Thread: sako 85 260rem and the 140gr amax.

the new 143 eldx should be here mid next month and they look to be the next big thing

I'm looking forward to trying the 143s once I get through the several hundred, maybe 1000? I forget. 140 amax. that I have.

Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

45.5 of 2209 had tight bolt lift

Oh! Got ya. I thought you literally couldn't fit it in.

I tried 48 but groups opened up.
I run 47 now.

You might have a tighter chamber or barrel than mine.
I do coat my bullets so it allows me at least another grain over clean bullets.

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Yea plenty of room just hit high pressure

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Originally Posted by gimp

I'm looking forward to trying the 143s once I get through the several hundred, maybe 1000? I forget. 140 amax. that I have.

Do you want to sell some gimp? 1-200?

Could do, pm me, I'll check how many I have

Doesn't make sence why they'd get rid of one of the most popular projectiles ever. The old manufacturing dies might have been looking a bit long in the tooth. Rather than replace they might have chosen to revitalize things by trying something new.

Originally Posted by gimp

I'm using 46.1gr in my straight .260. Long loaded rounds & a looser factory chamber may drop pressures somewhat... what OAL are you & how far off the lands? 2.293 or something in my .260, .1mm jump

It maybe time to get these scales calibrated or thrown out. 130 Sirroco at 44 of 2209 tonight and she's as hot a Hamilton virgin.