I've started reloading for my Tikka 260 and was hoping to get some input on what others are doing. It's got a 1:8 twist on it so I know it should shoot the 140 grainers well but I wanted to start with 120 and 130 grain first thinking one of them would be my OK deer load. Last week I loaded some 120 grain Sierra Pro Hunter's but most of that was for break in. Last week I picked up some Berger 130 VLD Hunting bullets and loaded them up. Below are the results of my first attempt with these bullets.
IMR 4451
41g - 2541
41.5g - 2581
42g - 2585
Varget
36g - 2556
36.5g - 2606
37g - 2653
IMR 4350
42g - 2621
42.5g - 2621
The OAL was set to 2.960 with a few groups set at 2.965 (distance to my lands is 2.980). My research on the web showed most had success .015 to .020 off the lands. All the above speeds are considered low so I'll need to work up while checking for any pressure signs. Had none with the groups above. Groups were fair with the IMR 4451 showing good accuracy albeit the slow speed. I've had trouble finding H4350 so looks like I'll be trying to find the sweet spot with one of the above powers, leaning more towards the 4451 right now.
Please share your pet loads,recipes or advice.
IMR 4451
41g - 2541
41.5g - 2581
42g - 2585
Varget
36g - 2556
36.5g - 2606
37g - 2653
IMR 4350
42g - 2621
42.5g - 2621
The OAL was set to 2.960 with a few groups set at 2.965 (distance to my lands is 2.980). My research on the web showed most had success .015 to .020 off the lands. All the above speeds are considered low so I'll need to work up while checking for any pressure signs. Had none with the groups above. Groups were fair with the IMR 4451 showing good accuracy albeit the slow speed. I've had trouble finding H4350 so looks like I'll be trying to find the sweet spot with one of the above powers, leaning more towards the 4451 right now.
Please share your pet loads,recipes or advice.