Reloading for 260

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08-10-2016, 07:07 PM
Gibo

Reloading for 260

Took a mate hunting last weekend. Hes hooked and bought a brno 260 today.
Looking for any headsups on reloading for it. ADI will be the prefered powder brand.
Below is from trade me blurb
This is a 1989 Brno ZKK-601.
Originally a .243, I re-barrelled it in the late 90's with an original 'Trueflight' barrel in Rem .260. Barrel is 20"

Cheers
08-10-2016, 07:27 PM
25/08IMP

2209 but Hodgdon Superformance will give better speed Brads will have plenty of data as mine is a 260AI

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08-10-2016, 07:39 PM
Timmay

Saw that one on TM. How much did he get it for?
08-10-2016, 08:15 PM
Gibo

7 spot
08-10-2016, 08:15 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

Ah, so that's where it went, disappeared off my watchlist! I had asked the owner about twist rate and mag length etc but answers didn't really answer much. If its 1 in 9" or faster I would be looking at the 140gr projectiles, and slower and you might run into trouble stabilising them. I will send you some of the loads I had going through my 20" model 7
08-10-2016, 08:16 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by Gibo

7 spot

shit, I would have outbid him at that if I remembered it was finishing haha
08-10-2016, 08:17 PM
Gibo

Cheers ryan sounds good.
08-10-2016, 08:18 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

shit, I would have outbid him at that if I remembered it was finishing haha

Ha ha il tell him, he'll be happy about it
08-10-2016, 08:19 PM
Tahr

if you want to try a cheap bullet, 120 Sierra worked very well in my 6.5x55.
08-10-2016, 08:21 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by Tahr

if you want to try a cheap bullet, 120 Sierra worked very well in my 6.5x55.

Yeap great little projectile 0-300
08-10-2016, 08:28 PM
Salmon987

I considered buying that one as well Gibo, partly because it was being sold local to me-but I reckon she'll be an awesome little unit.

Can't help with the question though, I am only just trying to get a kit together to start reloading so I know nothing!
09-10-2016, 07:03 AM
Timmay

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Originally Posted by Tahr

if you want to try a cheap bullet, 120 Sierra worked very well in my 6.5x55.

If he's talking about the Pro Hunter I completely agree. Shot 1/3 groups in my Tikka @100 and now one hole groups at 50m in the Forbes (4 Power scope).
Kill bloody well on deer with out blowing up too much but also expand well when just shooting the lungs out.
It's my go-to in 6.5 now.
09-10-2016, 10:20 AM
Danny

I'd concur re the 120 Sierra as they are very consistent and very underrated.
I'm running 140 Amax and the 130 Swifts. Excellent accuracy and performance on deer.

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09-10-2016, 10:29 AM
Beetroot

Most people using ADI 2209 powder for their 260s?

Be interesting to see how much faster the Hodgon Superperformance is.
09-10-2016, 10:42 AM
Gibo

Sounds like a good start. 2209 and 120 sierras. His fist centrefire so he wont be shooting deer past 200 for a while
09-10-2016, 10:58 AM
300_BLK

2209 and 123sst kills bloody well to 400m
09-10-2016, 11:47 AM
GWH

I use 120 pro hunters and 120 NBT in my 20" mod 7.

H414 gives more velocity than 2209. I'm running the 120 NBT at 2980 with it.
09-10-2016, 11:53 AM
Timmay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetroot

Most people using ADI 2209 powder for their 260s?

Be interesting to see how much faster the Hodgon Superperformance is.

I used 2209 in my Swede but I use 2208 in my 260 and creedmoor
10-10-2016, 09:18 AM
Beetroot

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Originally Posted by Timmay

I used 2209 in my Swede but I use 2208 in my 260 and creedmoor

You using lighter bullets in the .260 and CM?
Did you find the 2208 gave better velocity and/or accuracy or did you just give it a go, it worked and you stuck with it?
10-10-2016, 10:33 AM
Timmay

I use 120 SP in the 260 and 123 amax in the Creedmoor. I had a play with Quick Load , 2208 showed the cleanest burn and allowed 10% less powder for the same speed (compared to 2209).
3mm groups at 50m with the 260 and 1/2moa @ 100m with the Creedmoor. No pissing around so yeah just stuck with it. I did use the Hornady gauge to seat both 15 thou off the lands from the get go.

Hope that helps, let me know if you want specific load data.
10-10-2016, 02:26 PM
Beetroot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmay

I use 120 SP in the 260 and 123 amax in the Creedmoor. I had a play with Quick Load , 2208 showed the cleanest burn and allowed 10% less powder for the same speed (compared to 2209).
3mm groups at 50m with the 260 and 1/2moa @ 100m with the Creedmoor. No pissing around so yeah just stuck with it. I did use the Hornady gauge to seat both 15 thou off the lands from the get go.

Hope that helps, let me know if you want specific load data.

Have you done any load development using 140gr bullets?
It would seem (based on everyone elses loads) that 2209 was the preferred powder for the 139gr, 140gr, 142gr bullets.
10-10-2016, 03:28 PM
Timmay

Not in the 08 based cases. Only in the Swede and I used 2209 for that.
10-10-2016, 09:01 PM
25/08IMP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetroot

Most people using ADI 2209 powder for their 260s?

Be interesting to see how much faster the Hodgon Superperformance is.

In most cases 100 to 150 fps

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11-10-2016, 01:43 PM
PERRISCICABA

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Originally Posted by Beetroot

Have you done any load development using 140gr bullets?
It would seem (based on everyone elses loads) that 2209 was the preferred powder for the 139gr, 140gr, 142gr bullets.

Sorry for the hijack, I am Just chipping in regards the 6.5 CM, I have loaded from 40-43gn of 2209 and 140gn projectiles and a single load of 45gn of 2209 pushing the Sierra 120gn MK.
Best load for my precision rifle with the Hornady ELD 140 and Sierra MK 140 is 42gn of 2209 pushing it at 2720avg, group size is 2/3" or better at 100 meters, the 120gn was not a fully development just a play with the following result, 1.25" or better group at 100 meters at 3035ft/s avg.

Hope it gave you guys some "light".

Cheers

Mac
11-10-2016, 02:15 PM
Gibo

Go on get out of here you bloody creedmore huas!!! Ha Ha nah just Joshing ya!!!
11-10-2016, 05:05 PM
southernman

I run H4381, 120gr Balistic tip or 125gr partion, think 49 and 47.5gr, cant recall speeds, but just under 3000 for the BT, touch less for the 125gr, Lapua brass and rem 9.5 or CCI 200 primers.
125gr, find game, stalk in close, touch of the thunder stick, wander over with the knife, :thumbsup:
11-10-2016, 05:27 PM
Gibo

Its coming with some loaded. 120 BTs and 2208. Might just replicate those if it shoots good
11-10-2016, 08:59 PM
Danny

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Its coming with some loaded. 120 BTs and 2208. Might just replicate those if it shoots good

I can spot ya a few loaded rounds to try also.
Lapua, 130 Swift. (2209)
Lapua, 123 Sst. (" ")
Lapua, 140 Amax. (" ")
Nothing hot but very consistent and accurate.

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11-10-2016, 09:19 PM
Gibo

Cheers Danny