260 rem 123 and 139 scenars VV550 powder?

[Ilmo]

any one willing to share loads using VV550 and 123 or 139 scenars in a rem 260?
Thanks in advance

 

[Erik Cortina]

I don't shoot a .260 but my 139 gr bullet load in my 6.5x47 Lapua using N550 is 39.8 gr. Start at 38.0 and work up from there until you see pressure signs.

Start at 40.0 gr. for the 123's.

 

[louielouie]

While testing my 260 using Winchester 243 brass (max case capacity) initial loads with RL-17 & 123's showed promise although at a very stout loading density. How is easy is VV550 to work with? VV has been off my radar for a number of reasons.

 

[HTSmith]

I got up to 44.0Gr of N550 behind a 120 Gr Nosler Ballistic Tip with Remington primers. This is a hot load. Sierra is now showing a maximum of 42.4 Gr. It was one of those deals where every increase in powder shrunk the group. Primer pockets didn't hold up long but it was fast and very accurate. I've since changed over to H4350 but this should give you some idea of a max load behind a 123. Your mileage may vary--start low and work up.