Just wrapped ordering my new Savage 260 Rem through NSS (Jim is a great guy - can't help but throw him a plug).

The Home CEO is starting to put some controls on how much is being spent on this project - though - she was nice enough to at least try to help. She gave me a box containing:

2 lb H4350
100 Rem 260 Brass
1k Tula LR Primers
200 Nosler 6.5 120gr BT
Redding Deluxe FL Die Set 260

(Yes, my wife buys me reloading gear)

While I have been reloading for 5.56/6.8/308/9mm for a while - the 260 is a new beast for me. Of course, there are plenty of resources available online but I thought I would ask-

Anyone have ideas on a good starting point for me with this on a 28" 1:8 Criterion?

Is this combination that can be made to work?

Appreciate any thoughts offerred.