized for the AR-10 platform View Quote link |
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Originally Posted By MFST1:
Mike_P, Does this include the ABM 130 and 140 gr Berger cartridges as well? Any experience? Thanks. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MFST1:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
All of the factory ammo in 260 is loaded too hot. This is because most is loaded for bolt rifles. I highly urge you guys to be careful. When experimenting with factory stuff in my time with a 260, I've experienced blown primers, trashed brass, ripped rims, swipe marks, etc. The performance from this stuff, while sometimes capable of decent groups, is a little iffy. Don't wanna see anyone blow themselves up. Best results have always been from lighter loads with heavier bullets. My preferred is 139gr Lapua Scenars over H4350 in Lapua Brass with CCI bench rest lr primers. Also did well with 142gr SMK and some 140gr Hornady eld-m. Mike_P, Does this include the ABM 130 and 140 gr Berger cartridges as well? Any experience? Thanks. I have not used them, however if you'd like I can see if I can locate some in stock and maybe order some to try it? If I can scrape some bucks together. I have tried 3 different Berger projectiles. Results were pretty decent with them. One from Corbon "factory" rounds with a 130gr AR Berger bullet which had pressure problems. The other 2 in my reloads. No pressure issues. Good performance, needed some length tweaking because the bullets are so long. |
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
The 130 gr Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical load for the 260 Remington packs maximum performance into a round that is optimized for the AR-10 platform link Holy smokes - $2.50 a round! I did find some FGGMs for $1.23 and free shipping. |
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The easy answer is to reload. If you are getting a $3,000+ rifle you are doing it a great injustice by feeding it store bought ammo. As most know, every rifle shoots differently with different ammo. When you load them yourself you can test loads to get a load that works exceptionally with YOUR rifle. For example, I've got my 16 in 7.62 tOBR loads nailed down and can easily hit an apple at 600 yards provided there isn't a lot of variable crosswind. I forget what my best is at that distance but want to say it was something like 0.3 MOA which I would likely never see with store bought ammo.
If 260 is over $2.00/round you will quickly pay for your reloader and then some by skipping the store bought junk. |
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I don't know. Mark posted a pic of cases of .260 ammo.
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Holy smokes - $2.50 a round! I did find some FGGMs for $1.23 and free shipping. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By jeep450:
The 130 gr Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical load for the 260 Remington packs maximum performance into a round that is optimized for the AR-10 platform link Holy smokes - $2.50 a round! I did find some FGGMs for $1.23 and free shipping. This is why I am hoping for a 6.5 CM tOBR soon. Hornady makes some great loads in 6.5 CM and it is cheaper than .308 match ammo and available in bulk. |
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But it's cheaper to buy ammo, shoot it, and reload it than buy brass.
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Factory Loads for 260 Rem AR 10
Gorilla http://www.gorillaammo.com/assets/images/datasheets/GorillaAmmunitionDataSheet-GA260130BHT.pdf ABM http://www.buyabmammo.com/260-remington-130gr-berger-match-ar-hybrid.html |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By orpheus762x51:
Mike_P Do you have any hand load recipes that work well in semi's that you'd be willing to share? Tag fo answers. Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. bump if you've had time, inquiring minds want to know.. |
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Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe:
bump if you've had time, inquiring minds want to know.. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bfk4lyfe:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By orpheus762x51:
Mike_P Do you have any hand load recipes that work well in semi's that you'd be willing to share? Tag fo answers. Sure. I've done ladder testing with a variety of components. I'll repost them maybe tonight or tomorrow when I can dig them up. bump if you've had time, inquiring minds want to know.. Whoops! Screwed the pooch and this thread totally slipped my mind. I've got to locate the targets in the garage Along with what all I've tried. I'll see if I can find it all this weekend. (New Cerakote oven arrived for the company I started, so things are a bit of a mess.) |
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Any updates to this? I've picked up some lapua brass.have been researching loading 260 and now need to order some powder and bullets along with a set of reloading dies.thinking h4350 and some lapua 139 bullets.
Without the rifle it is hard to test things,but I'm looking for a gun to shoot out to 1200 if at all possable. I've been reloading pistol for years but now moving to rifle so any advice would be great. Would like to get at least 40 rounds ready for when the gun shows up. Pete |
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Originally Posted By icecold1:
Any updates to this? I've picked up some lapua brass.have been researching loading 260 and now need to order some powder and bullets along with a set of reloading dies.thinking h4350 and some lapua 139 bullets. Without the rifle it is hard to test things,but I'm looking for a gun to shoot out to 1200 if at all possable. I've been reloading pistol for years but now moving to rifle so any advice would be great. Would like to get at least 40 rounds ready for when the gun shows up. Pete View Quote I'm in the same boat and I've decided to try h4350 as well and I want to try the Berger VLD 140's. I plan to use the 260 for a mix of long range shooting and possibly me go to hunting rifle. Any load info would be much appreciated. |
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The Gorilla Ammo is on sale at about $1.65 a round shipped if you buy 10 boxes. That is about what it would cost to buy the new components and load it so if this works safety in the AR platform it's worth looking at. Anyone tried it?
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Originally Posted By AR_Cowboy:
The Gorilla Ammo is on sale at about $1.65 a round shipped if you buy 10 boxes. That is about what it would cost to buy the new components and load it so if this works safety in the AR platform it's worth looking at. Anyone tried it? View Quote They may make great ammo, but seeing that Yeager is at the top of their Pro page ensures I will shop elsewhere. |
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MikeP...
If I may ask...what dies are you using to load for the 260? Any issues with the sizing dies and the Larue chamber? I ran into some issues with stuck cases early on reloading for my 7.62PredatAR... |
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