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Just got my Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading kit today.
I also have a Redding die set.
I have Norma brass and 120 gr TSX's for the components.
Any favorite loads to share?
What primers do you use and which powders.
I do not know where to start.
I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks a bunch.
Heeman
edited to add that this is for a 22 inch barrel.
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Never run a TSX but H4350 and H414 are good places to start...
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Never run a TSX but H4350 and H414 are good places to start... Not only a good place to start but stop as well. I've run just about all the powders and these two come out on top every time. I do use 760 for H414 though, basically the same powder.
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I was going to let him think he was a genius when he used those first but you ruined the suprise...grin...
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I have had good success with both IMR and H 4350 with bullet weights from 120-160 gr.
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I've had pretty good luck with RE-19 and the Sierra 120 gr. I use Federal Gold Medal primers for all my loads....
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I use Reloder 15 and H 414. I can't get enough Re 19 in the case to suit me. H414 produces the best groups with 120 gr TSX's, at somewhat over 2900 fps. Re 15 works best with 129 Hornadies, at just under 2900 fps. A modest dose of Re 15 and a Lapua 108 gr Scenar produced this 100-yard group... ![[Linked Image]](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/muledeer/108Scenar-260Rem.jpg) Hunting bullet groups run more like this...which seems entirely adequate, out of a 6.25 lb rifle... ![[Linked Image]](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/muledeer/PA040265.jpg) There are five bullet holes in the circle; the shot to the upper left is from a different load. I'm quite sold on the .260, and have found it fairly easy to load for. Dennis
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It that supposed to be a joke? Remember, I am totally new to this. I get easily confused!LOL Thanks! Heeman
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Not to speak for someone else, but what I think he meant to say was that he's never run a TSX.
Speaking for myself, I shot three deer last year with my .260 shooting 120 gr TSX's, and remain quite favorably impressed by their accuracy and terminal effectiveness.
FWIW...
DN
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Mule Deer,
What model of 260 rem are you shooting???
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Muledeer,
Okay, I got ya.
Thanks for the clarification.
Heeman
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Mule Deer,
What model of 260 rem are you shooting???
Doc I don't know that John even has a .260, but mine is a Remington 700 LMSS in a take-off Ti stock, with a 6x36 FX II. Like this... ![[Linked Image]](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/muledeer/P8080118.jpg) But the rifle did come to Alaska from Helena, Montana...so you never know  . Dennis
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Not to speak for someone else, but what I think he meant to say was that he's never run a TSX.
Speaking for myself, I shot three deer last year with my .260 shooting 120 gr TSX's, and remain quite favorably impressed by their accuracy and terminal effectiveness.
FWIW...
DN Correct, sorry for the confusion... Ya'll should know I'd never put "I've" in front of " never run a TSX" on this board.....grin... May get ugly...grin...
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Hey Greg,
"Ya" could have put "ran" instead of "run" in that phrase....grin..
You know it's all in fun.
I really appreciate all your valuable input.
Makes this hobby a whole lot easier and faster to start off.
Thanks-
Heeman
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Here are some H4350 and H414 .260 groups to add to the photos here... H414... ![[Linked Image]](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/GmoneyTLU/DSCN1850.jpg) H4350 and the 100 grain Sierra HP... ![[Linked Image]](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/GmoneyTLU/IMG_0424.jpg) My H4350 deer load...grin...They don't have a chance... ![[Linked Image]](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/GmoneyTLU/DSCN1753.jpg)
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260 is pretty versatile. For a 120 grain load anything from 4895 powder through RL22 should work well. 4350s and RL19 probably ideal
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Hi Greg,
If I missed it, could you tell me what components you use? Bullets, cases & primers?
Also what kind of rifle do you shoot?
Those are some impressive holes/hole.
Thanks,
Heeman
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Since were piling it on.... [img][IMG] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/su35/IMG_3824.jpg[/img][/img] A fav load using 140's is 50 grains of RL 25 in a once fired case, shoots 2's.
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43.5 grains of IMR 4064.. MV of 3350 out of a 22 inch barrel, Ruger 77 Mk2, Stainless, Boyd's Grey Laminate Stock..Leupold 3 x 9 with Target Dot reticle..
the other one I own, gets a load of 44 grains of IMR 4350 with a 140 grain Rem or Hornady SP... for an MV of 2750 fps... out of a 22 inch barrel... 4 power Weaver scope on that one for close cover hunting...
Or 30 grains of RL 7 with a Hornady 160 grain RN for 2400 fps..
in a Rem VLS, the same 100 grain load above chrono's at 3450 fps out of a 26 inch barrel...
120 Grain Sierra Match with 40 grains of W 748 chrono at 2900 fps out of the same VLS...
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SU35,
Your still playing with the Swift? Had any chance to compare it to the Berger 130s?
Heeman,
I started with 4350 and it has worked well with everything but the 100gr partitions. Dont forget about the 125Partitions as a do it all load as well. Cant beat the prices when you pick them up as seconds, I think I payed about $10 per 50.
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