12 LRP 260 Rem Copper Fouling After First Shot

[Erik Cortina]

Sawacs, I have a 6.8, but I wish I had a 6.5 Gendel instead. Just another one to consider I guess.

Erik, I am pretty hooked on the 6.8 and the 260 right now. I cannot really see any reason to go with a 6.5 Grendel over a 260. 260 reloading components are readily available along with brass. Not saying the Grendel is a bad round, but components and ammo appear to be easier to get vs the Grendel. Besides, it very nice having the option of using 243, 308, and 7-08 brass if needed. Now, if there were no such thing as a 260 Remington and I had to choose between the 6.8 or the 6.5 Grendel for long range, I would have to pick the Grendel. Thankfully, that is not case

I would love to have another Savage LRP action and build a 16" barreled bolt gun in 6.8 for a lighter weight hunting tack driver.

Cheers!

Shawn

I meant to think about the Grendel instead of the 6.8.

 

[sawacs]

Sawacs, I have a 6.8, but I wish I had a 6.5 Gendel instead. Just another one to consider I guess.

Erik, I am pretty hooked on the 6.8 and the 260 right now. I cannot really see any reason to go with a 6.5 Grendel over a 260. 260 reloading components are readily available along with brass. Not saying the Grendel is a bad round, but components and ammo appear to be easier to get vs the Grendel. Besides, it very nice having the option of using 243, 308, and 7-08 brass if needed. Now, if there were no such thing as a 260 Remington and I had to choose between the 6.8 or the 6.5 Grendel for long range, I would have to pick the Grendel. Thankfully, that is not case

I would love to have another Savage LRP action and build a 16" barreled bolt gun in 6.8 for a lighter weight hunting tack driver.

Cheers!

Shawn

I meant to think about the Grendel instead of the 6.8.
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Copy that and sorry for the misunderstanding.

Cheers,

Shawn