Adding a 260 Remington to the safe

[TexasLife]

The savage is listed as a 1:8 twist

now to get winchester to update their 9 to an 8 in 264wm!

 

[TexasLife]

I didn’t know it was available in an AR either, thanks for the heads up! But I live in NY state so it’s just easier to go with a bolt gun (though I do have one AR in 5.56 as a night rig for predators and one in 300 blackout for youth hunters to use, they’re just….New Yorkified)

might not find 1 in a fully built or just a complete upper, but there are many mfgr's that offer 260 for ar's. i'll add a pic later.

 

[GregoryB.]

I have shot the 120 and 140 gr in my Ruger 77RSI 260 and both grouped great. Ended up using the 140gr NBT for deer hunting and it has performed flawlessly.

 

[RL338]

I was asked why I wouldn’t get a “more common” cartridge, my reply is that I like to be different (and this way, no one at camp can ask me for ammo lol!)

Welcome aboard

A new addition to the gun safe is always a plus.

When it comes to being a bit different , I’m king of that. I have no worries of someone bumming ammo off of me when hunting. I’m possibly the only person in my entire state that hunts with some of my calibers

 

[Dkg1996]

Welcome aboard

A new addition to the gun safe is always a plus.

When it comes to being a bit different , I’m king of that. I have no worries of someone bumming ammo off of me when hunting. I’m possibly the only person in my entire state that hunts with some of my calibers

Some family and I went up to camp for a week, one cousin only brought 2 rounds for his 30-30......he missed both shots haha. Ammo is expensive and I wasn't loading for the caliber at the time.

 

[JD338]

Some family and I went up to camp for a week, one cousin only brought 2 rounds for his 30-30......he missed both shots haha. Ammo is expensive and I wasn't loading for the caliber at the time.

Did he see a big shooter buck with his empty gun?

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Welcome aboard! I noted you like the less common cartridges. I think there are only 3 or 4 of us who favor the old 300 HH. There is a beauty of a pre 64 model 70 at Shed Horn Sports in Ennis, 300 HH. At a good price. I think that would fit nicely in your safe!

Boy that’s a cool store….

 

[SJB358]

Some family and I went up to camp for a week, one cousin only brought 2 rounds for his 30-30......he missed both shots haha. Ammo is expensive and I wasn't loading for the caliber at the time.

And welcome aboard from a fellow NY’er!

Never had a 260, but there is still time left in the day.

 

[Dkg1996]

Did he see a big shooter buck with his empty gun?

JD338

That’s what he emptied his gun on. Nice buck and it got away

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

Some family and I went up to camp for a week, one cousin only brought 2 rounds for his 30-30......he missed both shots haha. Ammo is expensive and I wasn't loading for the caliber at the time.

I had to read that twice to make sure I got it right the first time. My brain kept screaming “wtf”.

 

[JD338]

That’s what he emptied his gun on. Nice buck and it got away

If he only had one more bullet...

JD338

 

[Hunter26]

Lol, if he couldn't get it done with the first two, I don't think 10 more would've helped

 

[Dkg1996]

And welcome aboard from a fellow NY’er!

Never had a 260, but there is still time left in the day.

If you don't mind my asking, where about are you from? I'm a bit north of Syracuse and hunt up around Pulaski a lot.

 

[Dkg1996]

I have to say, thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

 

[DrMike]

There are some real gentlemen posting here, and one or two cantankerous old coots. We've been blessed with some fine ladies, as well. Don't let the gentlemen know when you're thinking about puttng another firearm in the safe, however. They can spend your money faster than you can earn it.

 

[TackDriver284]

Welcome aboard. The 120 -140 grain Ballistic Tips are a great combo for your 260 along with the 143 ELD-X. I used 120 Ballistic Tips for my 6.5 Creedmoor years ago on a red stag cow, dropped right there. When I bought the 6. 5 Creedmoor and the 6.5 x 284, I fell in love with those flat shooting 6.5's. I bought a large stash of Ballistic Tips in 120's and 140's for hunting, but haven't tested with the 140's yet. I have been using the 140 Berger Hybrids with it on steel for fun, but its not for hunting. As for the 6.5 x 284, it currently uses the 143 ELD-X and been hitting .4 MOA or better out to 800 yards on 10 inch steel when i tested it. I need to put it on some deer soon.