well i did it 260 rem for the girl, need data

fwood · Dec 16, 2015

I bought a Remington 700 260 rem, 1-8 rot looking for data for 100g NPT and 120 BT. I think it will fit the bill for a 12 year old 72 lb girl who likes to hunt with dad.
Thanks in advance

Jon

Dwh7271 · Dec 16, 2015

Code:

Cartridge          : .260 Rem
Bullet             : .264, 100, Nosler BalTip 26100
Useable Case Capaci: 49.382 grain H2O = 3.206 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59000 psi, or 406 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

116 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 85%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ReloadSwiss RS 60                  102.5     48.9     3.17    3368   100.0    59001   10732   1.027  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                           101.6     48.5     3.14    3346    99.9    59001   10667   1.032  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                 101.6     48.5     3.14    3346    99.9    59001   10667   1.032  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       109.3     49.5     3.21    3328   100.0    59001   10199   1.039  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  108.3     52.5     3.40    3320    96.7    59001   11195   1.031  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                 110.0     53.8     3.49    3312    98.0    54010   11658   1.072  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                  105.5     50.3     3.26    3308    98.8    59001   10632   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                103.0     49.9     3.24    3290    97.5    59001   10626   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     106.4     50.0     3.24    3288    97.5    59001   10608   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                     100.5     48.4     3.13    3281    96.7    59001   10570   1.044  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                       100.5     48.4     3.13    3281    96.7    59001   10570   1.044  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          106.0     47.7     3.09    3281    98.9    59001   10351   1.046  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         106.0     47.7     3.09    3281    98.9    59001   10348   1.046  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      105.5     48.0     3.11    3279    98.9    59001   10363   1.060  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                    102.9     47.8     3.10    3277    98.8    59001   10450   1.052  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 52                   96.5     45.4     2.94    3271   100.0    59001    9834   1.051  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11                   98.9     46.5     3.01    3264    99.6    59001   10036   1.047  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon CFE223                      90.4     45.9     2.97    3260    99.8    59001    9931   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Big Game                    95.8     46.4     3.01    3258    99.6    59001    9937   1.047  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        109.7     49.7     3.22    3256    94.2    59001   10502   1.035  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895                            95.3     43.4     2.81    3255    99.6    59001    9975   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          110.0     52.3     3.39    3252    95.0    53384   11282   1.081  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                108.9     48.0     3.11    3250    99.8    59001    9643   1.043  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 110.0     50.1     3.24    3243    94.3    57589   10554   1.051  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11                        96.1     43.7     2.83    3242    99.4    59001    9904   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15                  96.1     43.7     2.83    3242    99.4    59001    9904   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation          96.1     43.7     2.83    3242    99.4    59001    9904   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B                          96.6     44.0     2.85    3241    99.6    59001    9852   1.057  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          104.9     49.3     3.19    3239    94.3    59001   10312   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        108.3     49.3     3.19    3239    94.3    59001   10312   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          108.3     49.3     3.19    3239    94.3    59001   10312   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2                       90.9     45.2     2.93    3238   100.0    59001    9730   1.059  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748                      88.4     43.3     2.81    3237   100.0    59001    9418   1.051  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       98.2     45.2     2.93    3236    99.9    59001    9738   1.068  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          98.2     45.2     2.93    3236    99.9    59001    9738   1.068  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                      100.4     45.2     2.93    3229    99.8    59001    9658   1.068  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895                       92.7     42.2     2.73    3227    99.8    59001    9641   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       105.9     48.9     3.17    3227    96.3    59001   10117   1.052  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031                            95.9     40.8     2.64    3226   100.0    59001    8956   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320                            98.1     43.9     2.85    3225    99.6    59001    9553   1.041  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        97.4     45.3     2.94    3224    98.5    59001    9923   1.060  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Wild Boar                   91.1     44.3     2.87    3223    99.6    59001    9675   1.053  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H                        93.0     42.3     2.74    3223    99.6    59001    9670   1.056  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           110.0     48.0     3.11    3222    98.7    56629   10071   1.074  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                       100.2     44.6     2.89    3220    99.8    59001    9634   1.064  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 516                 93.8     45.5     2.95    3214    98.5    59001    9783   1.053  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9                    93.6     44.0     2.85    3213    99.6    59001    9576   1.053  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         105.0     47.3     3.06    3213    96.8    59001   10007   1.063  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         110.0     50.1     3.24    3210    93.9    56245   10394   1.063  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520                       91.0     43.7     2.83    3209   100.0    59001    9152   1.070  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6                        93.1     43.7     2.83    3209   100.0    59001    9152   1.070  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064                       98.0     43.7     2.83    3208   100.0    59001    9148   1.088  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       110.0     51.4     3.33    3207    91.0    54956   10737   1.067  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507                 90.2     42.8     2.78    3206   100.0    59001    9347   1.055  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data      96.9     45.5     2.95    3206    98.6    59001    9666   1.057  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350                      107.6     47.9     3.10    3204    95.8    59001    9866   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350                           105.6     47.8     3.10    3204    95.9    59001    9857   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             108.7     52.2     3.38    3203    94.2    59001    9991   1.044  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321                        88.5     43.3     2.81    3202   100.0    59001    9356   1.061  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation        99.0     45.4     2.95    3202    96.9    59001    9674   1.038  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530                     89.4     40.9     2.65    3199   100.0    59001    9249   1.054  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208                         98.2     43.4     2.81    3198    99.2    59001    9496   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET                      98.6     43.4     2.81    3198    99.2    59001    9496   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S062                          97.1     43.0     2.79    3197   100.0    59001    9279   1.065  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      108.8     48.8     3.17    3197    93.0    59001    9942   1.046  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       110.0     50.6     3.28    3196    95.3    56544   10171   1.076  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 50                   97.0     45.9     2.98    3195    97.2    59001    9734   1.057  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341                        91.9     45.0     2.92    3195    99.6    59001    9337   1.055  ! Near Maximum !

Code:

Cartridge          : .260 Rem
Bullet             : .264, 120, Nosler BalTip 26120
Useable Case Capaci: 47.442 grain H2O = 3.080 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59000 psi, or 406 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

125 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 85%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26                 109.2     51.4     3.33    3146    99.8    59001   11426   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          109.7     50.1     3.24    3104    98.2    59001   11314   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60                   99.4     45.6     2.96    3092   100.0    59001   10203   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  105.5     49.2     3.19    3074    98.5    59001   10955   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  98.5     45.2     2.93    3071   100.0    59001   10146   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            98.5     45.2     2.93    3071   100.0    59001   10146   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       105.8     46.0     2.98    3046   100.0    59001    9688   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       109.2     49.0     3.18    3045    94.9    59001   10869   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                  102.1     46.8     3.03    3038    99.7    59001   10225   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    110.0     49.2     3.19    3036    94.1    56616   11155   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 99.9     46.5     3.02    3027    98.9    59001   10309   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        109.9     48.6     3.15    3027    94.7    59001   10736   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     103.2     46.6     3.02    3026    98.9    59001   10293   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      97.4     45.1     2.92    3018    98.3    59001   10261   1.130  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        97.4     45.1     2.92    3018    98.3    59001   10261   1.130  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 107.7     47.1     3.05    3016    96.7    59001   10429   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 110.0     48.6     3.15    3015    96.2    55819   10858   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       110.0     48.6     3.15    3015    96.2    55819   10858   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       110.0     48.6     3.15    3015    96.2    55819   10858   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          102.7     44.4     2.88    3011    99.7    59001    9943   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         102.8     44.5     2.88    3011    99.7    59001    9940   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      102.2     44.7     2.90    3009    99.8    59001    9938   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     99.7     44.6     2.89    3009    99.7    59001   10056   1.139  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        106.8     46.4     3.01    3009    96.4    59001   10327   1.118  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         108.4     47.4     3.07    3008    96.6    59001   10346   1.124  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    110.0     51.1     3.31    3007    92.0    55665   11065   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     110.0     52.4     3.40    2999    96.8    57631   10431   1.128  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           107.9     45.2     2.93    2993    99.8    59001    9737   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11                   95.9     43.3     2.81    2991   100.0    59001    9577   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 52                   93.4     42.2     2.73    2989   100.0    59001    9318   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        105.3     46.1     2.98    2988    96.4    59001   10121   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          102.0     46.1     2.98    2988    96.4    59001   10121   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          105.3     46.1     2.98    2988    96.4    59001   10121   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon CFE223                      87.6     42.7     2.76    2985   100.0    59001    9446   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Big Game                    92.8     43.2     2.80    2984   100.0    59001    9478   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       108.0     47.8     3.09    2983    97.6    59001   10035   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895                            92.3     40.4     2.62    2978   100.0    59001    9481   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                105.6     44.7     2.89    2977   100.0    59001    9173   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   108.5     48.0     3.11    2972    94.1    59001   10090   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       102.8     45.7     2.96    2971    97.9    59001    9860   1.138  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11                        93.1     40.7     2.64    2969    99.9    59001    9446   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15                  93.1     40.7     2.64    2969    99.9    59001    9446   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation          93.1     40.7     2.64    2969    99.9    59001    9446   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B                          93.6     40.9     2.65    2967   100.0    59001    9374   1.145  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2                       88.1     42.0     2.72    2963   100.0    59001    9237   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             105.9     48.8     3.17    2962    96.4    59001    9852   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       95.1     42.0     2.72    2961   100.0    59001    9236   1.156  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          95.1     42.0     2.72    2961   100.0    59001    9236   1.156  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        94.5     42.2     2.74    2959    99.5    59001    9543   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748                      85.6     40.3     2.61    2956   100.0    59001    8909   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         101.9     44.1     2.86    2955    98.3    59001    9714   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       97.2     42.1     2.73    2955   100.0    59001    9162   1.156  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320                            95.1     40.9     2.65    2952   100.0    59001    9104   1.129  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Wild Boar                   88.4     41.3     2.68    2952   100.0    59001    9225   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895                       89.8     39.3     2.54    2951   100.0    59001    9141   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350                      104.5     44.7     2.90    2950    97.5    59001    9621   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 516                 91.0     42.4     2.75    2950    99.5    59001    9419   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350                           102.6     44.6     2.89    2949    97.6    59001    9608   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H                        90.1     39.4     2.55    2949   100.0    59001    9197   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      105.9     45.6     2.96    2949    95.2    59001    9780   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        97.2     41.6     2.69    2948   100.0    59001    9159   1.152  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation        96.2     42.5     2.75    2945    98.4    59001    9395   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9                    90.8     41.0     2.66    2943   100.0    59001    9129   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data      94.0     42.4     2.75    2942    99.6    59001    9291   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      110.0     47.7     3.09    2937    93.4    54007   10299   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 50                   94.2     42.9     2.78    2937    98.6    59001    9429   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                         100.5     43.0     2.79    2934    99.1    59001    9396   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031                            92.6     37.9     2.45    2934   100.0    59001    8454   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507                 87.4     39.9     2.58    2931   100.0    59001    8857   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208                         95.4     40.5     2.62    2930    99.9    59001    9092   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET                      95.7     40.5     2.62    2930    99.9    59001    9092   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 110.0     47.1     3.05    2930    99.7    50320   10078   1.202
SNPE Vectan SP 7                    89.1     41.8     2.71    2929    99.5    59001    9203   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC                         88.3     41.6     2.70    2929    99.2    59001    9294   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520                       88.0     40.6     2.63    2928   100.0    59001    8656   1.160  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6                        90.1     40.6     2.63    2928   100.0    59001    8656   1.160  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                      110.0     48.1     3.12    2928    98.4    55406    9777   1.183  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321                        85.8     40.4     2.62    2928   100.0    59001    8874   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       99.2     42.6     2.76    2927    97.6    59001    9477   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          99.2     42.6     2.76    2927    97.6    59001    9477   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341                        89.1     42.0     2.72    2927   100.0    59001    8904   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        96.1     42.6     2.76    2926    97.6    59001    9470   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  110.0     51.3     3.33    2926    93.3    51945   10700   1.179  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 NT ~approximation        98.0     42.6     2.76    2925    99.0    59001    9197   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064                       94.7     40.5     2.63    2924   100.0    59001    8647   1.178  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     110.0     47.6     3.08    2924    94.8    50769   10577   1.198
Bofors RP15                        110.0     47.6     3.08    2924    94.8    50769   10577   1.198
Lovex S062                          94.1     40.0     2.59    2923   100.0    59001    8785   1.154  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530                     86.7     38.1     2.47    2922   100.0    59001    8752   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4064                            96.3     39.8     2.58    2922    99.9    59001    8923   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                110.0     51.3     3.33    2919    93.1    51655   10689   1.182  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 8208 XBR                        88.6     38.7     2.51    2914   100.0    59001    8664   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201                           91.2     39.0     2.53    2912   100.0    59001    8738   1.158  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       104.6     48.7     3.16    2911    94.2    59001    9526   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N540                     92.8     41.0     2.66    2907   100.0    59001    8592   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N150                    102.3     42.2     2.74    2907   100.0    59001    8601   1.150  ! Near Maximum !

fwood · Dec 16, 2015

Thanks for the data it will be put to good use.

Jon

Dwh7271 · Dec 16, 2015

Glad to help!

gerry · Dec 16, 2015

fwood":2eyt6y0c said:
I bought a Remington 700 260 rem, 1-8 rot looking for data for 100g NPT and 120 BT. I think it will fit the bill for a 12 year old 72 lb girl who likes to hunt with dad.
Thanks in advance

Jon

Hard to beat H 4895 for starting out, that's what we did in my wife's 6.5x55 starting out with 120 gr Ballistic Tips.

https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20Red ... 0Loads.pdf

H 4895 actually does pretty good even at max loads not too far below full power H 4350 loads.

Those new Remington 700's with the faster twist are good guns from what I have read and extremely versatile as she gets bigger.

fwood · Dec 16, 2015

Well that's the hope I picked up a used youth short action bdl stock and I am going to drop it in that. As she grows put it back in the factory stock. It will be mostly a mule deer/elk gun. I know a little light for elk but better than a 243 and plenty have fallen to that. I just wanted a light recoil so she will enjoy it a much as possible. I figured we would start with the 100gr partitions and go from there.

Jon

shoots_5 · Dec 16, 2015

I wouldn't underestimate the 260 for elk. A good 140gr bullet has a very good sectional density and will penetrate sufficiently. I wouldn't feel lacking with a 260 and a 140gr bullet for elk.

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gerry · Dec 16, 2015

I would agree, I wouldn't think twice about hunting moose with a 260 either.

Have tried the 100 gr PT before but didn't get great accuracy in the 260. Ironically they shot great out of a 264 Win Mag with a very long throat so I do know the bullets can be accurate. Tough little slug though, it is worth a try in her 260.

Wis65x55 · Dec 16, 2015

The 260 Remington can do a lot more than many people think. What the cartridge lacks in velocity, it makes up for in trajectory and penetration. My fiancé uses this cartridge for deer hunting and found the recoil very tolerable. The recipe: Nosler brass, WLR primer, 43g IMR 4350 120gr bt. I know that my fiancé's daughters are able to handle this load without any complaining.
Keith

Jimbeaux82 · Dec 17, 2015

I load 44.5 grs H4350 with a 120 gr NBT for 2750 fps from a 20" barrel achieving MOA. However, this is close to a full power load and you might drop 2-3 grains powder as a starting load for your daughter

6mm Remington · Dec 17, 2015

That sounds like a great little round for your daughter. Very cool that she likes to tag along with dad in the outdoors. Hopefully she'll get something soon hunting and will have a great experience and want to do it again. What good is this forum without pictures!
David

fwood · Dec 17, 2015

It looks like imr 4350 is the go to powder, It will be a while before I get started on this I need glass and a few other things. I can only do one thing at a time right now. I will post pix when its done.

DrMike · Dec 17, 2015

Very neat gift for your daughter. I built a 260 for my 13 year old grandson. He loves the rifle and shoots it well. My girls never hunted with me, but they sure did wade a lot of rivers pursuing trout and Dolly Varden with their dad. Very neat picture you've posted.

Guybo · Dec 17, 2015

My daughter has been shooting a 260 for several years now and has taken some really nice deer with it. She started out with a model 7 and is now shooting a Rem 700 that I bought her about six months ago. All the deer she's taken has been with the Sierra 120gr PH but I'm hoping to work with the 120gr BT soon. I've had good results with IMR 4320, 4064, and RL19 and achieved some really good accuracy with IMR4895 which is what we've been using lately.
I've actually never even tried 4350 but I may when I start working with the BT. I also see in the Nosler data that some really good speeds were achieved using H414 with the 120gr BT so i also plan to try that as well. The 260 is a deer stopper for sure.

fwood · Dec 17, 2015

It seems like there is a big gap in bullet weight in 6.5, why is there nothing in a 110 or 115 seems like a 110 NAB or Partition would be a screamer? Hello Nosler?

Jon

rmarshall · Dec 17, 2015

I have found that Reloader 17 is an awesome powder in the 260 rem, been using it under the 120 BT and the 125 Partition. I have the newer 700 with the 1-8 twist. It also shoots well from the ruger hawkeye. Smoked a big buck this year with the R17 125 Partition this year.

fwood · Dec 17, 2015

Thanks for all the good data, any #'s for 100 gr npt? I am excited to put this one together. It is going to be fun for me as well.

jon

6mm Remington · Dec 17, 2015

Very neat photo with you and your daughter. Now see that wasn't too hard! :lol:

Wis65x55 · Dec 17, 2015

I have found that 24gr of SR 4759 will push a 120gr bullet along at about 2100fps from a 20" barrel. That should be a good starter load for your daughter.
Keith

fwood · Dec 21, 2015

I downloaded the reduced load data from Hodgdon I am going to see how it thumps and go from there.

Thanks

jon

well i did it 260 rem for the girl, need data

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