Blackout Ammunition .260 REM 100gr Hornady AMAX, 20 Round Box

Blackout Ammunition .260 REM 100gr Hornady AMAX, 20 Round Box, in stock and shipping now. If you already know .260 Remington, skip to the specifications; if not, the buying notes below are the useful part.

Specifications

Cartridge	.260 Remington
Bullet weight	100 grain
Bullet diameter	.264
Typical muzzle velocity	2,700 to 2,950 fps
Usual twist rate	1:8
Platform	short action bolt
Rounds per pack	20
SKU	GA260100AMAX
Price	$49.99
Cost per round	$2.500

.260 Remington in practice

Same bore and bullet options as 6.5 Creedmoor on a .308 parent case, with a small edge in case capacity.

Muzzle velocity for .260 Remington typically runs 2,700 to 2,950 fps, from a short action bolt platform with a 1:8 twist. Treat any published velocity as indicative. Your barrel will give you a different number, and that number is the one that matters.

Where this weight sits

At 100 grain this is on the lighter side for .260 Remington. Lighter bullets leave the muzzle faster and shoot flatter, which helps on smaller targets and at distance, but they bleed velocity sooner and depend more on impact speed to do their job.

Cost per round

20 rounds at $49.99 works out at $2.500 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Compliance

Ammunition is not a firearm under federal law, but shipping is restricted in a number of states and municipalities, and some require a licence or an approved recipient. Buyers must be of legal age and legally permitted to possess ammunition where they live. See our shipping and delivery page for the current detail.

Intended use

The question is not whether this is a good load, it is whether it is the right one for you. .260 Remington suits the original 6.5 short action, ballistically close to Creedmoor.

Before you trust the box velocity

Do not assume box velocity applies to your barrel. Published figures usually come from long test barrels, and real rifles run slower. For .260 Remington specifically, expect 2,700 to 2,950 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

Storing ammunition

Storage is simple: stable temperature, low humidity, original packaging where possible. Attics and car boots are the two places that quietly ruin ammunition.

Related ammunition

Browse .260 Remington ammunition for other weights and projectile types, or run your setup through the ballistics calculator.

.260 Remington against the alternatives

Ballistically it sits within a hair of 6.5 Creedmoor using the same bullets. The practical difference is that Creedmoor brass and factory ammunition are far easier to find.

Cartridge arguments usually come down to people optimising for different things without saying so. Decide what you are optimising for first.

How this is stored

Every load leaving here is factory ammunition from the manufacturer, not repackaged or remanufactured stock. Lots are stored indoors at stable temperature and packed so bullet tips are not knocking against each other in transit.

Test one box before buying in quantity. Two rifles of the same model can prefer different loads, and there is no way to predict which from a spec sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What rifle does .260 Remington run in?

.260 Remington is normally chambered in a short action bolt platform with a 1:8 twist. Same bore and bullet options as 6.5 Creedmoor on a .308 parent case, with a small edge in case capacity.

How fast does .260 Remington run?

Around 2,700 to 2,950 fps at the muzzle, though your barrel will give you its own number.

Why choose 100 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 100 grain is one point on that curve; the right pick depends on your barrel, your distance and your target rather than on the number itself.

What is in the pack?

20 rounds at $49.99, which is $2.500 per round.

Is this a backorder?

No. This is stocked inventory, not a backorder or a pre-sale.

Do I need a licence to buy this?

In most of the country no, but some states and cities require a licence or an approved recipient for ammunition. The shipping page has the detail.

Can I reload this brass?

Most of our loaded ammunition uses reloadable boxer primed brass. Check the individual listing if you intend to reload, since some training and steel cased lines are not reloadable.

Do you sell components for this cartridge?

We stock projectiles and brass for several of our calibres alongside loaded ammunition. Check the projectiles and brass category for what is currently available.

Will this arrive in original packaging?

Yes, in the manufacturer’s packaging, boxed so nothing shifts on the way to you.