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.260 Remington as an Elk Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Bravo 4" data-source="post: 1173673" data-attributes="member: 8873"><p>I will agree. </p><p>Maybe (until recent) it's because it seems like the bullet manufacturers have only made "real" long range bullets for these calibers. Is it due to the popularity of these calibers? Or is it just easier to get these calibers a higher BC and still shoot through a standard or factory twist barrel? Some is because guys just like horsepower so to speak, or the mine is bigger than yours mentality. </p><p>I say "until recent" because in the last couple years they have focused on other calibers, such as a 7mm and the newer 180+ grainers. However to shoot such projectiles requires a faster twist, so it strays away from masses and taylors to a niche in the shooting community.</p><p>I have been a Military Sniper for many years and I have noticed a trend. I, like you, get a kick out of hearing about how the military is using something and so that's what people think they need it. When mostly I'm thinking: 1. The "military" isn't using that, maybe one or two guys in the military, or 2. We don't always use the best stuff because we don't really get to choose our issued gear. The U.S. Military is slow to catch up with the rest of the world on all but new technology. </p><p>Even the shows I see on the Military/History channel makes me shake my head because they are crap, and this stuff is being fed to the masses. It's a joke, and folks won't know any better.</p><p>As for the .260, it'll kill anything you want and especially at those ranges. But I, like many others here, wouldn't recommend it for larger tougher game. I've seen what elk can do when hit multiple times by larger projectiles. I have a lot of respect for how tough they are.</p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p>Good post Mud.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bravo 4, post: 1173673, member: 8873"] I will agree. Maybe (until recent) it's because it seems like the bullet manufacturers have only made "real" long range bullets for these calibers. Is it due to the popularity of these calibers? Or is it just easier to get these calibers a higher BC and still shoot through a standard or factory twist barrel? Some is because guys just like horsepower so to speak, or the mine is bigger than yours mentality. I say "until recent" because in the last couple years they have focused on other calibers, such as a 7mm and the newer 180+ grainers. However to shoot such projectiles requires a faster twist, so it strays away from masses and taylors to a niche in the shooting community. I have been a Military Sniper for many years and I have noticed a trend. I, like you, get a kick out of hearing about how the military is using something and so that's what people think they need it. When mostly I'm thinking: 1. The "military" isn't using that, maybe one or two guys in the military, or 2. We don't always use the best stuff because we don't really get to choose our issued gear. The U.S. Military is slow to catch up with the rest of the world on all but new technology. Even the shows I see on the Military/History channel makes me shake my head because they are crap, and this stuff is being fed to the masses. It's a joke, and folks won't know any better. As for the .260, it'll kill anything you want and especially at those ranges. But I, like many others here, wouldn't recommend it for larger tougher game. I've seen what elk can do when hit multiple times by larger projectiles. I have a lot of respect for how tough they are. Just my opinion. Good post Mud. [/QUOTE]
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