Load for MH in .260???

[carverk]

For the purposes of a good solid hunting load for all three, you'll be fine. Nothing to fret about. Reloading is a relaxing.... We'll help ya out!!!

Let us know when you want a shopping list for your goodies.

I have all the equipment just got a set of dies for 338 still need dies for 6.5cm and 223

[mytiburon]

Ok my load is H4350 42.3 GR @ 2650 FPS 2.85 COAL, GM210M primers
18.6 medium barrel with JP handguard and ATRS brake
Fits in the mags.

[Gunneegoogoo]

Ok my load is H4350 42.3 GR @ 2650 FPS 2.85 COAL, GM210M primers
18.6 medium barrel with JP handguard and ATRS brake
Fits in the mags.

Thank you!!!

[alberta tactical rifle]

Keep in mind that SMALL base dies are needed for reloading an AR style rifle as there is about .125" of the casing that is not supported in the chamber and it swells from being discharged. Most if all standard sizing dies will not size the casings down right above the extractor groove, so reliable feeding is then a harder to achieve.

Scenars are great bullets for target, but not so much for hunting. There are better alternatives.

[carverk]

Keep in mind that SMALL base dies are needed for reloading an AR style rifle as there is about .125" of the casing that is not supported in the chamber and it swells from being discharged. Most if all standard sizing dies will not size the casings down right above the extractor groove, so reliable feeding is then a harder to achieve.

Scenars are great bullets for target, but not so much for hunting. There are better alternatives.

Is this the same with the 338 federal ?
Any chance You have or can get dies for 338 federal ?

[Gunneegoogoo]

Is this the same with the 338 federal ?
Any chance You have or can get dies for 338 federal ?

If ATRS doesn't have Brownells has RCBS AR dies in .338fed

After looking for a solid 12 minutes, I don't see any other non-custom options for .338 small base....

Redding does make a seater....

[burnaby]

At least at 100m the 139 scenar had similar POI as 140 VLD Hunting. Will try 200m next trip (max for local range).

So the better alternatives for hunting?

...
Scenars are great bullets for target, but not so much for hunting. There are better alternatives.

[peacefrog]

At least at 100m the 139 scenar had similar POI as 140 VLD Hunting. Will try 200m next trip (max for local range).

So the better alternatives for hunting?

I hear Hornady Interbonds are quite good for hunting, as noted above the Lapua Scenar is a great target bullet, but not so great for hunting.

[alberta tactical rifle]

I hear Hornady Interbonds are quite good for hunting, as noted above the Lapua Scenar is a great target bullet, but not so great for hunting.

Hornady SST or ELD X, Swift Scirrocco, Nosler Ballistic Tip. All have polymer tips so will feed well and all are designed for hunting applications and are known to be accurate bullets. I know there are many other bullets that will work as well, but Scenars and Hornady Match bullets do not work well for hunting, this from 1st hand experience.

[rem338win]

The Scenars work just fine as a hunting bullet Rick. I'd load and treat them just like any cup and core.
Their jackets are relatively thick (but consistent) and the 123gr is a bullet I've used on deer. It made similar wound channels to the Accubonds.

I was starting them at 3250fps out of a 6.5 Rem Mag, so expect they will do well at more civilized velocity.

I would recommend H4350 as a powder as well.