Finally got the right loads for my LRP 260
After 2 very frustrating range sessions and experimenting with 2 different bullets trying to find a good consistent, accurate load, it all came together. I bought a Savage LRP in .260 last fall and did not get to shoot over the winter but a little experimenting last fall and this spring was frustrating to say the least. I really wanted to get every bit of accuracy out of this rifle because I plan to do some 1000-1500 yd shooting. Well let me tell you I had no idea 0.010in is such a huge deal in seating depth with target bullets. I found that 41.5gr of H4350, Federal Match LR primers and 140gr Berger VLDs are awsome when seated to 2.260 at the ogive and 42gr H4350 same primer and a 142gr SMK seated 2.260 at the ogive are almost as good. here are the two best groups. I now have to load some up and zero the scope and test at long range. The 3 rd groups were shot at 100yds and the Bergers gave me .240in and the SMKs gave me .288in. I know 3rd groups are not as good as 5 but I was in a hurry to try these babies.
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Re: Finally got the right loads for my LRP 260
You just have to love it when it FInALLY all comes together. I went thru the very same BS with an old 30'06 I picked up at a pawn shop. After countless combinations of bullets & powder, I finally came across RL - 19 and a 180gr Nosler BT. Althought the recoil is enough to rattle my fillings, it's dead nutz on the money.
Good luck with it. That's some real good shootin' there...
Frank in Fla.
Oh yeah.... One more thing. Next time rotate the target before you scan it so I won't have to turn my monitor upside down to see them :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Re: Finally got the right loads for my LRP 260
LOL I will do that sorry. Thanks for the compliment on the shooting. The US Army taught me well.
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Thanks for the compliment on the shooting. The US Army taught me well.
I was in the Air force so I had to learn to shoot all by my lonesome...lol.