Who Chambers a 260?

bob_dobalina · Jan 15, 2012

Any manufacturers? I know Remington has a model seven, but it's a 20" barrel. These are hard to find in a barrel over 20" - not sure why they are always so short. And - would you get a different 6.5 over a 260?

Thanks

SJB358 · Jan 15, 2012

bob_dobalina":1ndf76tb said:
Any manufacturers? I know Remington has a model seven, but it's a 20" barrel. These are hard to find in a barrel over 20" - not sure why they are always so short. And - would you get a different 6.5 over a 260?

Thanks

Savage chambers the 260 as well. Not sure who else chambers them actually. Ruger did for awhile, but I think they have ceased them as well. The 6.5x284 is a cool 6.5 as well. I wouldn't think it would be too long before Winchester starts chambering a 6.5 again. They are kinda behind the ball.

rjm158 · Jan 15, 2012

Bob, I haven't researched this in depth but unless Remington is still making a long barreled rifle, I think Savage is about your only option.

I own a Browning A-Bolt, a Remington 700 ADL synthetic, a Savage 10FP, and my wife has a Remington Model 7 Youth, all in 260.

It's a very accurate light recoiling round and easy to reload for. It's too bad hunters didn't realize/recognize it's attibutes allowing it to become more popular. However, ammo selection is such that to get the caliber's full potential you almost have to reload.

Good Luck!

Ron

DrMike · Jan 15, 2012

I have the Model 7 260, and though it is a 20 inch barrel, velocities don't suffer that much over a 22 inch barrel. I also have a 26 inch 6.5 Creedmoor. Obviously, it benefits from a longer barrel, but not as much as you might think.

gerry · Jan 15, 2012

In the past Ruger, Kimber, Steyr and Browning have made them, presently Savage and Remington already mentioned plus Sako and Tikka. Nosler lists it as well, I'm sure I have missed some.

Guy Miner · Jan 15, 2012

Or it's a simple re-barrel job on any short-action rifle originally chambered for one of the .308 based cartridges.

super-7 · Jan 16, 2012

I think Cooper Arms, chambers the 260 and maybe even the 260 AI.
http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our_rifles_new.php

BK · Jan 16, 2012

gerry":1nv226oi said:
In the past Ruger, Kimber, Steyr and Browning have made them, presently Savage and Remington already mentioned plus Sako and Tikka. Nosler lists it as well, I'm sure I have missed some.

Tikka and Sako make them, but they are not imported to the states.