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The Basics, Starting Out
considering a .260 project
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 121068" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>I have shot both the 6.5-06 in a 24" hunting rig and the 6.5 Mystic (my version of the 260AI) in a 30" F class rifle.</p><p></p><p>Both push a 140gr class bullet to 2900 to 2950fps very accurately. They are very effective for moderate LR hunting too. </p><p></p><p>The 6.5-06 was braked and the Mystic is 18lbs. Am able to spot impacts (closer with the braked rifle of course).</p><p></p><p>If you build a heavy rifle, your kid will have no issue shooting it. My 18lbs rifle just gives a push similar to a 22/250 in a light varmint rifle.</p><p></p><p>my 6.5-06 loved the SST's and my Mystic loves the Lapua. Both shoot H4831SC as their best powder and CCI BR2 for primer.</p><p></p><p>I would look for a push feed action if planning to use an AI and feed from the mag. i really like the new center feed Savage actions and might just build myself a Mystic for hunting.</p><p></p><p>Some controlled feed actions don't like sharp shouldered cases.</p><p></p><p>Either way, you will enjoy the rifle.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 121068, member: 8947"] I have shot both the 6.5-06 in a 24" hunting rig and the 6.5 Mystic (my version of the 260AI) in a 30" F class rifle. Both push a 140gr class bullet to 2900 to 2950fps very accurately. They are very effective for moderate LR hunting too. The 6.5-06 was braked and the Mystic is 18lbs. Am able to spot impacts (closer with the braked rifle of course). If you build a heavy rifle, your kid will have no issue shooting it. My 18lbs rifle just gives a push similar to a 22/250 in a light varmint rifle. my 6.5-06 loved the SST's and my Mystic loves the Lapua. Both shoot H4831SC as their best powder and CCI BR2 for primer. I would look for a push feed action if planning to use an AI and feed from the mag. i really like the new center feed Savage actions and might just build myself a Mystic for hunting. Some controlled feed actions don't like sharp shouldered cases. Either way, you will enjoy the rifle. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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