Best factory .260 rifle for 1000yards?

[bozo699]

So there fore I would have to say the best factory .260 caliber rifle would be the .260 Remington in a Tikka or the 6.5*55 Swede in Tikka and I don't think they make one but if they do then the 6.5*284 in a Tikka would really be the ticket.
Wayne.

 

[BigDMT]

They don't chamber it in 260 Rem, but I think the Browning A-Bolt Target Rifle would be among my top choices if I HAD TO go with a factory rifle. For target shooting, I think the .308 chambering would be just as good as the 260 rem.

Here's the link for info on it if you're curious;
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=001B&cid=035&tid=190

Here's a blown up picture of it too;
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/imagepreview.asp?mid=035190

They have every bell and whistle you will need and that rifle will probably out-shoot a lot of customs out there. Street price should be well within your budget.

Yeah they are made in Japan, but I'll tell you what...Those Japanese boys sure do know how to make a firearm!
There is not a browning factory weapon of any kind I have ever touched that did not absolutely shoot the lights out with hand loads. I mean SUB 1/4 MOA every time in my experience. My brother in law's 300 Win Mag in a lever action (BLR) will even touch all 3 shots at 100 yards! It's a lever action for cryin' out loud! We've been able to get all bullet holes touching at 100 yards using hand loads in every browning rifle I've dealt with in the past. I have yet to personally experience a browning weapon of any kind that is not extremely accurate. Whether it be a rifle, pistol, or shotgun.

And I have only dealt with sporter hunting rifles. So I can only imagine how awesome the accuracy would be from their heavy 28" barreled Target Model???....Dang, I'm gonna talk myself into buying one now!!! LOL!

 

[bozo699]

They don't chamber it in 260 Rem, but I think the Browning A-Bolt Target Rifle would be among my top choices if I HAD TO go with a factory rifle. For target shooting, I think the .308 chambering would be just as good as the 260 rem.

Here's the link for info on it if you're curious;
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=001B&cid=035&tid=190

They have every bell and whistle you will need and that rifle will probably out-shoot a lot of customs out there. Street price should be well within your budget.

Yeah they are made in Japan, but I'll tell you what...Those Japanese boys sure do know how to make a firearm!
There is not a browning factory weapon of any kind I have ever touched that did not absolutely shoot the lights out with hand loads. I mean SUB 1/4 MOA every time in my experience. My brother in law's 300 Win Mag in a lever action (BLR) will even touch all 3 shots at 100 yards! It's a lever action for cryin' out loud! We've been able to get all bullet holes touching at 100 yards using hand loads in every browning rifle I've dealt with in the past. I have yet to personally experience a browning weapon of any kind that is not extremely accurate. Whether it be a rifle, pistol, or shotgun.

And I have only dealt with sporter hunting rifles. So I can only imagine how awesome the accuracy would be from their heavy 28" barreled Target Model???....Dang, I'm gonna talk myself into buying one now!!! LOL!

Very good rifles indeed, my wifes 7mm-08 is a tac driver, there triggers wayyyyy suck though and on the new ones they are non adjustable and made of plastic, complete JUNK for a trigger on a $1000 rifle IMHO but my smith found a source that sells a replacement trigger for them that is adjustable and the trigger shoe is even gold in color,...A huge deal for my wife?.....anyway I agree with you Brandon on there out of the box accuracy, Tikka may not make a .260 anymore but I own one so they did at one time!
Wayne.

 

[Broncazonk]

OUTSTANDING THREAD!

Bronc

 

[BigDMT]

there triggers wayyyyy suck though and on the new ones they are non adjustable and made of plastic, complete JUNK for a trigger on a $1000 rifle IMHO but my smith found a source that sells a replacement trigger for them that is adjustable and the trigger shoe is even gold in color

Wayne

Browning's target model has a different trigger than the rest of their rifle models. It is what they call a "single set trigger" . Supposed to be much better, although I have never tried it personally. I'd bet it's pretty nice though. I always like "set" triggers in target or varmint rifles.

What ever happened to set triggers? Great "dual purpose" triggers. You can leave the trigger alone for normal hunting or plinking, or while wearing gloves for a normal pull weight. Then you can push the trigger forward to it's set point when shooting targets and watch it break like glass with a breath of pressure.

CZ still uses them and although the standard operation of the trigger is pretty sloppy, when it is "set", it is VERY NICE. If CZ can make a nice set trigger, then I'm sure Browning's version is even nicer.

 

[Quinc]

You make a good point! I was thinking a build would cost $2500+ My plan is to use it out to 1400m, I go to the range almost every weekend. I would also like to use it to compete a few times a year in F-class. Which stock(s) would you recommend?

Use the search function. Such questions are asked/answered HUNDREDS of times on this and other forums, like Savage Shooters. As to shooting to 1,400m with a .260, good luck. : That's 1,531 yards. You'd be lucky to do that pushing a good 7mm bullet, with its way superior BC, to such distance, and even then it's iffy. Going to the range to shoot 100y or whatever distance is a different world than long range. And I'm thinking you're new to long range, otherwise you wouldn't be asking such questions... Walk before you run. 8)

I built and shoot an AR15 out to 1k about a once a month, and 3-500yards 2-3 times a month. I am sure under the right wind or with enough time I could shoot it to 1400m+ as well. http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/shooting-223-mile-1.php

However, I am not as familiar with other guns and calibers so I posted the question. And thanks to this thread I will be building or buying something used.

 

[mac86951]

You make a good point! I was thinking a build would cost $2500+ My plan is to use it out to 1400m, I go to the range almost every weekend. I would also like to use it to compete a few times a year in F-class. Which stock(s) would you recommend?

Use the search function. Such questions are asked/answered HUNDREDS of times on this and other forums, like Savage Shooters. As to shooting to 1,400m with a .260, good luck. : That's 1,531 yards. You'd be lucky to do that pushing a good 7mm bullet, with its way superior BC, to such distance, and even then it's iffy. Going to the range to shoot 100y or whatever distance is a different world than long range. And I'm thinking you're new to long range, otherwise you wouldn't be asking such questions... Walk before you run. 8)

I built and shoot an AR15 out to 1k about a once a month, and 3-500yards 2-3 times a month. I am sure under the right wind or with enough time I could shoot it to 1400m+ as well. http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/shooting-223-mile-1.php

However, I am not as familiar with other guns and calibers so I posted the question. And thanks to this thread I will be building or buying something used.

Awesome, another AR-15 user at long range! Service rifle, or other?

Shooting .223 at such long range, it only gets easier from there. I picked up a Weatherby Vanguard series 2 for long range (in 30-06) as the action is really nice as is the trigger making for a good start to future builds. The accuracy isn't too bad either to start with. If you look to keep the rifle factory, look to Savage, or the Vanguard. Tikka T3 is nice too, but you'll want to find something with all the features that you like, and none that you don't. Some don't like the Savage trigger, some do. Some don't like synthetic lightweight stocks some do, Weatherby Range Certified model is already free-floated and pillar bedded, but you might be able to find an equivalent HOWA 1500.

Long-term a Remington 700 isn't bad either for ease of upgrades, but then for $1500 why not buy a used project that someone has already done some of the work?

-Mac

 

[Quinc]

Awesome, another AR-15 user at long range! Service rifle, or other?


-Mac

I have a custom build, with 26" WOA 1:8 stainless bull barrel. Geissele trigger, custom HPArmory stock etc etc. I am trying to sell it so I can move up to a bigger caliber but it seems in all the craziness people would rather buy AR's that can't shoot through the same hole?!

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3802554.0

 

[BigDMT]

Awesome, another AR-15 user at long range! Service rifle, or other?


-Mac

I have a custom build, with 26" WOA 1:8 stainless bull barrel. Geissele trigger, custom HPArmory stock etc etc. I am trying to sell it so I can move up to a bigger caliber but it seems in all the craziness people would rather buy AR's that can't shoot through the same hole?!

It's just like trying to sell any custom rifle, your buying crowd becomes much smaller. Especially if you are trying to get all the money back that you put into it.

Custom rifles are very nice, but when trying to sell them, a lot of times they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. And finding that person to pay top dollar for a custom sometimes takes a good bit longer to find.

Very nice rifle though

 

[Kian]

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Kian

 

[NateHaler]

I have a custom build, with 26" WOA 1:8 stainless bull barrel. Geissele trigger, custom HPArmory stock etc etc. I am trying to sell it so I can move up to a bigger caliber but it seems in all the craziness people would rather buy AR's that can't shoot through the same hole?!

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I presume that's white oak against which your White Oak Armory rifle is perched? Love that picture, and if you're shooting a .223 to 1,000y and maybe more, then I suppose a .260 to 1,400m might be within your capabilities. If you decide on a Tikka 595, you just might want to give MT Guns (or the gent who bought most of their inventory out, Mark Chesebro) a call. They/he are quite familiar with that action and refitting them. Good luck.

 

[mac86951]

I have a custom build, with 26" WOA 1:8 stainless bull barrel. Geissele trigger, custom HPArmory stock etc etc. I am trying to sell it so I can move up to a bigger caliber but it seems in all the craziness people would rather buy AR's that can't shoot through the same hole?!

Nice I also went with WOA, but opted for the 1:7 Varmint upper off the shelf for a lower-cost build 20" barrel. It still shoots very well. You going to bigger caliber for an AR platform, or switching over to bolt action? If you keep with the AR platform, I hear really good things about 6mmAR (a necked-down 6.5 Grendel). Good BC bullets, and Good Velocities make for an excellent 1000+ yard shooter.

-Mac

 

[Quinc]

I have a custom build, with 26" WOA 1:8 stainless bull barrel. Geissele trigger, custom HPArmory stock etc etc. I am trying to sell it so I can move up to a bigger caliber but it seems in all the craziness people would rather buy AR's that can't shoot through the same hole?!

Nice I also went with WOA, but opted for the 1:7 Varmint upper off the shelf for a lower-cost build 20" barrel. It still shoots very well. You going to bigger caliber for an AR platform, or switching over to bolt action? If you keep with the AR platform, I hear really good things about 6mmAR (a necked-down 6.5 Grendel). Good BC bullets, and Good Velocities make for an excellent 1000+ yard shooter.

-Mac

I just went with what John recommended. My friend I shoot with just finished his 7SAUM and is putting up 4" groups at 1k, so in order to keep up I am upgrading to a bolt action. However, I did get a smaller group at 500yards than he did! 1". But there was no wind. I found a used .284 that I am looking to buy today.

I have the AR up for sale here if anyone is interested:
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3802554.0

 

[mac86951]

I happen to know two old benchresters that have AR10s in 7SAUM, but to do so in an AR platform,
they had to get extended gas-tubes. Of course they'll never part with them either. I'm sure
plans are to take them to the grave.

-Mac

 

[Quinc]

I happen to know two old benchresters that have AR10s in 7SAUM, but to do so in an AR platform,
they had to get extended gas-tubes. Of course they'll never part with them either. I'm sure
plans are to take them to the grave.

-Mac

Now that would be awesome!

 

[Hunter2571]

Looking to upgrade from .223 to .260 and only have about 1500$ to spend on a rifle.I already have glass. Anyone have any experience they can share with your factory rifle shooting the 139-142gr bullets out to 1k? Right now I am leaning toward the Savage LRP but wanted to check and see what the experts where using. ;D

Just don't buy the Remington 700 vtr you'll have problems at 100 yards I made this mistake myself. Only because my brother sold it to me for $300 with a Leopold scope on it, otherwise I probably would have never bought it. It averages about 2" at 100 yards with any ammo I've put through it so far including handloads. For accuracy Savage will probably be your best bet. I have a couple of them in other calibers that shoot really well.

 

[Terry]

https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP

This Factory Rifle will do it.

 

[Terry]

Looking to upgrade from .223 to .260 and only have about 1500$ to spend on a rifle.I already have glass. Anyone have any experience they can share with your factory rifle shooting the 139-142gr bullets out to 1k? Right now I am leaning toward the Savage LRP but wanted to check and see what the experts where using. ;D

The "Experts" are using custom rifles made for the intended purpose.

You might find a used 1,000 rifle if you are flexible on caliber.

 

[Jet]

Check out the Shooters Corner (link below). Lots of used rifles for sale.

http://theshooterscorner.com/

Good Shooting

Rich

 

[Bemoni]

I got a brand-new Tikka T3 CTR, in 308 Win and it has performed just fine, until now.
Out of the box, it made a 0,5 group, with Norma GT factory ammo.
The longest range i has used it on, until now is 600 yards, where it still did 0,7 moa.

For now, i use it for hunting, but i intend to find a good chassis for it, on a later stage, but for now, the standard polymer stock is doing it's job.
And for the trigger: I haven't done ANY adjustment, as it's not necessary at all, reducing the triggerpull, would make it unsafe on a hunt.
Here in Scandinavia, we have the .260 Rem as a option for the T3 and it sound strange to me, that it isn't, in the US