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.260 rem and reloader 26, need expert advice please
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<blockquote data-quote="86alaskan" data-source="post: 1445866" data-attributes="member: 75933"><p>I've run RL26 in my 260 but only with 130gr moly bullets. I was up to 49.7gr and was right around 2975fps in a 22" barrel. There were also no pressure signs and the load was reasonably accurate. What got me though, was the higher ES and SD. The load behaved well at shorter ranges but fell apart long range. I consulted a few other shooters and they said that the RL powders don't like any crush fit, and if you do they end up going to ****. I have since moved to a 140gr with RL16 and the loads are slower but accuracy and ES/SD have improved considerably. So I would say yes, your speeds may be a touch high for the load in question, but not as far off as you may think. I'd back off and look for a little bit lower node. Remember, it's just a 260 and only a 24" barrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="86alaskan, post: 1445866, member: 75933"] I've run RL26 in my 260 but only with 130gr moly bullets. I was up to 49.7gr and was right around 2975fps in a 22" barrel. There were also no pressure signs and the load was reasonably accurate. What got me though, was the higher ES and SD. The load behaved well at shorter ranges but fell apart long range. I consulted a few other shooters and they said that the RL powders don't like any crush fit, and if you do they end up going to ****. I have since moved to a 140gr with RL16 and the loads are slower but accuracy and ES/SD have improved considerably. So I would say yes, your speeds may be a touch high for the load in question, but not as far off as you may think. I'd back off and look for a little bit lower node. Remember, it's just a 260 and only a 24" barrel. [/QUOTE]
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