So I have a Sako Finnlight in 260. The reload data simply said load the bullets out as far as you can and the groups get scary good. I have the powder charges but not COAL. These were all 120 grain loads. I have quite a few 140 grain projectiles. I’m gonna try those for a bit. The rifle shoots pretty well with factory ammo...but the coal of a dummy round I made was 2.90” and it’s just about maxed out the Mag length and the round chambers with zero resistance. These may be stupid and trivial questions for many, but I simply felt like I should ask some folks opinions.

So here is my question(s)

1) where would be a good starting point as far as a powder charge?
2) how will pressures be with a bullet being seated so far out with starting charges of somewhere in the low 42-44+/- grains of powder?
3) has anyone actually ever seated bullets out this far in a 260?

Many thanks
Nick

Regards,
Nick- Georgia