by Hoot » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:36 am
You probably have already read this, but look to the .260 Remington for parallels. I built one up on a Savage 12BV frame earlier this winter, with the plan to work up loads this spring. I have all the components for reloading. Just got distracted in late winter with the 450B, which is kinda diametrically opposite of it. Given the fact that Bushmaster has chosen to go slow on their uppers delivery, I will get back to load development of the .260 to make the time pass. My starting bullet of interest is the Nosler 120 gr Ballistic tip. I have 50 that I shot-peen plated with HBN, ready to start loading. Just waiting for morning temps to be warm enough that I don't need gloves. It's 39F right now. For my afflicted hands, that's glove weather unfortunately. If you're looking to push the envelope on velocity, consider Reloader 17. Otherwise H4350 or Varget are good choices.
Hoot
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