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Remington 700 260 build
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<blockquote data-quote="Hondo64d" data-source="post: 1198441" data-attributes="member: 1390"><p>I assume, because you are going with a varmint weight barrel and 8" twist that you want a long range capability with this rifle. The .260 is a great long range cartridge but if you are going to shoot the long VLD type bullets it does present some problems in the 2.8" magazine box your 700 has. My recommendation would be a 6.5x47 Lapua if you reload, or a 6.5 Creedmoor if you don't. Both are better suited to the short magazine box because than the .260 because the bullet infringes less on the powder space and it is easier to reach the lands with the bullet in magazine length ammo.</p><p></p><p>If you are determined to go with the .260, you could go with a Wyatt extended box or DBM bottom metal and magazines. The Wyatt's can be made to feed ok but often take considerable tweaking to get them to do so. If you can't stomach the looks or handling qualities of a DBM, I would once again recommend the 6.5 Lapua or 6.5 Creedmoor.</p><p></p><p>No matter which way you go, I would recommend that you have your chamber throated so you can reach the lands with VLD type bullets at a little less than magazine length so you can chase the lands for the life of the barrel.</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hondo64d, post: 1198441, member: 1390"] I assume, because you are going with a varmint weight barrel and 8" twist that you want a long range capability with this rifle. The .260 is a great long range cartridge but if you are going to shoot the long VLD type bullets it does present some problems in the 2.8" magazine box your 700 has. My recommendation would be a 6.5x47 Lapua if you reload, or a 6.5 Creedmoor if you don't. Both are better suited to the short magazine box because than the .260 because the bullet infringes less on the powder space and it is easier to reach the lands with the bullet in magazine length ammo. If you are determined to go with the .260, you could go with a Wyatt extended box or DBM bottom metal and magazines. The Wyatt's can be made to feed ok but often take considerable tweaking to get them to do so. If you can't stomach the looks or handling qualities of a DBM, I would once again recommend the 6.5 Lapua or 6.5 Creedmoor. No matter which way you go, I would recommend that you have your chamber throated so you can reach the lands with VLD type bullets at a little less than magazine length so you can chase the lands for the life of the barrel. John [/QUOTE]
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