260rem and 140 accubonds

[todbartell]

Can the Hodgdon load data be that conservative on their loads? They list 41.1 as max for the 140's.

I'm maxed out at 2.833 OAL with the normal tikka mag

I see that, but they also list up to 43ish grains with 150/153gr bullets too

I recommend the M+ mag for the 260, you can really increase your loaded cartridge length which helps get more powder in the case, and shortens the long jump to lands which robs some pressure / velocity

https://nechakooutdoors.ca/tikka-t3x-magazine/

 

[freddyfour]

I use 43.3grs StaBALL 6.5 under 143 ELDx (2614 fps) and have gone up to 44.2grs with the 147gr ELDm (2700 fps) - from 22.4" T3x with the M+ magazine (2.95" OAL)

Just got out tonight, worked up to 43.3grs and that gave me just over 2700fps with Hornady brass and CCI 200 primers. Looks like a successful combination!