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260 as a hunting round?
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 476591" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>I think a lot of it depends on intended use. If you are truly into the long range stuff then the 260 makes a lot of sense IMO. First, when comparing it to a 6mm caliber like the 243 you can get better long range ballistics from OEM twist rates from a 260 than a 243. The real long range bullets in 6mm need faster twists than stock guns come with. For many guys that is a big plus. Second, the 260 has manufactured ammo as an option which when compared to the 6.5-06 can be a bonus to some. Also, being able to spot your own shots becomes significantly more difficult with larger calibers and/or faster shooting cartridges. The 260 in a nice carry weight of 8 lbs or so makes this very easy. Finally, wind deflection is the real ball buster in long range shooting. I was recently comparing the 25-06 and 260 Rem for a guy just to see how they matched up ballistically. Even though the 25-06 had 400 fps on the 260 the wind drift was less at all distances. it is also less than the 243. I like that advantage over speed and better elevation drop! Plus the 260 is easier on barrels than the 243.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 476591, member: 10832"] I think a lot of it depends on intended use. If you are truly into the long range stuff then the 260 makes a lot of sense IMO. First, when comparing it to a 6mm caliber like the 243 you can get better long range ballistics from OEM twist rates from a 260 than a 243. The real long range bullets in 6mm need faster twists than stock guns come with. For many guys that is a big plus. Second, the 260 has manufactured ammo as an option which when compared to the 6.5-06 can be a bonus to some. Also, being able to spot your own shots becomes significantly more difficult with larger calibers and/or faster shooting cartridges. The 260 in a nice carry weight of 8 lbs or so makes this very easy. Finally, wind deflection is the real ball buster in long range shooting. I was recently comparing the 25-06 and 260 Rem for a guy just to see how they matched up ballistically. Even though the 25-06 had 400 fps on the 260 the wind drift was less at all distances. it is also less than the 243. I like that advantage over speed and better elevation drop! Plus the 260 is easier on barrels than the 243. [/QUOTE]
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