I just began reloading and worked up a load for my .260Rem. At the range, the .260Rem handled the handloads w/no problem. I had about forty rounds of Speer Nitrex 140 grain so I proceeded to burn it up. I was surprised to find that not only did they not group consistently, there were a bunch that sounded so differently that my wife came outside to see what was going on. I know that I don't have to buy factory ammo anymore but
that was a real eye opener.

Just an opinion, but if they were that inconsistent (that someone removed from the firing would approach to see what was going on) I would take the ends of the boxes that have the ammo lot number and send it to the manufacturer with a detailed description of why I was sending the lot information to them. Sounds like something was amiss on the loading line that day!

LouisB

Advice is as worthy as its cost.

[ 10-15-2002, 03:04: Message edited by: TCLouis ]

I have to agree with Louis. But I'll add that while I shoot little factory ammo (other than rimfire), I ran some Speer Nitrex .260 through the paces and found it to be very consistent -- and the only .260 factory fodder that actually came close to its advertised muzzle velocity claim during a "test" a couple of years ago.. From a 26" barrel of a Rem VLS, it clocked 2737 (claimed vel. is 2750 from a 24" bbl). The Rem 140 grain ammo was more than 200 fps slower. Of course, like I mentioned, that was a couple of years ago...