Thread: 260 AI Load data

Building a 260 AI on a Howa SA.
TrueFlite match, 24”, 1/8 twists.

Planning on using Sierra 130gr TGK.
Lapua brass.
BR2 primer.
H4350.
COAL- 2.87 - 2.9”.
Want to keep them around 3000fps.

What are your accurate loads for the 260AI?

All the info here you need to know
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-begins-24087/

Tikka action
26 inch Criterion barrel
44 gns Ar 2209
130 sierra game changers
Fed 210 primers
MV 2920
This is my current load, both shooter and gun are pretty happy
Not to hot and sub moa
Here’s the load work up (3 shot average)
40-2665
41-2750
42-2790
43-2870
44-2920
45-2980
46-3060
45/46 way to hot in my rifle , blew a primer at 46
Cheers

Originally Posted by Chasd

Building a 260 AI on a Howa SA.
TrueFlite match, 24”, 1/8 twists.

Planning on using Sierra 130gr TGK.
Lapua brass.
BR2 primer.
H4350.
COAL- 2.87 - 2.9”.
Want to keep them around 3000fps.

What are your accurate loads for the 260AI?

I would imagine that the 6.5 Creedmoor would be a better proposition in a short action.
GPM.