Can you use 85 grain bullets in the .260 for varmints?

[jonbearman]

I cant seem to find much detail on lighter bullets for varmints like woodchucks. I have some 85 grain bullets I would like to try out of a .260 rem?

 

[justpassinthru]

I have shot the 85 grain Sierras in both my 260 and my 6.5 Grendel.
This is the most accurate bullet that I have found for each rifle.
If I planned on really long shots I might look for one with a higher B/C but for 100-200 yards, this one does it for me.

 

[jonbearman]

Care to share your recipe?

 

[justpassinthru]

I'm loading 49 grains of WW760 in the 260 with the bullet just kissing the lands. Best I remember, that's good for a little over 3300 fps.

 

[RHux]

I used 90gr TNT's to great effect on PD's this year .

 

[bobinpa]

Sent you a PM. I use the 85 gr Varminter in a 6.5 x 47 Lapua. I did have a couple of kills at 550 - 600 yds this year.
Good luck
Bob

 

[2506]

I have used the 100 gr Sierra HP in my 6.5X55 on ground hogs and it is WICKED on them. It red mist them and scatters pieces. I was running them right at 3200 fps.

 

[jonbearman]

Thanks fellas!

 

[Coolhand]

Jonbearman , I shoot 90 per cent 85 grain Sierra HP'S out of my .260 for Giant Mice . Barrel is 1:8 26".
I can load anywhere from 40-42 grains ADI2208 ( H4350 ) I have recently split the diff to 41.5 grains.

regards
Mike.

 

[jonbearman]

Thank you! Mike

 

[Brians356]

I used 90gr TNT's to great effect on PD's this year .

+1 90-gr TNT perfect medicine for woodchucks.