RE: need a deer load for a 260 rem
My favorite deer load in this caliber is a 129 gr. Hornady Interlock Spire Point using 46.5 grs. of Reloader 19. I use Remington brass and Rem. 9 1/2 primers. I get sub minute of angle groups out of my Rem. LSS Mountain Rifle.
I think that you got yourself a good rifle in a great caliber.