That is exactly what Berger’s are designed to do. I run the 130’s in my PRC and have speed at 3050-3075 and at this point I’m at 7 deer and 30 hogs without more the 15 steps. Dump all their energy and stop inside the hide on the opposite side. If you are looking for a pass through with a blood...
No experience with the 260AI but have a 280AI fire formed from 280 Remington and shot about 100 rounds that way and now on 4th reload on that brass. I check for proper length trim if needed and neck size only. Seems to be working fine but I do not load hot loads. No need to eat up all my parts...
Had the same problem with my wife. I did 3 things move up in power 4-12x50 and a lit reticle. Leupold VX-R. We also made sure the scope was adjusted for proper view when rifle is mounted. Hope this helps.
I Have three boys and started the oldest with a 243 Ruger compact at 6 years old. The middle one with a Remington sps in .308 at 6 and the youngest now 18 with a Thompson 25-06 at 6 also with a heavy barrel and thumb hole stock. They all currently still have those rifles and have added to them...
Here is what works in mine. I run 160gr. Accubonds pushed by 54gr. H4350 makes one ragged hole at 200 yards. Was lucky enough to find a box of 160gr Nosler Fail Safe from a few years ago and these also work great! Photo shows 3 accubond and 2 fail safes at 200! Be safe Good Luck!!