Savage offers for 2011 the 260 Rem.

[rmarshall]

It's about time someone got on board and offered this caliber without spending a fortune, and Savage makes a good shooter to boot, they are offering sevreal models, the weather warrior, the hunter, the Predator hunter, and others. I can see a Savage 260 coming to my house in the future. I only hope some of the others will follow suit. I know the compacts are out there but these longer barrel options get more potential on this great caliber

 

[DrMike]

I see that Savage offers several rifles chambered in this cartridge. For my own purposes, the Model 11 Lightweight Hunter would fill the bill nicely if I hadn't just bought a CDL chambered in 260.

 

[FOTIS]

What a great caliber man. 100 gr PT at 3300 fps a short action 25-06

 

[SJB358]

You aren't kidding. Would be a true dual purpose rifle with 100gr BT's for varmints and such and then 130-140gr AB's for deer. Really, probably more versatile than the 25-06, and being a Savage, I bet it will shoot! Scotty

 

[FOTIS]

That is the way to think Scotty! :lol:

 

[SJB358]

I would like one of the predator versions. I have a Savage 22-250 that is a really good shooter. Plus, for an all out utility rifle, I don't hardly think anything can beat a Savage out, price wise and accuracy. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Despite what detractors might say, I do believe the Model 11 Lightweight Hunter is quite a handsome rifle. Again, the cartridge I chose for introducing my grandchildren to hunting in the north.

 

[BK]

Doc, when you say CDL, do you mean M7 or M700? I was a 700 CDL or SPS in .260, but the M7 doesn't really do it for me.

 

[BK]

Dang, just looked at Savage's website. I could see myself buying one of three different models... the Predator Hunter, the Long Range Hunter, or the LRP Target.

 

[DrMike]

BK,

I bought the 260 for my grandchildren, so, yes, I bought the Model 7. The Model 700 would be nice for me, but I was originally going to transform a Model 70 Featherweight into a 260. Instead, I am transforming it into a 338 Federal for myself.

 

[SJB358]

That M7 should be a sweet little rifle for the grand children and I am quite sure if it doesn't shoot to grandpa's specs, it will be remedied quickly! Scotty

 

[Powerstroke]

Again - WOW !
They have even taken it one step further with the 1 in 8 twist barrel for the 140 / 142 gr bullets.
Really makes a guy think ( ok, done thinking - there is still room in the safe ) :grin:

 

[SJB358]

Mark! You are right on with your thinking, don't let your wife or anybody tell you any different! Scotty

 

[DrMike]

That Model 7 CDL just about perfectly fits my older grandchildren. Scotty, you are correct. If this rifle does not shoot, it will be traded pretty quickly. Perhaps there will be a Savage in my future. I also have the Model 700 chambered in 257 Bob for the grandchildren (there are six of them).

 

[HeathSexton]

The Predator in .260 has me all hot and bothered. Everytime I walk to the gun safe I am trying to decide who needs to go so I can make room.

 

[Powerstroke]

Heath -

My thoughts exactly ! :lol:
The only Savage in my safe is my kids cub T - little thumb-hole stock with accu-trigger. It's a sweet little rifle.

The predator version w/ 100gr B-tips :shock: and yotes beware !
As far as that goes - an AI version could be accopmplished fairly easy with the Savage.

Sure hope I don't run into one of these "just" sitting on the shelf - I'm confident I'd have a weak moment - :lol:

How does that saying go ?? It's better to ask for forgivness than for permission ?? :twisted: My wife hates that saying !

 

[SJB358]

Wow, my wife HATES that saying also..... I hope you find one Mark. One of us needs to field test it! Scotty

 

[HeathSexton]

Savage 111 .243 - way under MOA, used for water bottles and steel out to 600yds. 1st gun I ever bought with my own money.
Savage 111 .270 - won on a ball board for $25, I hate a .270, decided to shoot it before I rebarreled, 150gr Rem Factory loads, MOA with an m8 4x Leupold.
Savage 116 .30/06 - best group so far .599" at 130yds with the load it likes, worst group .75"
Stevens 200 .223 - silly accurate, I bought this as a beater hoping it would shoot decent, it does


If I see a 10 Predator weakness is not a possiblity it is reality.


Scotty, I willl have to disagree with you on the "one of us needs to field test it." ALL of us need one to field test. :mrgreen:

 

[BK]

The Predator in .260 has me all hot and bothered. Everytime I walk to the gun safe I am trying to decide who needs to go so I can make room.

Sounds like... the safe! You obviously need a bigger one! (Just like me)

 

[HeathSexton]

BK, great point! It will be a combo deal, "look honey, I got this new safe and would you believe it it came with a new Savage Model 10 Predator in .260, HOLY CRAP!"



Honey replies - "get out.........."