.260 Load Help using Lapua Brass

[tbeasley]

Hey guys
I have Lapua .243 brass that has been fire-formed to my action, but the seller didn't provide any load data for the .260. I know Lapua is thicker and can take less powder, so where would you'all start at with H4350 or Varget using 95 V-maxs or any of the 140gr. bullets.,Berger,V-Max, SMK)

Stevens 200 Action, Douglas SS barrel@24", SSS thumbhole stock, SSS Comp. trigger.

Any coments or suggestions welcomed. thanks guys.

 

[JER]

41.0 grains of H4350. I think Varget is too fast for the 260 Rem.

I'm at 42.5 with Remington brass and Lapua 123s and 139s.

 

[Forum Boss]

Varget,about 40-41.0 grains) is a good load for the 95gr V-Max.

I agree on H4350. My best load was H4350 with 123gr Scenars running about 2960.

For the 140gr class bullets you may also want to try VV N550. But H4350 gave me the best groups with the lowest ES/SD.

Others have had good luck with RL19 and it may give a little more velocity with the 140gr class bullets.

 

[RDesJardin]

40gr+ RE19 and work up wit the 140gr also 35gr+ Varget with 140's but is a little slow on velocity.

 

[RichE]

40.3grs of varget and 123's get me about 2920fps very accurate

I got a new load with 123's and H4350 going 3150fps...smokin