Fort Scott Tumble Upon Impact Ammo, 260 Remington, SCS, 130 Grain
Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fort Scott Munitions |
| Cartridge | 260 Remington |
| Product Line | SCS TUI |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | SCS TUI – solid copper spun, monolithic, lead-free |
| Bullet Weight | 130 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 260-130-SCV2 – retailer-listed |
| UPC | 758381722164 – retailer-listed |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,922 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | Not found |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | 0.566 – manufacturer specification |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Brass – retailer-listed |
| Primer | Boxer – retailer-listed |
| Reloadable | Yes – retailer-listed |
| Test Barrel Length | 24″ |
| Zero Distance | Not found |
| Sight Height | Not found |
| Intended Use | Hunting; match shooting; self-defense; lead-free applications |
| Product Status | Current |
| Closest Competitors | Fort Scott TUI 260 Rem 123 gr SCS, Nosler Trophy Grade 260 Rem 130 gr AccuBond, Barnes VOR-TX 260 Rem 120 gr TTSX BT, Hornady Precision Hunter 260 Rem 143 gr ELD-X, Sierra GameChanger 260 Rem 130 gr TGK |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Official Ballistics
Fort Scott Munitions publishes muzzle velocity for this exact SKU but does not publish an official downrange trajectory table. No calculated or interpolated values are shown.
| Yards | Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2,922 |
The TUI Design – 130 gr vs 123 gr
Both loads use Fort Scott’s solid-copper SCS TUI projectile design. The comparison below is limited to manufacturer-published or manufacturer-specified values.
| Official comparison | 123 gr TUI | 130 gr TUI |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 123 gr | 130 gr |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3,026 fps | 2,922 fps |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | 0.510 | 0.566 |
| Test Barrel | 24″ | 24″ |
| Downrange Ballistics | Not published | Not published |
The 123 gr load has the higher current published muzzle velocity. The 130 gr load has the higher manufacturer-specified G1 ballistic coefficient. Fort Scott does not publish an official downrange table for either exact SKU, so no calculated comparison is shown.
Best Uses
Good fit:
- Deer and elk at ranges up to 400 yards — at 400 yards 1,572 ft-lbs retained, deep penetration from monolithic construction
- California and lead-free jurisdictions — fully non-toxic, Condor Zone compliant
- Open-country hunting where the high BC (0.566) reduces wind drift compared to other solid copper options
- Hunters who want the heaviest TUI option in 260 Remington for maximum penetration on quartering shots
Not the right tool for:
- Varmints or small game where rapid fragmentation is preferred
- Indoor ranges that prohibit hard copper solids — verify range rules
Reliability Notes
No structured submissions yet.
Fort Scott Munitions (Hays, Kansas) produces the SCS® bullet on CNC lathes from solid copper bar stock. Fort Scott supplies ammunition to law enforcement and military markets alongside civilian sales — a production standard claim consistent with the precision CNC manufacturing process. The 130 gr TUI uses StaBALL 6.5 powder (45.0 gr per Fort Scott’s published data). No active recalls or lot-specific issues have been identified. All notes reflect manufacturer claims and open-source information, not structured data.
Competitors
The full comparison set is preserved. Exact published AmmoReports reviews are linked where available; unverified competitor specifications are not presented as official data.
| Load | Weight | Bullet | BC G1 | Advertised Velocity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott TUI 260 Rem 123 gr SCS | 123 gr | SCS TUI | Not verified | Not verified | Same product line; lighter projectile |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 260 Rem 130 gr AccuBond | 130 gr | AccuBond | Not verified | Not verified | Bonded lead-core hunting load; not lead-free |
| Barnes VOR-TX 260 Rem 120 gr TTSX BT | 120 gr | TTSX | Not verified | Not verified | Lead-free expanding copper alternative |
| Hornady Precision Hunter 260 Rem 143 gr ELD-X | 143 gr | ELD-X | Not verified | Not verified | Heavier lead-core hunting alternative |
| Sierra GameChanger 260 Rem 130 gr TGK | 130 gr | Tipped GameKing | Not verified | Not verified | Tipped lead-core hunting alternative |
FAQ
Is the 130 gr TUI appropriate for elk?
Yes — with ~1,759 ft-lbs at 300 yards and ~100% weight retention from the monolithic construction, this is a capable elk load at moderate ranges. The TUI tumbling mechanism creates a large wound channel without fragmentation, which is well-suited to the deep penetration needed for elk-sized game. Shots inside 350 yards with good placement are the practical operating window. Beyond that the 260 Remington’s energy level, not the bullet design, becomes the limiting factor.
How does BC 0.566 compare to other solid copper 260 Rem loads?
This is the highest BC of any solid copper factory hunting load in 260 Remington in this report series. Barnes TTSX 120 gr = 0.412, Hornady CX 120 gr = 0.428. The 0.566 BC produces ~4 fewer inches of wind drift at 500 yards in a 10 mph crosswind vs TTSX 0.412 — a meaningful advantage for open-country hunting. Fort Scott attributes this to the precision CNC-turned geometry of the SCS® design, which may achieve better aerodynamic efficiency than some machined relief groove designs.
130 gr vs 123 gr TUI — practical difference?
The 130 gr has BC 0.566 vs 0.510 for the 123 gr — a meaningful difference for shots beyond 250 yards. At 400 yards the 130 gr carries ~145 ft-lbs more energy (1,572 vs 1,427 ft-lbs) and holds a flatter trajectory. For elk or any large game, the 130 gr is the better choice. For deer and pronghorn inside 250 yards, either performs equivalently and the choice comes down to availability and price.
Is this load California-legal?
Yes — the SCS® bullet is solid copper with no lead content, qualifying as non-toxic ammunition under California DFW statewide lead-free regulations. Always verify current California DFW requirements before the season.
Can the brass cases be reloaded?
Yes. Fort Scott uses brass cases with Boxer primers. Fort Scott’s published load data for the 130 gr uses StaBALL 6.5 powder at 45.0 gr, COAL 2.770″. This page covers factory ammunition only — consult published reloading data for solid copper bullet load development, which typically differs from jacketed lead-core data.
Submit Your Data · Real-World Results
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| UPC # | Firearm | Barrel (in) | Avg Velocity (fps) | Shots | Temp (°F) | Chronograph | Lot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 758381722164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No data yet |
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