Thread: 260 Rem, AI & Imp

Bergers worked best for me in 260AI. But I found seating depth to make a big difference...same in my 280AI. Don't give up on a bullet until you have followed Bergers seating depth method.

I have done a bit of work developing loads in my std rem 260. I have settled on 120 Amax at 2990 Fps for hunting loads and 140 ELDM's for targets due to the less wind effect factor.... just guessing but the 140's are probably doing 2750 ish working backwards from Strelok.

The shock factor with the 120's has been great




Model 7 18 inch barrel

@Mathias and @R93 when burning 760 have you had any ignition issues ? and are you running large or small primers?

Originally Posted by johnd

I have done a bit of work developing loads in my std rem 260. I have settled on 120 Amax at 2990 Fps for hunting loads and 140 ELDM's for targets due to the less wind effect factor.... just guessing but the 140's are probably doing 2750 ish working backwards from Strelok.

The shock factor with the 120's has been great

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Very nice rifle in an excellent caliber.
On reds? I’ve only used 129 Sierra sp and 143 Eldx on reds all excellent. Have a few 120 TTSX to try hopefully this weekend.


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You loading to mag length John?

The 120's are good at mag length but the 140's are single feeders ... another reason to run them over a heavier projo.

I have used it on two reds and a Sika, all one hit wonders. Not a hi score by some standards but I eat real slow

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How do you find those amax on deer up close? I load 140 ELDMs for targets and run a different bush load in my 18" 260. Would rather one bullet for everything if I can @johnd

The 120's do good damage, but pass through. after expanding. All my shots have been short range, so the bullet is still motoring along. Two have been the "meat saver" shot just behind the shoulder into the lung / chest cavity. usually blow bits of rib out the far side with a good 1 inch or so exit wound. Last one was a neck / shoulder junction. When I was dressing it out despite cutting at the neck / head junction it came apart where the shot went in. I was expecting more damage into the shoulder area ( jellying etc ) but it was very minimal and on a par with say a .222 on a Fallow for a similar shot.

On a big stag or if hitting more bone results could be less than spectacular i am sure. But the combination is working for me so far.
@superdiver I am running both the 140 and 120 now using Strelok pro the difference is just a couple of clicks away and a shot for verification. You could run the 120's for semi distant targets with no dramas and have the silver bullet
Their best advantage is saving case capacity and mag length loading all in one bundle.

Yeah my 140 ELDMs are doing 2775~ so not outrageously quick which I hear is ideal with them esp if my shots are closer. Most of my hunting is bush with the odd tops/slip hunting once or twice a year but do a fair bit of target stuff and shoot a reasonable distance. Will hopefully test them in 2 weeks on some reds. So you reckon avoid bone shots?

Have a read of this @superdiver

https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Kno...ady+A-Max.html

And this

https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Kno...Remington.html

@johnd no problem with W760. Running 45.5gr with 120gr Sierra CCI200 primer, for a neat 2800fps out of the exact same rifle as yours, though I'm sure the barrel 20".

Sweet as that first article was great. Will try them and see how I go.