caerhays sniper Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm intending to have a rifle built in the above calibre on one of the 2 mentioned actions. Was just wondering people opinions of pros and cons and which would suit best and be a better donor to start the build on. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Which 260 Improved are you contemplating? 30 degrees of 40 degrees? I would prefer the Remington action, however I wouldn't bother 'Improving' it. The cost of dies is a significant factor and unless you plan to own the reamer and re-barrel with the same smith and reamer, I wouldn't bother. I've some Nosler brass on its ninth firing and I don't trim a lot. The length of round is a consideration and I've a Wyatt's Extended Box magazine fitted to one of my 260 Rems and that allows rounds of up to 3.1 inches. There's a couple of threads on this topic on 6br that are worth a read. I'm quite happy with my std 260 Rems. If you want more velocity, 6.5 x 284 would be an option. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will0 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm not the best to comment as my rifle hasn't arrived yet, but i chose a factory T3, figuring that if COAL and magazine length became a problem, it's easy to make it a long action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm not the best to comment as my rifle hasn't arrived yet, but i chose a factory T3, figuring that if COAL and magazine length became a problem, it's easy to make it a long action That's a sound approach. I know of a couple of folk who have done their 260 Rems like that. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm intending to have a rifle built in the above calibre on one of the 2 mentioned actions. Was just wondering people opinions of pros and cons and which would suit best and be a better donor to start the build on. Cheers Jim Have you looked at this one? http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Surgeon_Rifle_Custom_For-Sale_130524115403002 Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky610 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have a 260ai built on a Tikka M595 action by Dasherman a few years back, stunningly accurate, ask Foxshooter, he witnessed me do a 30 round fireforming group the size of a 10p coin at 100 yards. I'm a great fan of the Tikka action (I now have 20tac, 25-06 and 260ai in the same action albeit 695 for the 25-06), not so for the remmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I didn't bother fireforming my 243 Ackley, I just worked up a fireforming load and went stalking. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12296998/Deer/Sika%20royal.jpg Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have furball on a 595 action, and a R700 in 25-06, both nice, the Tikka will be nice as is, the R700 will need a bit more work to feel as nice, polish rails, polish bolt, new trigger, new bottom metal, they can be nice with a bit work, I like them both..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerhays sniper Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Have you looked at this one? http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Surgeon_Rifle_Custom_For-Sale_130524115403002 Regards JCS yes but my budget isn't that large! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerhays sniper Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Have you looked at this one? http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Surgeon_Rifle_Custom_For-Sale_130524115403002 Regards JCS yes but my budget isn't that large! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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