In my 6.5X47 Lapua, I shot 39Gr of RL-17. Accuracy was equal to RL-15 but velocity was a little less. There is certainly room for more powder in this cartridge.
In the 260 Alliant has 44Gr RL-17 listed for a 120Gr bullet and and 41Gr listed for a 140Gr.
Give it a shot!
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