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Load data for .260 PICRA + .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing

Recommended Powder(s): ReloadSwiss RS 30, Somchem S265

.260 PICRA + .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
Manufacturer SKU:
7430
Bullet Weight:
130gr | 8.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.358" | 34.5mm
Caliber:
.260 PICRA load data
Case Length (l3):
1.515" | 38.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.404" | 61.1mm
Seated Depth:
0.469" | 11.9mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.285" | 7.2mm
Case Capacity:
38.6 Grains of Water | 2.51 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Pistol (LP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
56565 psi | 3900 bar
LID:
LID_B5811_C251
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:8 - 1:7

Load data for 56 loads in caliber .260 PICRA with .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing bullet and 28 powders such as ReloadSwiss RS 30, Somchem S265. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AP 100
<<locked>>
68%
50227
89%
**47
100%
ADI APS 350
<<locked>>
74%
50169
89%
**80
100%
ADI APS 450
<<locked>>
73%
49443
87%
**89
100%
ADI AS 30
<<locked>>
69%
50575
89%
**12
100%
ADI AS 50N
<<locked>>
62%
50618
89%
**22
100%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
69%
50749
90%
**98
98%
Accurate Solo 1000
<<locked>>
67%
50531
89%
**19
100%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
64%
50415
89%
**39
100%
Alliant BLUE DOT
<<locked>>
65%
49879
88%
**26
100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
64%
50734
90%
**19
100%
Hodgdon Clays
<<locked>>
72%
49937
88%
**80
100%
Hodgdon H110
<<locked>>
64%
49748
88%
**81
99%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
63%
50227
89%
**78
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
94%
31285
55%
**56
100%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
67%
49966
88%
**35
100%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
65%
49617
88%
**22
100%
Maxam CSB 4
<<locked>>
64%
49487
87%
**19
100%
Maxam CSB 5
<<locked>>
65%
50154
89%
**96
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
32605
58%
**99
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 30 👍
<<locked>>
77%
50908
90%
**11
100%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
64%
49530
88%
**65
100%
SNPE Vectan BA10
<<locked>>
69%
50415
89%
**99
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
50357
89%
**32
100%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
65%
50633
90%
**17
100%
Somchem S265 👍
<<locked>>
74%
50531
89%
**81
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
72%
49182
87%
**55
100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
87%
50183
89%
**70
100%
Winchester 296
<<locked>>
63%
50299
89%
**14
98%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AP 100
<<locked>>
61%
41394
73%
**55
100%
ADI APS 350
<<locked>>
61%
39204
69%
**58
100%
ADI APS 450
<<locked>>
61%
39204
69%
**68
100%
ADI AS 30
<<locked>>
61%
42946
76%
**20
100%
ADI AS 50N
<<locked>>
61%
48646
86%
**09
100%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
61%
38682
68%
**30
95%
Accurate Solo 1000
<<locked>>
61%
44860
79%
**57
100%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
61%
46441
82%
**99
100%
Alliant BLUE DOT
<<locked>>
61%
44773
79%
**63
100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
61%
46630
82%
**73
100%
Hodgdon Clays
<<locked>>
61%
40437
71%
**71
100%
Hodgdon H110
<<locked>>
61%
45034
80%
**22
99%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
61%
46702
83%
**29
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
61%
17651
31%
**3
100%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
61%
44251
78%
**76
100%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
61%
45905
81%
**76
100%
Maxam CSB 4
<<locked>>
61%
45803
81%
**73
100%
Maxam CSB 5
<<locked>>
61%
46253
82%
**50
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
61%
17825
32%
**3
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 30
<<locked>>
61%
30690
54%
**96
96%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
61%
45803
81%
**22
100%
SNPE Vectan BA10
<<locked>>
61%
43265
76%
**20
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
28689
51%
**34
99%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
45426
80%
**55
100%
Somchem S265
<<locked>>
61%
33779
60%
**35
95%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
61%
35273
62%
**58
99%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
30342
54%
**33
100%
Winchester 296
<<locked>>
61%
47050
83%
**65
97%

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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