Official .260 tOBR Thread-Pics/Range/Loads/Updated Thread Index (Page 1 of 188)
Posted: 2/24/2017 6:53:50 PM EDT
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Brownells has Lapua 260 brass back in stock:
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Attached File Attached File Hopefully I can get a outshoot the shooter dillo 
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Originally Posted By WVgunner:
Looks like Vortex Gen 2 4.5x27 Same one Ill have sitting on mine... I should have known from those turrets! Mine is going to wear a Razor HD 5-20x50. For those that aren't aware, Vortex offers a very good active and retired Mil / LEO discount. 
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
I thought about that but then I thought they are not trying to get the absolute best, just a minimum. Originally Posted By jeep450:
Originally Posted By CavScout:
That looks like a large group.  I thought about that but then I thought they are not trying to get the absolute best, just a minimum. What was the group on stangs55's 22" that shpiped first? Never saw that one. |
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Originally Posted By WVgunner:
Looks like Vortex Gen 2 4.5x27 Same one Ill have sitting on mine... Originally Posted By WVgunner:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Nice! What optic is that you're using? Looks like Vortex Gen 2 4.5x27 Same one Ill have sitting on mine... Yep that's it. Got it for free with those evil credit card rewards 
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Nosler brass on sale at Cabela's. Don't forget to use those Gift Cards if you have them:
Nosler Brass on Sale Hornady on sale at MIdway: Hornady .260 It also looks like Federal has a rebate program through the 31st of March. |
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Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Mine was .969. |
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Brownell's has Lapua .260 Rem. brass on sale for $90 per 100 also some Berger and Laupa pills.
Coupon Code: L9S $10 OFF $99 + Free S/H Coupon Code: M5J $25 OFFF $250 + Free S/H Coupon Code: L9Q $30 OFF $300 + Free S/H Brownell's sale |
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Originally Posted By CavScout:
That looks like a large group. Under MOA and plenty of room to be improved upon, which will result in a nice dillo |
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Originally Posted By buss45:
Brownell's has Lapua .260 Rem. brass on sale for $90 per 100 also some Berger and Laupa pills. Coupon Code: L9S $10 OFF $99 + Free S/H Coupon Code: M5J $25 OFFF $250 + Free S/H Coupon Code: L9Q $30 OFF $300 + Free S/H Brownell's sale Just tried the L9S and it gave me $10 off, but no free shipping. |
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Originally Posted By buss45:
I just tried the code. It didn't apply the discount until I logged in to my Brownell's account and started the checkout process. Originally Posted By buss45:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Just tried the L9S and it gave me $10 off, but no free shipping. I just tried the code. It didn't apply the discount until I logged in to my Brownell's account and started the checkout process. I did the same. Are you an edge member with fee shipping? |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
I did the same. Are you an edge member with fee shipping? Not currently. I have 2 bags of Lapua .260 Remington brass in my cart. After I apply code LS9 code this is what is displayed under the "APPLY" button in red letters: "Congratulations, you saved $10.00 on today's order through the use of coupons and/or promotions. Shipping Discount of $7.95 applied." |
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Originally Posted By buss45:
Not currently. I have 2 bags of Lapua .260 Remington brass in my cart. After I apply code LS9 code this is what is displayed under the "APPLY" button in red letters: "Congratulations, you saved $10.00 on today's order through the use of coupons and/or promotions. Shipping Discount of $7.95 applied." Originally Posted By buss45:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
I did the same. Are you an edge member with fee shipping? Not currently. I have 2 bags of Lapua .260 Remington brass in my cart. After I apply code LS9 code this is what is displayed under the "APPLY" button in red letters: "Congratulations, you saved $10.00 on today's order through the use of coupons and/or promotions. Shipping Discount of $7.95 applied." I had the brass and some pills for a total of $135. Used LS9 and got $10 and still had to pay $7.95 for shipping. I'll try again. ETA - Tried again with no luck, refreshed IE and had the same problem. Went to Chrome and it worked! |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
I had the brass and some pills for a total of $135. Used LS9 and got $10 and still had to pay $7.95 for shipping. I'll try again. ETA - Tried again with no luck, refreshed IE and had the same problem. Went to Chrome and it worked! Cool, Good reminder about trying different browsers, I was using Firefox. |
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F'ing UPS - "We've incorrectly sorted the package at our facility. This may cause at least one business day delay." Paid for overnight delivery and hopefully they can recover since overnight now includes the weekend. I can't tell you how much I hate UPS.
BTW - Anyone get their swag yet with the two boxes of ammo? My invoice states: 1× Rifle Swag for PredatOBR RIFLE-SWAG $0.00 $0.00 2× boxes 260 Rem 130 gr OTM PARTS $0.00 $0.00 
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Here is in without ammo.
About 18 lbs, it will be heavier with my tranquilo mounted Vortex G2 4.5-27 with a silencerco radius on top, I may move that to the side rail. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
You got ammo!! Lucky Son of a bitch 
3 stores and no ammo I can mail you some of the FGMM. Did your invoice include ammo? |
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
Here is in without ammo. About 18 lbs, it will be heavier with my tranquilo mounted Vortex G2 4.5-27 with a silencerco radius on top, I may move that to the side rail. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99144/IMG-5251-154020.JPG I have a Radius and moved it to the side on my 7.62 tOBR. Also, that Vortex is a beast, isn't it like 87lbs?
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
You got ammo!! Lucky Son of a bitch
3 stores and no ammo .260 remington is still pretty new as far as that goes |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
I can mail you some of the FGGM. Did your invoice include ammo? Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By jeep450:
You got ammo!! Lucky Son of a bitch
3 stores and no ammo I can mail you some of the FGGM. Did your invoice include ammo? Chamber flags I'll trade ya! |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
F'ing UPS - "We've incorrectly sorted the package at our facility. This may cause at least one business day delay." Paid for overnight delivery and hopefully they can recover since overnight now includes the weekend. I can't tell you how much I hate UPS. BTW - Anyone get their swag yet with the two boxes of ammo? My invoice states: 1× Rifle Swag for PredatOBR RIFLE-SWAG $0.00 $0.00 2× boxes 260 Rem 130 gr OTM PARTS $0.00 $0.00 My invoice listed ammo as well...wont know until Saturday when I pick up the rifle at my FFL...Traveling all week for work... |
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Originally Posted By jaycoux:
Most accurate OBR I ever had came with a .8-something test target. It routinely shot well under .5 moa. Numbers don't mean much, but it would have been cool to see some really scorching test targets on these first deliveries. Originally Posted By jaycoux:
Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Mine was .969. Not worried. Both of my tOBRs and my FDE came with targets that were easy to beat. Heck I shot a .227 out of one of my 18" 7.62 tOBRs. Now I just need some ammo! 
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Originally Posted By Shutterlife:
Time to work on a load https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dvLpqGM/0/L/i-dvLpqGM-L.jpg Nice pile! |
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Originally Posted By Shutterlife:
Time to work on a load https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dvLpqGM/0/L/i-dvLpqGM-L.jpg Ha, I have a very similar set-up. It will be interesting to work up some loads, but to start, I'll be shooting the FGMM and Prime. ETA - Archived thread with good info from LRRPF52: 260 Thread |
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Originally Posted By icecold1:
Anyone know if all factory 260 loads should be good to go in this gun? I don't want to pick up a case of ammo only to discover it is too hot and only works in a bolt gun. I thought Mike p had mentioned this somewhere else but I can't find it now. I was thinking the same with my question about heavier bullets. If the gas system is a +2, I would think port pressures would be manageable with commercial loads. Originally Posted By MFST1:
Still new and reloading, so just curious why you picked Hodgdon 4350 over Varget?  I'm also new to reloading, but I think H4350 is a slower burning powder that offers a more manageable pressure curve and could be better for heavier bullets. Using the Varget, a faster burning powder, produces higher pressure curves, with less of a charge, and may be best for lighter bullets. However, there are other variables such as barrel length, powder burn rates, bullet type and weight, etc., etc. |
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Originally Posted By Aby001:
I remeber someone saying that a lot of the commercial ammo, including FGMM, was a bit too hot for a 260 gas gun. It may have been in this forum but I want the say they were getting best results with handloads. You will get the best results with handloads 99% of the time.(Assuming you know what you're doing) Someone just needs to call LT and ask them what commercial ammo they used for testing. |
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Originally Posted By dHUTCH:
You will get the best results with handloads 99% of the time.(Assuming you know what you're doing) Someone just needs to call LT and ask them what commercial ammo they used for testing. Originally Posted By dHUTCH:
Originally Posted By Aby001:
I remeber someone saying that a lot of the commercial ammo, including FGMM, was a bit too hot for a 260 gas gun. It may have been in this forum but I want the say they were getting best results with handloads. You will get the best results with handloads 99% of the time.(Assuming you know what you're doing) Someone just needs to call LT and ask them what commercial ammo they used for testing. Pretty sure Mark said they were using ABM. |
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Originally Posted By buss45:
I asked what factory ammo they recommend and was told Prime Ammo. It's been reported that the Prime is a lighter factory load. ETA - Not! Prime is loaded to 2900fps. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
It's been reported that the Prime is a lighter factory load. Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By buss45:
I asked what factory ammo they recommend and was told Prime Ammo. It's been reported that the Prime is a lighter factory load. their 260 page is jacked up
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