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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
260 ai or 6.5prc
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<blockquote data-quote="stxhunter260ai" data-source="post: 1605953" data-attributes="member: 98255"><p>I've been shooting a 260ai from a 24" barrel for the past few years. My current load is running a 143 ELDX right around 2900fps using RL26. Originally wanted a 6.5x284, but really wanted to stay with a short action cartridge. Shoots great, fire forming isn't horrible and I'm still on my original 100 lapua brass. </p><p></p><p>With that being said, I'm in the process of having a 6.5 SS built to get a bit more velocity. Had already purchased 200 pcs of 6.5 SAUM brass, but decided to jump on the 6.5 SS bandwagon after ADG released their brass. I'm going with a light weight setup 22" proof barrel and hoping to see around 3100fps with the 143 eldx. </p><p></p><p>Since you reload, I'd seriously consider the 6.5 SS for the additional performance it offers over the 260ai and lack of fire forming. The 6.5 SS seems more efficient than several of the other similar offerings and appears to be "the better mousetrap". If you wanted to download the velocity you could easily match 260ai performance without stressing brass at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stxhunter260ai, post: 1605953, member: 98255"] I've been shooting a 260ai from a 24" barrel for the past few years. My current load is running a 143 ELDX right around 2900fps using RL26. Originally wanted a 6.5x284, but really wanted to stay with a short action cartridge. Shoots great, fire forming isn't horrible and I'm still on my original 100 lapua brass. With that being said, I'm in the process of having a 6.5 SS built to get a bit more velocity. Had already purchased 200 pcs of 6.5 SAUM brass, but decided to jump on the 6.5 SS bandwagon after ADG released their brass. I'm going with a light weight setup 22" proof barrel and hoping to see around 3100fps with the 143 eldx. Since you reload, I'd seriously consider the 6.5 SS for the additional performance it offers over the 260ai and lack of fire forming. The 6.5 SS seems more efficient than several of the other similar offerings and appears to be "the better mousetrap". If you wanted to download the velocity you could easily match 260ai performance without stressing brass at all. [/QUOTE]
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