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Halodin, where do you source your Lapua brass and Scenars from for the .260 Remington?

I'm pretty sure both came from sporting services, certainly the scenars did because I ordered some more yesterday with the moderator.

mag41uk wrote:You will love the 260.
What twist is it?
Muzzle brake on the 260 is a bit academic. I didn't bother with one on my AE3.
Tony

Hi Tony I'm not sure about the twist rate........ I forgot to ask but I will be speaking to Adam again today, so I'll ask then, I'll also ask if they are both heavy barrels.

I sort of just presumed that being Accuracy International they would offer the best option, possibly a bit naive on my part.

HALODIN wrote:I'm pretty sure both came from sporting services, certainly the scenars did because I ordered some more yesterday with the moderator.

Thanks H, In that case I will see if I can get some when I next speak to Adam.

Why on earth would Bisley be anti muzzle brake? That sounds a bit silly and I'm sure when I attended a car match as an observer, there were plenty in evidence.

I still haven't been there myself, but I was told you need a free lane either side of you if you use one. It upsets the locals...

I just found some notes on my .260 and it costs me 65-70 pence per round to reload, seems quite reasonable to me.

I don't usually get excited but I am starting to now

I've just finished my phone call with Adam and asked about the barrels. Apparently the .308 is a very nice, heavy barrel. When I asked him what the profile of the .260 barrel was and what twist rate, suggesting I would like something close to 1 in 8, he told me he had a 26", heavy, target profile barrel with a 1 in 8 twist sitting not too far from him....."sold to the man on the phone"

I have now placed my firm order for
1). Accuracy International AXMC rifle chambered in .308/762, with 26” heavy Barrel and standard muzzle brake, colour light Tan
2). The 26” .260Rem Heavy target profile barrel (1 in 8 twist) with standard muzzle brake, colour Black
3). 100 x .260 Remington brass cases
4). 100 x LAPUA Scenar 139gr bullets

The only problem is that the rifle will be ready long before the Police will get my variation sorted Even being an ex colleague, I never get my licence returned in anything less than 10 to 12 weeks

HALODIN wrote:I still haven't been there myself, but I was told you need a free lane either side of you if you use one. It upsets the locals...

I just found some notes on my .260 and it costs me 65-70 pence per round to reload, seems quite reasonable to me.

Yes, I can see their point re the empty lanes, I watched the muzzle blast from one rifle slam the lid shut on the guy next doors kit box one day!
65-70p per round sounds a lot nicer than the £6 - £7 per round for a factory .338

I guess it won't take me too long to get through my first 100 rounds though

HALODIN wrote: but I was told you need a free lane either side of you if you use one.

Not true, you do however have to inform the Range Office if you wish to use one when you book a lane. Not a problem if you shoot with other Muzzle Brake users and normally only an issue if you are crammed 3 people to a lane as is common TR practice.

No restrictions on Muzzle Brakes here: HRA Precision & Snap Shooting Match

Nice setup!

BobSki wrote:I don't usually get excited but I am starting to now

I've just finished my phone call with Adam and asked about the barrels. Apparently the .308 is a very nice, heavy barrel. When I asked him what the profile of the .260 barrel was and what twist rate, suggesting I would like something close to 1 in 8, he told me he had a 26", heavy, target profile barrel with a 1 in 8 twist sitting not too far from him....."sold to the man on the phone"

I have now placed my firm order for
1). Accuracy International AXMC rifle chambered in .308/762, with 26” heavy Barrel and standard muzzle brake, colour light Tan
2). The 26” .260Rem Heavy target profile barrel (1 in 8 twist) with standard muzzle brake, colour Black
3). 100 x .260 Remington brass cases
4). 100 x LAPUA Scenar 139gr bullets

The only problem is that the rifle will be ready long before the Police will get my variation sorted Even being an ex colleague, I never get my licence returned in anything less than 10 to 12 weeks