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SAVAGE model 12 Long Range Precision 260 REM
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<blockquote data-quote="BoilerUP" data-source="post: 498852" data-attributes="member: 32369"><p>Yeah, I think the .260 LRP would be a fine option for a quality factory rifle; quality HS stock, 8 twist for heavy bullets, target action, target Accutrigger.</p><p></p><p>Lapua .260 brass should be available by the end of this month, but the Nosler .260 brass I have is working out GREAT so far. Norma has expensive brass but I assume its good, R-P brass seems to be hit-or-miss. Also, a lot of folks simply neck up 243 or neck down 7mm-08 brass which is as easy as a single run through a FL die.</p><p></p><p>264 bullets aren't hard to come by, its just that 6.5mms are all the rage these days and lots of folks shoot Hornady A-Max because of their price point relative to Berger VLDs & Scenars, so they are often out of stock. The 123gr A-Max is probably the worst in terms of availablity, as its BC is a fair bit higher than the 120gr A-Max but you don't lose any velocity with it.</p><p></p><p>Midway looks to be out of stock, but Midsouth has both 120gr & 140gr .264 A-Max in stock.</p><p></p><p>Sierra Matchkings .264s aren't THAT much more than the Hornady A-Max and are (a little) easier to find, but depending on where you buy & what quantity, the Nosler Custom Comp 140gr HPBT is a great value.</p><p></p><p>Hornady also has a <a href="http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2011/03/new-hornady-hpbt-match-bullets-most-have-arrived/" target="_blank">140gr HPBT bullet on the way</a> to complement the A-Max line which should be available in a couple months, and look to be priced quite reasonably as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoilerUP, post: 498852, member: 32369"] Yeah, I think the .260 LRP would be a fine option for a quality factory rifle; quality HS stock, 8 twist for heavy bullets, target action, target Accutrigger. Lapua .260 brass should be available by the end of this month, but the Nosler .260 brass I have is working out GREAT so far. Norma has expensive brass but I assume its good, R-P brass seems to be hit-or-miss. Also, a lot of folks simply neck up 243 or neck down 7mm-08 brass which is as easy as a single run through a FL die. 264 bullets aren't hard to come by, its just that 6.5mms are all the rage these days and lots of folks shoot Hornady A-Max because of their price point relative to Berger VLDs & Scenars, so they are often out of stock. The 123gr A-Max is probably the worst in terms of availablity, as its BC is a fair bit higher than the 120gr A-Max but you don't lose any velocity with it. Midway looks to be out of stock, but Midsouth has both 120gr & 140gr .264 A-Max in stock. Sierra Matchkings .264s aren't THAT much more than the Hornady A-Max and are (a little) easier to find, but depending on where you buy & what quantity, the Nosler Custom Comp 140gr HPBT is a great value. Hornady also has a [URL="http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2011/03/new-hornady-hpbt-match-bullets-most-have-arrived/"]140gr HPBT bullet on the way[/URL] to complement the A-Max line which should be available in a couple months, and look to be priced quite reasonably as well. [/QUOTE]
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