Thread: 123sst and 130 berger vld hunting in 260

I have done a load up with the 123sst in my 22” barrel sst. About 2850 with 44gr 2209 in lapua brass. Haven’t had a chance to try it on game yet. The 123 was designed for the 6.5 Grendel and supposed to open up at lower speeds I think

I have loaded some test loads
Of both the 123 sst and 130 vld
Both seated so they will only just fit in the mag with like a 1mm gap just to stop them from sticking
Haven’t actually messured them yet will do before i shoot them
Useing h414 and cci large rifle mag primer and brand new lapua brass
Started a gn above minimum book load
Working up in .5 gn increments to max book load
3 rounds at each charge
Will try them and depending how pressures and accuracy look i may be able to go slightly hotter
Still plenty of room for powder