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<blockquote data-quote="slas" data-source="post: 2966566" data-attributes="member: 39669"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>IMR 4451</p><p>41g - 2541</p><p>41.5g - 2581</p><p>42g - 2585</p><p></p><p>Varget</p><p>36g - 2556</p><p>36.5g - 2606</p><p>37g - 2653</p><p></p><p>IMR 4350</p><p>42g - 2621</p><p>42.5g - 2621</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Please share your pet loads,recipes or advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slas, post: 2966566, member: 39669"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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