I'll probably stick to AMAX or bergers this year in my 6.5x284, since the new ELDs are hard to find and go quickly when they are available (and likely will continue to do so until the new is knocked off of them), but may have to look into those 135s when they're readily available.
Very good shooting! I'll be interested to hear how they work in your 260. I've been happy with the 139gr Scenar, but wouldn't be against trying something else.
PS- If you keep this up, you'll have to change your screen name...
This load is IMR 7977, worked up from 59.5 grains. 61.4 grs IMR 7977 Hornady 2nd run brass Tula LRM primer 2.950" coal 2.190" bto 3150 fps
135 is a nice balanced weight bullet for this round in my opinion, filling a little nitch....the more choices, the better. Steve is also working on a 147gr JLK as well.
Thanks for the report Pat, always nice to catch some winds like that for testing! Looks like a great 6.5mm option, bullet choices are so very good these days.
What's your take on pointed vs unpointed JLK's on animals?
This load is IMR 7977, worked up from 59.5 grains. 61.4 grs IMR 7977 Hornady 2nd run brass Tula LRM primer 2.950" coal 2.190" bto 3150 fps
135 is a nice balanced weight bullet for this round in my opinion, filling a little nitch....the more choices, the better. Steve is also working on a 147gr JLK as well.
Good information, just picked up 3 #'s of it....Glad you posted it!
They make some good bullets. Used them in my 250AI,108gns, and the 168`s in the 7 Wby. In the 7, bullet acts like a Berger on the only deer I killed with it.