you may have to drop down to the 129s to get the speed you are wanting.
Deer Hunting Load Advice 260 Rem
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lancetkenyon
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How far is the typical max distance shot where you hunt? If 300-400 or under, that 2550fps will be plenty.
I wouldn't go any more over 44gr H4350 with a 142, actually I wouldn't go much over 43.0 if it were me. You have got to be at max.
You might want to go get about 100+ rounds down the barrel and get it broken in. You should expect about 100fps speed up from new to 100+ rounds down the barrel. Also, 2850 in a 26" will be about 2700 in a 20". You are asking an awful lot out of a 20" pushing a 142 @ 2800. Try RL26 if you are trying to wring out max velocity.
Looking at your numbers, .4-.6gr of additional powder are not going to get you 200-250fps more anyway.
I wouldn't go any more over 44gr H4350 with a 142, actually I wouldn't go much over 43.0 if it were me. You have got to be at max.
You might want to go get about 100+ rounds down the barrel and get it broken in. You should expect about 100fps speed up from new to 100+ rounds down the barrel. Also, 2850 in a 26" will be about 2700 in a 20". You are asking an awful lot out of a 20" pushing a 142 @ 2800. Try RL26 if you are trying to wring out max velocity.
Looking at your numbers, .4-.6gr of additional powder are not going to get you 200-250fps more anyway.
