WV Hunter

I posted this in the gun section earlier today...I realized that is probably should have gone here.

Anyhow, I just got one of the guns I've been wanting a long time. Rem 700 Mtn Rifle in .260

So I'm gonna get with my dad this spring (he has the reloading stuff) and work up some loads for it. Looking at all the bullets available in 6.5 - I'm probably leaning towards one of these. Nosler 125gr partition, or the 130gr Accubond, and Hornady 129gr SP Interlock, or the 129gr SST.

I've used the 139gr BTSP Interlocks in my .280 for 25yrs, and they are awesome...both in accuracy, and on game.


Suggestions on a good load for my .260 would be appreciated. Thanks

alleyyooper

Be safe and keep all your body parts intact. Buy a reloading manual or Two. Some powder companys have loads listed on their web site I THINK cause I havn't looked.

Al

WV Hunter

Thanks Al. I'm guessing no one around here shoots a .260

I've gathered up some load suggestions to try out from some old posts, and also from some other websites too.

skb2706

I shoot the same rifle in .260. Mine shoots very well using H414 and either a 125 gr Partition or 140 gr. Sst.

WV Hunter

Woo Hoo! someone else does shoot a .260

Thanks skb.

skb2706

Not only .260 but in the same gun as well.

Most of the people I hunt with use more traditional chamberings. But I found that when they had gun issues they had no problem using the .260. I use the 140 gr sst for plains deer and antelope. Haven't hunted with the partitions but I did work up a good load. My next plan is Barnes tsx and elk.

WV Hunter

I love the mountain rifles. To me, they are THE perfect rifle for hunting. I have a .280 I've used for the past 25 yrs...love it. Now I got a twin for it

skb2706

I believe mine is one of the very first LSS Mtn rifle chambered in .260. It is a 1 in 9 twist, dated 1997. Later ones were twisted 1 in 8. Best handling bolt rifle in the field that I own.

WV Hunter

I agree they handle so well. Mine is blued/walnut, and really nice. Previous owner said he bought it new in 2004. I don't know for sure what twist it is, I thought it was a 1:9 from what I've read. I guess I need to call Remington to find out for sure.

I almost bought a LSS .260 back when they were still available, and kinda been kicking myself ever since - which led me to getting the one I have now. I don't have a clue why Remington doesn't offer the .260 in the mountain rifle every year. Its about as perfect as you can get. Heck, its THEIR cartrigde and you can hardly find any guns they offer it in. Savage offers it in more models than Remington, go figure.

Big Z

I bet some h4350 and a 129sst would get you somewhere.