The Lapua .260 Remington 136gr Scenar-L ammunition is a 50-round box of match ammunition for shooters of a cartridge Lapua targets with a match solution (Lapua part no. 4316065). Lapua says it built this load to outperform the competition at ranges up to 1,000 meters or yards and beyond. It uses the 8.8 gram, 136-grain Scenar-L Open Tip Match bullet and is rated at 2671 feet per second from a 20-inch test barrel. Lapua notes the .260 Remington has a Large Rifle Primer pocket, unlike the 6.5 Creedmoor’s Small Rifle Primer.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .260 Remington, loaded here with a match bullet.
• The bullet is the Scenar-L Open Tip Match, a staple mid-range and long-range match projectile.
• Bullet weight is 136 grains, or 8.8 grams.
• Muzzle velocity is 2671 fps, measured by Lapua from a 20-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 2150 ft-lbs, from the same 20-inch test barrel.
• The ballistic coefficients are 0.545 (G1) and 0.274 (G7) as published by Lapua.
• Lapua lists a 1-in-8.5-inch twist rate for this load.
• The box quantity is 50 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it differ from the 6.5 Creedmoor? Lapua says the .260 Remington has a slightly shorter maximum overall length, but performs similarly in muzzle velocity and hit accuracy, and the big difference is a Large Rifle Primer pocket instead of a Small Rifle Primer.

What is it designed for? Lapua lists its purpose as target shooting, as a match solution for competitors shooting .260 Remington.

What bullet does it use? It uses the 136-grain Scenar-L Open Tip Match bullet, which Lapua introduced in 2013.

Buy the Lapua .260 Remington 136gr Scenar-L Open Tip Match Ammunition, 50-Round Box

If you shoot a .260 Remington in competition, there are few factory options this focused, and 50 rounds is a solid supply for practice and a match. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition from this brand.