I think I may have found my .260 load: 142gr matchkings through 1:9 twist barrel

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Went out to the range to try some new loads. I cleaned the barrel so I had to let off a few fouling shots. Once the barrel fouled, I was extremely impressed by the accuracy I was getting. Thanks to Cyanide, I increased a powder charge and it produced some great results. This is all using fresh Nosler .260 brass that hasn't even been fireformed yet. I can't wait to see what it does after neck sizing, outside neck turning and using my micrometer seater. 5 shots under 1/2 MOA. Center to center is .401" @ 100 yards. Here's the picture. I'm going to tinker with this load a bit but am happy I am producing results like this so far. This was shot using 6.5mm 142 gr. matchkings out of my .260 rem with a 28" shilen barrel. The twist rate is 1:9 and so far seems ok flinging the heavier guys.


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It's good to see that I didn't "pull" any shots :rolleyes:

I will be testing these loads @ 300m as soon as my range gets re-certified for that distance. Until then, 100 yards is all I got until I make it out to my quarter section.
Thanks to Sean @ North Shore Barrels for the awesome barrel.
 
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AKD said:
good luck with CHAS. might wana find some farm land.


Good group man. looking forward to seeing how it does at some distance.
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I am not a member at CHAS. Spruce grove needs to be recertified (that's where I shoot). All the work has been done, they are simply waiting for someone to come out and inspect it. Thanks for the compliments. I have some of my own farmland, just don't make it out there too much in the winter.
 
Great job. May be the need to put on the woolies to give it a try in the hinterland. I find similar results as well with the 142SMKs. Yes, distance will tell the tale. Suggest you try a range of 0.1gr up and down from this load and see what you find at even 200m. No telling until you try. Elky.....
 
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