260 Remington help

[Chrsm]

Some guns like different bullets. The perimeters people are spouting out are not scientific fact. I wouldn't go super light our super heavy. I'd pick for purpose!

 

[TR1Hemi]

Love the 260. But it is on the list of Remington failures.

 

[tturner6]

New reloaded dumb ?
I'm looking reload 260 Remington what bullet do I need
I know it 26 cal but what bullet
264 dia
Or 6.5 bullet
Thanks

.264 is 6.5.

What twist is your barrel? If you know that, you'll narrow your choices. 1:9 is not fast enough for some of the options. 1:8 is the sweet spot for 260 imho. I run the 129s with RL19, Nosler brass, CCI large rifle primers. Same set up, I also slimg 130gr Swift Sirocco IIs.

 

[Chrsm]

Some guns like different bullets. The perimeters people are spouting out are not scientific fact. I wouldn't go super light our super heavy. I'd pick for purpose!

 

[biednick]

.264 is 6.5.

While a .264" bullet is the proper size for 260 Remington and most other 6.5mm cartridges, .264" is not 6.5mm. .256" is 6.5mm. 6.5mm refers to the land diameter, but the bullet is sized based on the groove diameter. In my experience this is where the confusion about bullet size usually comes from.

 

[orifdoc]

If you really want a fun round try the 260 Ackley. I picked one up a couple years ago and have been quite impressed.

 

[Swinehunt74]

Ream that 260 to an Improved chamber to get incredible performance (very close to 6.5 PRC), especially with 130 or lighter. Have NEVER lost an animal to one of my 260's. Only one shot used on each (too many too count) out to 490yds with 147 ELDM.

 

[doverpack12]

With 1:9 twist you will have to figure out what is the highest bullet weight you can stabilize. Likely 130 and under possible even 130s won't work well.
My savage 260 is 1:8 twist and shoots 130s extremely well. Never tried 140s because I like the speed/weight combo of 130s.

 

[deaner 20]

Whew a lot of great info and options I'm gonna need ponder on it while
Thanks to all

 

[justinp61]

With 1:9 twist you will have to figure out what is the highest bullet weight you can stabilize. Likely 130 and under possible even 130s won't work well.
My savage 260 is 1:8 twist and shoots 130s extremely well. Never tried 140s because I like the speed/weight combo of 130s.

When I ordered my Shilen 260 barrel the 1-9 was recommended for lighter bullets, 120-130 grains. I had 120's so I bought the 1-9 and have been very happy with it and see no need to go heavier for deer.

 

[VarmintBob]

Check your bullet with the JBM twist stability calculator. Bullet length is the dominant factor in whether or not a bullet will stabilize. Look for an SG of 1.5 or more.

 

[VarmintBob]

forgot to post the link

JBM - Calculations - Stability

www.jbmballistics.com

 

[ARlife4me]

forgot to post the link

JBM - Calculations - Stability

www.jbmballistics.com

It's 1 of my go-to's also

 

[skipglo]

.264 is 6.5.

But is that Creedmoor or PRC?