7MM08 vs .260REM

[long range erik]

My question that i am wanting to get a tikka t3 lite and thinking about 7mm08 and 260rem but can not decide

-both have the almost the same recoil
-.260 has more higher BC.s
-But 7mm08 has one bullet that is higher BC. = .625 (162 amax)
-7mm08 has more components available
-260 commonly flatter than the 7mm08
-7mm08 has more energy (apparently)

Im am mostly shooting paper/gongs ect and goats

Thanks for help in advance ;)

[DANNY-L]

I've shot both and liked both but if the time comes and you want to hunt something bigger where you would like the heavier bullet I would have to go with the 7-08,another thing if your buying loaded ammo you can find 7-08 just about everywhere but not so with 260rem.Atleast that the way it is here in upstate ny.

[jimbires]

I don't think Tikka is importing the 260 to the USA . I think it's the 6.5 x 55 that is available . Jim

[J E Custom]

Originally Posted by DANNY-L

I've shot both and liked both but if the time comes and you want to hunt something bigger where you would like the heavier bullet I would have to go with the 7-08,another thing if your buying loaded ammo you can find 7-08 just about everywhere but not so with 260rem.Atleast that the way it is here in upstate ny.

+1

The 7/08 has an advantage, all though not much .

J E CUSTOM

[trebark]

260! get the the 140grain VLD going 2800 and check the ballistics....awesome!

My 260 by MCR

[long range erik]

Originally Posted by jimbires

I don't think Tikka is importing the 260 to the USA . I think it's the 6.5 x 55 that is available . Jim

Good point but im from New Zealand

[coyotezapper]

They are both excellent choices. The 260 would be a better long range choice but not by much. The 7mm 140 Berger vld is a real performer in the 7-08. The 7-08 would get more life out of the barrel which means you could shoot more. But you will not regret either one. Good Shooting!!!