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I had an enquiry on loads for the 260ai from another LRH member earlier this year and I gave him a more comprehensive reply on my experiences with the 260AI as follows: Hello Nick, yes I have considerable experience with the 260AI. It is a great round and a big improvement on the std 260. I...

Cody, in my experience you will not get the 3000 fps velocity with H4831SC before running into pressure problems. I have some data on using one of the Alliant powders but found them only really suitable for shooting lighter projectiles in this caliber. From memory they worked fine with the...

Hello I see no one has replied to your 260AI questions so here goes. I shoot a 260AI with 26" barrel here in New Zealand. Primarily I use it for hunting but also some steel target just for practice. I have used both cream of wheat and fire forming live rounds to form brass from a standard...

Jasper, I have a 260ai and I can honestly say that the extra velocity you get from the improved cartridge is very welcome when you get to 800yds. Here in New Zealand you are often battling the wind across big valleys and being able to shoot 140gn VLDs with a high BC at 2950fps provides a...

Hi Huckjare, just picked up on this dated thread re loading for a 260ai - chances are you already have your question answered by now but here's my little bit. I have a 260ai and have done considerable load devt work with mine. I (now) shoot 140gn berger VLD's exclusively as I am looking for...

In my experience the 260AI has proven to be a great calibre. In agreement with the comments above - the cream of wheat fireform method is easy; case trimming is almost non existant and brass life has been good for me. I have a long throat in my rifle and can comfortably seat the long 140gn...

Hi Shaggy, I am looking for a Valdada for long range hunting here in New Zealand. Have you sold the scope you had listed in May? Please either post a reply or send me a PM if you are interested in doing a deal Thanks Brian

"Enter Me In The Nikon Scope Contest"

Interesting and volatile thread!! I have had 3 howas over the years and have gone on to customise 2 rifles using Howa actions. No, I haven't bought a rifle or action in the last 2 years but I can say that 2 mates who have purchased in this time std factory Howa rifles are very pleased and...

I use the Zeiss 4x14x44 with a rapid Z800 on a 260AI down here in New Zealand. I find the scope is very good and accurate with the range marks out to 600yds, however the more difficult shots at 800 leave me scratching my head. I have used the Zeiss "optimise power " function with a number of...

Enter Me In The Gunwerks Auto Reset Target Contest

Enter Me In The Quigley-Ford Scope Contest

Enter Me In The Lapua Brass Contest

"Enter Me In The Quigley-Ford Scope Contest"

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