Thread: 260 Rem, AI & Imp

Some might be aware that the US military recently picked the 6.5 creedmoor, even though in tests the 260 clearly won out, the simple reason easr of manufacturing 6.5 creed ammo for the semi autos. Anyways back to the 260, been running one for about 7 or 8 years, current rifle is a badger m2013 benchmark barrel. Usually run lapua brass, ccibr2 h4350, running 44.5grains in a 27 inch barrel, 2925 velocity, when I run 140 berger hybrids around 3025. Barrel life on the last 5 or 6 barrels has on average been about 4000, less supressed, but I shot prs so shes run hard. About 2011 I ran a test with superperformance, to be honest, incredible speeds with 139 scenars but accuracy at best was 1/2 moa so I passed. I only wish at times Remington jad put as much effort into the 260 Remington as Hornady did with the creedmoor.

Originally Posted by ohearchai

Some might be aware that the US military recently picked the 6.5 creedmoor, even though in tests the 260 clearly won out, the simple reason easr of manufacturing 6.5 creed ammo for the semi autos. Anyways back to the 260, been running one for about 7 or 8 years, current rifle is a badger m2013 benchmark barrel. Usually run lapua brass, ccibr2 h4350, running 44.5grains in a 27 inch barrel, 2925 velocity, when I run 140 berger hybrids around 3025. Barrel life on the last 5 or 6 barrels has on average been about 4000, less supressed, but I shot prs so shes run hard. About 2011 I ran a test with superperformance, to be honest, incredible speeds with 139 scenars but accuracy at best was 1/2 moa so I passed. I only wish at times Remington jad put as much effort into the 260 Remington as Hornady did with the creedmoor.

3000fps with 140s in a standard 260?


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Originally Posted by R93

3000fps with 140s in a standard 260?


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Ran the above load through Quickload with a 2.950" OAL
came back as 2913 FPS from a 27" barrel Max Pressure 65968 PSI, Saami spec is 60191 PSI
He must have a strong action and good brass

Originally Posted by Tahr

Goodness. The extremes you .260 guys go to, to try and get 6.5x55 performance.

My 6.5x55 is happy with 147eldm @ 2810 on top of 2209.

Can't go past .7 BC.

Originally Posted by Jit

My 6.5x55 is happy with 147eldm @ 2810 on top of 2209.

Can't go past .7 BC.

Yeah Litz reckons .617, .315 which is probably a little closer to the mark for the average BC

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Yeah Litz reckons .617, .315 which is probably a little closer to the mark for the average BC

That's a lot lower than advertised!

Is that on the Berger website?

Originally Posted by Jit

That's a lot lower than advertised!

Is that on the Berger website?

Berger won't be advertising Hornady BCs

Sig 2400/Applied Ballistics/program

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Berger won't be advertising Hornady BCs

Sig 2400/Applied Ballistics/program

I need to try some Berger’s next KG, currently at 43.8 of R17 but still not happy with accuracy of the 143.


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130s @Danny?

Originally Posted by Gibo

130s @Danny?

143 eldx


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Originally Posted by Danny

143 eldx


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What bergers you want to try?

Originally Posted by Gibo

What bergers you want to try?

Sorry- doh!
Anything mate, You have a couple I can buy?


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Yeah 130 bro. can have some. might not get them away for a few days but

Originally Posted by Danny

I need to try some Berger’s next KG, currently at 43.8 of R17 but still not happy with accuracy of the 143.


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Had any joy with the 260 lately @Danny?

Originally Posted by Mathias

Had any joy with the 260 lately @Danny?

On the deer yep
On targets sort of. Sitting with 143 and accuracy is not as good as it gets and have tried R19, 17 and Superformance. 129 Sierra are excellent and performing well.
Have some new arrivals last week that’s to @superdiver and will try them but if they’re no better than 143 I’ll go Berger 130 or 140 as they’re always excellent accuracy wise in 6.5 calibers I’ve found.
Looking at a new stock soon also probably from @Camwsm.