139 Scenars are a peach....if you can get past the notion that it's a "target" bullet only. Consistent, decent BCs, and more robust than Bergers, AMaxes, ELDMs etc. and I've run all those on game too.....
.260 Rem Hunting Bullet Recommendation
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139 Scenars are a peach....if you can get past the notion that it's a "target" bullet only. Consistent, decent BCs, and more robust than Bergers, AMaxes, ELDMs etc. and I've run all those on game too.....
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I've been pleased with 120 TTSX and 130 VLD on whitetails out to 350 yards.
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And that is pretty much the million dollar question.
Hatrick
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You should try the Hammers. It has been said on here if they don't work he will buy them back. I wonder how many has come back.
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We have had no requests for a refund. We have exchanged a few boxes of bullets when a customer mistakenly ordered bullets that needed more twist than the rifle being used. To my knowledge there has not been a poor terminal performance to date. I dread the day it happens.
Steve
Hatrick
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I kinda new that. You are my hero!
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I agree with using a bullet on the lighter side and using velocity to your advantage at the range you mentioned. I have had 100% success with Berger 130 hunting VLD's on deer and cow elk with 6.5 creedmoor out to 440 yards.
With that said, I'm really wanting to try the Hammer bullet's.
With that said, I'm really wanting to try the Hammer bullet's.
codyadams
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If you want some data on Reloder 26 and a .260 AI, You can p.m. me. I am shooting 147 ELD-M's at 3050 and have gone up to 3150ish with the 140 VLD's, however I shot the 140's at 3070, as that was the best node. It really is THE powder for top end performance in a .260 AI. I am currently working up loads with HBN coated 147's, tempted to try 150 SMK's while waiting on the 156 EOL.
Legionnaire
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Really like the look of the Hammers, but they sure are spendy compared to the Bergers, Noslers, and Sierras!
MudRunner2005
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Berger 140 Elite Hunter or 155 Elite Hunter.
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Definitely a diff type of bullet. You should be able to be fully load developed inside of 20 rounds and you will never have to cull any or sort them for any reason. As well as never need to make sure the hollow point is open. There is no lot to lot variation so there will never be a need to redevelop your load when you buy your next batch.
Steve
What powder and charge weight range would it take to get the 110 Hammer to near 3200?? I am 22" 8 twist.....
