Load help for a 260 Rem XP100

Barry682 · March 19, 2009, 10:31 AM

I just was given an XP in 260 Rem, and need some help on loads for it, can't seem to find anything in my load books. Like this site will use it alot.

Thanks for the help

HiBC · March 20, 2009, 05:20 AM

I have a 14 in bbl MOA falling block handgun in .260

I made the assumption I shoild choose from powders recommended for .260 rifle loads,but in the quicker burning rates.

I only experimented with Re-15 and Varget.With a 120 gr ballistic tip.
I got about 2600 and groups around a nickel.

In the Hogdon annual it shows some Varget loads.I prefer you get charge weights from your manual,if you can.

Barry682 · March 20, 2009, 05:40 AM

I have 5 bolt pistols my favorite is a HS Precision in 7mm/08 but was just looking for some help for this new one will try this, thanls again.

rg1 · March 21, 2009, 01:16 AM

95 grain Hornady V-Max and Benchmark powder are like magic in a couple rifles I've seen. Should do well in an XP pistol too. I have one in .223 Rem.

March 19, 2009, 10:31 AM	#1
Barry682 Junior Member Join Date: March 19, 2009 Posts: 3	Load help for a 260 Rem XP100 I just was given an XP in 260 Rem, and need some help on loads for it, can't seem to find anything in my load books. Like this site will use it alot. Thanks for the help

March 20, 2009, 05:40 AM	#3
Barry682 Junior Member Join Date: March 19, 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks I have 5 bolt pistols my favorite is a HS Precision in 7mm/08 but was just looking for some help for this new one will try this, thanls again.

March 20, 2009, 05:20 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	I have a 14 in bbl MOA falling block handgun in .260 I made the assumption I shoild choose from powders recommended for .260 rifle loads,but in the quicker burning rates. I only experimented with Re-15 and Varget.With a 120 gr ballistic tip. I got about 2600 and groups around a nickel. In the Hogdon annual it shows some Varget loads.I prefer you get charge weights from your manual,if you can.

March 21, 2009, 01:16 AM	#4
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	95 grain Hornady V-Max and Benchmark powder are like magic in a couple rifles I've seen. Should do well in an XP pistol too. I have one in .223 Rem.