Will 10% reduced 6.5x55 loads work for .260 rem?

loach · August 22, 2002, 03:13 PM

I'm trying to begin loading .260 rem, but am having trouble finding a lot of load data for the cartridge. I know it's VERY similar to the 6.5mmx55 Swedish Mauser cartridge.

Anyhow, I just got a set of LEE Pacesetter dies for the .260 rem and the load data that came with it says "These are 6.5x55 loads reduced 10% for your safety".

Does this mean I could safely take any 6.5x55 load data I find, reduce 10% and use it in a .260 rem?

If not, does anyone know of a good source for .260 rem load data?

Thanks in advance!

bfoster · August 24, 2002, 11:43 AM

loach,

Here are a few links to powder manufacturer and powder distributor websites that show properly prepared data for the 260 Remington cartridge.

Accurate

Alliant

Hodgdon

IMR

Unfortunately, Rottweil, Vectan/SNPE (Nobel), Vihtavouri, and Winchester don't list loads using their powders in the 260 Remington online yet. Norma's reloading section appears to be undergoing revision this A.M.

Bob

sricciardelli · August 24, 2002, 06:02 PM

http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

loach · August 24, 2002, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the links!

bfoster, I'd been to Hodgdon & IMR's sites, but they only list a handful of loads. The others sites will certainly be helpful. Thanks!

sricciardelli, that's a LOT of information. Wow.

sricciardelli · August 24, 2002, 07:30 PM

And more is added daily...

Keeps me off the streets and out of the bars!

August 22, 2002, 03:13 PM	#1
loach Member Join Date: February 20, 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	Will 10% reduced 6.5x55 loads work for .260 rem? I'm trying to begin loading .260 rem, but am having trouble finding a lot of load data for the cartridge. I know it's VERY similar to the 6.5mmx55 Swedish Mauser cartridge. Anyhow, I just got a set of LEE Pacesetter dies for the .260 rem and the load data that came with it says "These are 6.5x55 loads reduced 10% for your safety". Does this mean I could safely take any 6.5x55 load data I find, reduce 10% and use it in a .260 rem? If not, does anyone know of a good source for .260 rem load data? Thanks in advance!

August 24, 2002, 06:02 PM	#3
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August 24, 2002, 11:43 AM	#2
bfoster Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: N. of Fords Switch, OK, USA Posts: 297	loach, Here are a few links to powder manufacturer and powder distributor websites that show properly prepared data for the 260 Remington cartridge. Accurate Alliant Hodgdon IMR Unfortunately, Rottweil, Vectan/SNPE (Nobel), Vihtavouri, and Winchester don't list loads using their powders in the 260 Remington online yet. Norma's reloading section appears to be undergoing revision this A.M. Bob

August 24, 2002, 06:13 PM	#4
loach Member Join Date: February 20, 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	Thanks for the links! bfoster, I'd been to Hodgdon & IMR's sites, but they only list a handful of loads. The others sites will certainly be helpful. Thanks! sricciardelli, that's a LOT of information. Wow.