Anyone Like the 260 Remington?

[Frank V]

I once owned a 95 Mauser in 6.5X55, it was a sweet shooting rifle. I traded it & several years later I was looking for a compact rifle in 6.5. I really like the #1s & wanted a RSI in 6.5, Ruger didn't offer it in that caliber so I bought one in 7X57 (I love it) but if it'd been offered in 6.5, that's what I'd have bought.
Frank

[derekr]

You can go on ER Shaw's website and fill out an order form for one of their rifles built on a Savage action. There are an incredible number of options you can choose from. I got a quote for a base .260 starting at about $700. If I were going to do that I might opt for the 6.5/284 instead.

[pbcaster45]

Here's my Remington 700 with a Kreiger barrel in .260 Remington. I've been using it for my whitetail rifle this year but so I haven't had any luck. Just about the most accurate hunting rifle I've got. Custom work by Mike Bryant.



Here's a five shot 200 yard group with Nosler 120 gr. Ballistic Tips (0.726 inches).

[jr5]

razor,

I have had three rifles in the Remington 260. I really believe in the performance of the round, particularly for deer, coyotes, etc..

Based on my limited black bear experience, I believe it would very adequate for the normal shooting conditions experienced there.

The last deer taken was with a Barnes X bullet and the results were fantastic and that would be the bullet I would select for black bear.

However, we all have out personal preferences. I would encourage you to review the performance your favorite bullet / (bullet weight) with the given barrel twist of any rifle for which you might be purchasing.

My .260 experience suggest that the various manufactures have used different twist barrels. Faster twist barrels favor different weight bullets than slower twist barrels. Be sure your barrel matches with your shooting preferences.

Just something to consider!
Jack

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6.5 bullets have gotten better in recent years too. I like the idea of a 260 Remington but probably wouldn't trade my 7-08 in on one.

[boxhead]

Dec 8, 2010 12:29:24 GMT -5 @bigbore454 said:

6.5 bullets have gotten better in recent years too. I like the idea of a 260 Remington but probably wouldn't trade my 7-08 in on one.

Agree and nor would I trade my 308 on one.

[riddleofsteel]

I built my son a Remington Model Seven in 6.5-.284 a few months before he was born.

We squared and trued the action and bolt and installed an 18" McGowen 6.5mm super match grade barrel. After pillar bedding the barreled action in a Bell and Carlson Carbalite stock the little rifle will put just about any load you stoke it with into an inch at 100 yards. Ballistics fall between the 6.5x55 and a .270. Thats pretty good for a short action rifle.

I think the 6.5-.284 has been over looked for years. It out performs the .260 by a nice margin. Plus in recent years brass and even loaded ammo has become available for it.

[Deleted]

Spotted a used Remington is a local shop

Dec 8, 2010 12:29:24 GMT -5 @bigbore454 said:

6.5 bullets have gotten better in recent years too. I like the idea of a 260 Remington but probably wouldn't trade my 7-08 in on one.

Spotted a used Remington in a store yesterday. Still not going to trade in my 7-08, but I'm tempted on the 260.

[cau]

My brother has a Remington 700 adl in .260 Rem that he bought a few years ago for $275. It is one of the most accurate out-of-the-box rifles I have ever seen. It will regularly shoot five shots touching at 200 yards. The only limiting factor is that the barrel has a 1 in 9.5 twist which will only spin up to a 129 accurately. It mows down whitetails though. Chris