260 Remington

[rkittine]

In looking down the list of cartridges listed on the home page on the left side, it would seem that 260 Remington is not considered a long range accurate cartridge? Is that the case? Would think that the 6.5mm projectile in a 308 case, would make a good long range and accurate caliber.

Bob

 

[Albany Mountain]

Its a viable round and does well with the 130-140 grain bullets in 1-8 twist behind H4350

 

[HTSmith]

The 260 isn't cool, hot, or trendy anymore but it is a fine long range round. I shoot a healthy dose of H4350 behind a 140 Gr Berger VLD and its way more accurate than I am.

 

[Kjones9]

The 260 with H4350 and 140 hybrid is an excellent round for long range shooting. Just as good as 6.5 creedmoor and 6.5x47.

 

[Jet]

Excellent cartridge especially since Lapua started making brass for it. I think you will find more of them on the line at "tactical" type matches.

Good Shooting

Rich

 

[rocknut]

I am considering going to the 260 for my next f class barrel after the .308 I'm shooting finishes it's usable life. I have been shooting 600 yards a lot and those 22 round relays in 20 minutes are heating the barrel up big times! I guess the 260 doesn't have the 30 degree shoulder or small primer pocket of the 6.5x 47L but it does have more case capacity to push those hi BC 140's reasonably fast. I'm hoping to get 2800 fps out of a 30" barrel. I have had really good luck using Lee collet neck dies. I get very little run out and can neck size 5 to 10 loads before I feel any resistance on the bolt when closing in my .308. Is there any inherent accuracy gained by having a 30 degree shoulder? I know the arguments for small primers; longer brass life and better ignition. But again for shooting 600 or 1000 yards, if my rifle can shoot consistant 1/2 minute groups, doesn't it come down to how well I read the wind and hold over?

 

[rkittine]

Thanks guys. One of the reasons that I asked is that I can get a really good deal on a very little shot 40XB Rangemaster in 260 Remington that came out of the Custom Shop. Thought it might be another nice rifle to have and shoot now and a good platform for a possible future build.

Bob

 

[GSPV]

The 260 Remington is over capacity. The 6.5x47 Lapua and the 6.5 Creedmoor both yield the same velocity with less powder.

He 260 is a fine hunting and tactical round. I had my son's heritage M70 Winchester chambered in it. Feeds great from the magazine and he could buy factory rounds if he decides not to reload once he's out from under dad's roof.

From a single-feed, shooting off a bench viewpoint, there are better cartridges available.

BTW, you will not find the action in that 40 XB any superior to an off the line M700.

 

[rpierce]

Rocknut:
I had a 260 Remington for fclass and while it shot good it doesn't hold a candle to my 6.5x47's. Reasons are numerous. 1st is the 6.5x47 brass primer pockets stay tighter a lot longer, 25+ reloads as compared to around 10 with Lapua 260 brass. Both cartridges are pushing the 140 at over 2800, 6.5x47 does it with less powder. 2nd is the 6.5x47 barrels Ive chambered have shot just as good if not better than any of my 6br or 6brx barrels Ive done. I beat some good shooters at a 8,9,1000 yard fclass match with my little 6.5 earlier this year. They were surprised that little thing beat their 7mm's. My tactical rifle off the bipod is shooting 1/4 moa and better. I know I will never chamber another 260 for myself. Good luck.

 

[rkittine]

I am going with the 6x47 in the build of my light bench rest gun. Just figured that for the price I can get this gun for, it would be a nice addition to my non-custom regular rifles. And the S/S 40XB Action and the laminated stock would lend itself to an easy change of caliber when it comes time to rebarrel.

Bob

 

[louielouie]

For my Rem 600 action (2.8") the Creedmoor would've been a better choice but it was too new at the time I had it re-barreled. The 123 A-Max with RL17 pushing it out of a 25.5" barrel seems to be just about right though.

 

[GSPV]

Bob meant 6.5x47, I think.

 

[Albany Mountain]

Thanks guys. One of the reasons that I asked is that I can get a really good deal on a very little shot 40XB Rangemaster in 260 Remington that came out of the Custom Shop. Thought it might be another nice rifle to have and shoot now and a good platform for a possible future build.

Bob

Find out what twist is in this rifle before you buy!!!!

 

[jfseaman]

The 260 is a fine chambering for so much. I went with it after going where you are now.

For those that say there are better, I disagree. There are 3 of us that shoot similar programs. One with a 6.5CM, One with a 6.5x47L and me with my 260.

I am the only one that goes to 1000 F-Class with mine.

Accuracy: There is nothing between them. On any given day it's the shooter.
Barrel Life: The smaller cases need to be pushed harder to get the same velocity with the same bullet. Physics is physics.
Case Life: It's the same, those that experience different are pressuring their brass different.
Magazine Load: Yup, the CM and Lapua have an advantage here. The game we play is single load so in reality nothing in it.
Factory Loads: The Hornady factory loads for CM are kick a$$. Midway lists 21 loads for 260, 8 form CM and 4 for Lapua.

If ever you will need to or want to buy factory, 260 EOS

 

[rkittine]

I did mean 6.5x47L. Typo. Just thinking about getting a 40XB to play with and it seems like the Rangemaster Thumbhole is now only available in a couple of Calibers, 260 being one of these.

Bob