.260 Rem and 140 Berger VLD

[selmerfan]

I picked up a couple hundred of these bullets to play with in my 18" MGM Encore barrel. I had MGM put a long throat in it to maximize case capacity and it shoots 129 Interlocks and 130 Accubonds very well with a max load of IMR 4350.
For the Bergers would you recommend switching powders? If so, to what? I have about a half pound of H4350, 7828SSC, Varget, H380, a little IMR 4831, and need to pick up some Ramshot Hunter. Also RL15 and 8208XBR.
I've read the seating depth recommendations from Berger. Where would start with loads and which powder?
Thanks!

 

[338 dude]

I picked up a couple hundred of these bullets to play with in my 18" MGM Encore barrel. I had MGM put a long throat in it to maximize case capacity and it shoots 129 Interlocks and 130 Accubonds very well with a max load of IMR 4350.
For the Bergers would you recommend switching powders? If so, to what? I have about a half pound of H4350, 7828SSC, Varget, H380, a little IMR 4831, and need to pick up some Ramshot Hunter. Also RL15 and 8208XBR.
I've read the seating depth recommendations from Berger. Where would start with loads and which powder?
Thanks!

4831 -4350

 

[just_jon]

 

[Matt_C]

I shoot H4350 in my 260 with Berger. 140 grain VLD's

 

[selmerfan]

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That's VERY helpful. Thank you!

 

[lamiglas]

I have loaded for several 260's using the 140 berger vldh and H4350. Its magic!

 

[deadidarren]

Just remember the burger manual and yes I have 1 as far as I'm concerned the loads were done by lawyers and every Calibre and they have been several that I have loaded for what they list as max would be a good starting point no I'm not telling you to do that I'm just saying that the loads are very mild learn how to go up find pressure come back a tad and that's your winner

 

[jimbires]

I use RL26 in my 260 with 140 grain bullets . I have not shot Bergers yet , but RL26 will be my first choice powder to try with them .

I throated this rifle longer . I get velocity in the 2900's FPS shooting 140 grain nosler ballistic tip bullets .

 

[Bfish22]

H4350 and 140 vlds .030" off the lands for me was the easy button.

 

[Rflshootr]

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Now that's a HAMMER!

 

[sierracharlie338]

Now that's a HAMMER!

Alllll day!!!!

 

[Rick Richard]

Like most have said "4350", but don't be afraid to try Varget too.

 

[just_jon]

Just remember the burger manual and yes I have 1 as far as I'm concerned the loads were done by lawyers and every Calibre and they have been several that I have loaded for what they list as max would be a good starting point no I'm not telling you to do that I'm just saying that the loads are very mild learn how to go up find pressure come back a tad and that's your winner

Lawyers!!!! I ran QL for the powders you have on hand. It predicted a H4350 max (at or just under pressure max) load to be 1.0 grains higher than Berger's data. IMR 4831 max indicated is 1.3 grains higher than Berger. Start low and work up as always. This is a computer prediction only.

 

[Flintlock shooter]

I have had great success with H4350 but now run H4831SC.