Load data for .260 Rem. + 85gr Sierra HP Varminter
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.035 in / 51.69 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.800 in / 71.12 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.035 in / 51.69 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.800 in / 71.12 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.264 | 85gr | HP Varminter
Cartridge:.260 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):2.030" | 51.6 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.225" | 5.7 mm
Case Capacity:55 gow | 3.56 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):60,191 psi | 4,150 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:14.0
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Community Loads for .260 Rem. + 85gr Sierra HP Varminter
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 gr | 2.670" | 24.0" | 2928 fps | ••• | |
| 38.9 gr | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2884 fps | ••• | |
| 40.3 gr | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2975 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3068 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3163 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2739 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2844 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2949 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3133 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2685 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2769 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2861 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2946 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3037 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3131 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3000 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3107 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2918 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3023 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3126 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3230 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2849 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2942 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3138 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2610 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2703 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2799 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2902 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3003 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3113 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2867 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2957 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3046 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3136 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3226 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3322 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2851 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2955 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3073 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3199 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2930 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3024 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3122 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3211 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2837 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 2933 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3018 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | 24.0" | 3096 fps | ••• | |
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