260 Rem 130gr Norma Diamond Line

[86alaskan]

So, I'm looking into lightening up my 260 load and trying to run something in the 123-130gr bullet range. I see there are plenty of options, but I like to try things that the crowd isn't using. I know Berger makes a fine bullet, but I'd like to try out the Norma Diamond Line 130gr. Has anyone on here had a chance to run these from a 260 or other 6.5? I'd like to get them up around 2800fps from my 22in savage 1-8 twist. I'm thinking RL17, H4350, maybe IMR 4064? Thanks

 

[jpmimproved]

I know Prime Ammunition is using the Norma 130 Golden Target for their loads in 6.5 caliber, and has been lauded as some of the best factory stuff available, FWIW

 

[oinco]

130gr Norma Diamonds work very well in my .260, H4350 and R17 did well for me-2800fps+ should be easy. I am tempted to retry them with RL26 or Rl23...that would put the 130's nearer to 3200fps?

 

[Knotwild]

I saw these the other day, but don't know a thing about them. They do look interesting and they use Berger bullets. I have been shooting the Prime in a 6.5 Creedmoor CTR 20" barrel and it turns in good 5 shot groups.

https://choiceammunition.com/product-category/rifle/260-remington/

 

[86alaskan]

Thanks, I've been wondering about the RL26 but I'm not sure how well it would do in my 22" barrel. I run a suppressor so I actually look for loads with lower overall pressure. Right now I'm using the 143gr ELD-X and H4831sc, but I get a lot of compression to get to mag length. This is why I'm looking at a lighter bullet with good BC to make up for some of the weight. I run the ELD at about 2700fps, so if I can get the 130gr up to 2850 or so I think I'll be cooking with fire.

 

[Kurz]

Has anyone on here had a chance to run these from a 260 or other 6.5?

I'm running them in my 22" 6.5 Creedmoor between 2800 and 2900 with Re-16. I am pleased with the performance especially considering the shorter barrel. These are being used in a DBM with the seating at 2.900" OAL which gives me a tiny bit of maneuvering space with feeding. I'm also testing them in the newer 6.5 PRC from a DMB in both a 22" barrel (3000 fps) and 26" barrel (3150 fps). Of the two, I like the Creedmoor so far for the performance but I like the bigger case capacity for a longer barrel with the PRC. This goes along with my standard 6.5 GAP 4-S and the 6.5 WSM using the same bullet just stouter loads in a 26" barrel over Re-25.

Regards.

 

[TikkaSporter]

I'm running the 130 gr Norma Golden Target bullets (same bullet, no coating) in my 6.5x47 Lapua with a 22" barrel. They were a tad more finicky during load development compared to the Berger 130 AR Hybrids. In the end I found a good load with 41.6 gr H4350 and CCI 450 primers. 2.650" COL. Velocity is 2858 fps. Using a G7 BC of .2894 (slightly higher than the 130 AR Hybrid) and it is matching my drops out to 1200 yards (furthest I've tested).

 

[86alaskan]

Nice, heck Kurz, if you're getting that from a 22" creedmoor, I should be able to do 2900-3000 with the right powder out of my 260. I think I put a box of 500 on order. thanks guys

 

[Bemoni]

I'm using the Golden Target in .260 and at 2900 fps, it's a real tackdriver and it's used for both long range and field taget ( a hunting related discipline, here in Denmark ).
To all luck, the Golden Target is pretty much a standard shelf ware, around here and to a reasonable price, too.
I found that, the load was easy to work up and the bullet is quite tolerant to a relativily long jump for the lands ( 1,2 mm ) without affecting accuracy. It holds 0,6 moa, on 300 meters.

 

[sbhooper]

Nice, heck Kurz, if you're getting that from a 22" creedmoor, I should be able to do 2900-3000 with the right powder out of my 260. I think I put a box of 500 on order. thanks guys

You should get over 2900 with Re17, or IMR4350, based on my experience with the 129 Interlock in my .260. I get just over 3000 with Re17 out of a 24-inch barrel and just under that with IMR4350.