Actually, they do; when you load over 140 or heaver gr. bullets.
Cartridge : .260 Rem
Bullet : .264, 156, Norma VULKAN 66535
Useable Case Capaci: 47.895 grain H2O = 3.110 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 60000 psi, or 413 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 103 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
26 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 85%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant RL26 97.6 46.3 3.00 2708 100.0 60000 11840 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828ssc 99.0 44.9 2.91 2655 97.8 60000 11820 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
AA MagPro 100.5 47.2 3.06 2653 95.9 60000 12258 1.194 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL22 100.3 44.7 2.90 2643 98.8 60000 11753 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 100.6 48.4 3.13 2638 99.3 60000 11342 1.185 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL23 102.6 44.3 2.87 2627 100.0 60000 10607 1.184 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL17 87.9 40.7 2.64 2623 100.0 60000 10445 1.183 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL25 103.0 45.2 2.93 2606 100.0 54437 11382 1.206 ! Near Maximum !
Cartridge : 6.5 Creedmoor
Bullet : .264, 156, Norma VULKAN 66535
Useable Case Capaci: 48.123 grain H2O = 3.125 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 60000 psi, or 413 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 103 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
27 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 85%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant RL26 97.2 46.4 3.00 2707 100.0 60000 11880 1.171 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828ssc 98.7 45.0 2.92 2656 97.9 60000 11878 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
AA MagPro 100.2 47.2 3.06 2654 96.0 60000 12319 1.196 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL22 99.9 44.8 2.90 2644 98.9 60000 11803 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 100.3 48.5 3.14 2638 99.3 60000 11392 1.187 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL23 102.2 44.4 2.88 2626 100.0 60000 10645 1.186 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL17 87.5 40.7 2.64 2622 100.0 60000 10483 1.185 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RL25 103.0 45.4 2.94 2614 100.0 54952 11442 1.203 ! Near Maximum !
Do you? How many firings on your creedmoor brass?However, many would consider Alpha better brass than Lapua.
There is plenty of 260 rem brass selection.
Do you? How many firings on your creedmoor brass?
Would you quit putting words in my mouth. I know you find this painful, I know you will never win this argument, and I know you have zip for experience with either the brass or the cartridge. I did not say that Alpha brass was better, ever, but from what I can see so far it certainly does not take any back seat to Lapua. Your experience may say otherwise, but you have none.
Now, again, there is more selection of brass for the Creedmoor and for the flash in the pan you guys say it is that’s akin to a miracle.
Do you have some concern that there is not enough selection of 6.5 CM brass ?
Or that it will wear out faster than the same brand .260 brass?
What exactly is the concern?
You are the type of person that gets a taste of experience and becomes a self-proclaimed internet expert. A person who discounts others experiences based on what you read on the internet. And three months (?) owning a certain cartridge. One, that I might add, has not even been hunting. Let alone killed.
No one is putting words in your mouth. Certainly not me. Direct your anger somewhere else.
As for what the creedmoor does that the 260 rem doesn't. It absolutely has nothing to do with a better set of reloading components.
I have no experience with 6.5 creedmoor but this thread isn't only about you. Or the creedmoor. Get over yourself.
This is the modern version of .270 vs .280
BigRedd would be proud.
I was just thinking the same thing. I prefer the 280.
I’ve often said that unless you know, you could never guess by an animals reaction to being hit what cartridge the hunter was shooting. I think most of it is in someone’s head.
True... until you can't find the animal to confirm what was only in your head...
Well I’ll be. That’s never happened. Maybe try shooting animals somewhere other than the guts.
Yep, after shooting a bit of thin skinned gamed in the lungs its pretty easy to become complacent. Or over confident. Not sure what the right word is.




























