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young1982

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I have one and it's awesome. However I wouldn't recommend a 260 as a first rifle because:

 

1) Brass. Last I looked only Remington were making factory brass and it wasn't great. The compelling reason to go for a 260 is it's great ballistic performance at longer ranges and this means you want your ammo to be perfect. I use Lapua 243 brass necked down and turned but I'd not suggest this for a first rifle.

 

2) Lack of factory ammo.

 

3) a 308 is just more versatile. There are loads of bullets, brass and powders that work fantastically well and you can buy factory ammo cheaply. Alternatively a 223 gives many of the same advantages depending on what you intend using it for.

 

Good luck

 

Cornishman.

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I'm still undecided what cal. to go for when I put in for my first centrefire next month, I've been reading a bit about the 260 Remington and wanted to know what everyone thinks of it.

 

Many Thanks

young1982

 

 

The .260 IMHO is a good choice.

Flexible enough to handle smaller critters, right up to red deer. Inherent accuracy and mild manners, ie acceptable recoil if you're starting out. It's a major step up on the .243 for larger game because of the heavier bullets- the plain old Hornady 129gr Spire Points in mine kill reds with ease, despite the modest velocity out of the short barrel. I have rifles in .260, 7mm-08, .270 and .308 and I'd have no hesitation in suggesting a .260 as a first rifle.

 

Unless you're going to get into specialised long range applications, your instincts are right.

 

Chris, NZ

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6.5x47 Lapua and saves the case prep with 260 rem. Plus side of 6.5x47 is factory lapua ammo and brass, also its easier to fit in a short action mag with long vld boolits. Minus side is a higher working pressure than 260 rem and may? be a few fps slower than 260 rem with 139 grain boolits. Most seem to run 123 grainers in 6.5x47.

 

Do a search, Baldie, Ronin and Rob hunter have new sticks in 6.5x47 and Cornishman has an exceptionaly nice 260 rem.

 

Both 260 rem and 6.5x47 have better ballistcis than 308 win, however 308 win has twice the barrel life, not sure if some comps like tactical F class have 308 / 223 restictions???? Also more factory sticks available in 308 win (more choice) and probably a better re-sale value.

 

Two good things with both 260 rem and 6.5x47 are a 308 case head and a short action - gives plenty of options should you fancy a change of cal. (they are the arguement againsts 6.5x55).

 

David.

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.260 Rem is good, and a huge improvement for all classes of UK deer over the ubiquitous .243. I have been using mild loaded 100Gn Nosler BT, and have taken no prisoners to date. It is mild mannered and easy to load for. I ve been using Lapua .243 brass necked up, but have some Nosler custom brass in .260 ready to use eventually. It came from the USA but Nosler have some on their website if you have a way to get your hands on a delivery to UK. Midway maybe ?

 

No comments yet on comparison with a 6.5x55 :P we shall see what happens next week at the range .

 

ATB

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