tony Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am thinking of changing to this caliber for Deer, Fox and a bit of longer range varmint shooting to around 500 yards max. What do you guys think...........is there a better caliber maybe a .260? Your comments would be much appreciated. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I don't have experience of the .260 Tony but I am using a 6.5x47 which I love. So far I only use it for varmints and targets. I love the brass and I found the calibre easy to get shooting well. Good expected barrel life too is always a bonus on a varmint gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit fingers Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's a great round. Nice selection of bullets from 90-160gr some with excellent bc's, top brass, good barrel life and uses little more powder than a 22-250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Good round hd one for 2-3 years and built several more, every one is a shooter. Using 123 / 120 grainers its an excellent long range round. All applications - target, vermin, deer. The calibre does it all in a compact package. Brass is expensive, reloading it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Good summary- what's not to like about it other than the brass cost but it lasts well and is top grade. I have a whole range of calibres but from the experience with my Lapua, I'd choose that cartridge if I was ever forced to have only one centrefire for varmints-deer. Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You wont be disappointed. I think all its merits have been mentioned already. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Considering people generally class 243 as underpowered for reds, how does this fair? I have a .243 sako and wondered when it comes to re-barrelling whether to look at changing it to this. What's the advantage either way when compared to .260 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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