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260 Rem Vs. 6.5-06
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<blockquote data-quote="JOHNNIE WALKER" data-source="post: 899260" data-attributes="member: 67011"><p>I've been down this road. My choice was the 260. The difference between the two is same difference between the 308 and the 30/06. The 260 will have less recoil, be slightly cheaper to shoot, and give you the benefits of a short action. Plus your barrel will last longer. However, in a hunting situation, velocity plays a big part in making the kill. Evan though it's only 200ish fps, that really makes a big difference. If you're going to shoot an elk with it, at long range, throw all you can at it. This is why its important to be very realistic of what you're going to do with this rifle. For me, the 260 was exactly what I needed. I'm not a fan of recoil, and I've found this rifle to be very enjoyable to shoot which causes me to be a better shot with it. And lets be honest, the 260 is VERY lethal at reasonable ranges. I have shot a few elk in the past (not with a 260), and I don't think I would use the 260 for an elk rifle. But this is because I have a bigger rifle for that purpose. But if my 260 was all I had, I would hunt elk with it. Just be realistic, and think about exactly what you're going to do with this gun. Where is it going to be most of the time? Whats going to be in the crosshairs most of the time? I'm sure you'll love which ever you choose. The 6.5 is an awesome bullet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JOHNNIE WALKER, post: 899260, member: 67011"] I've been down this road. My choice was the 260. The difference between the two is same difference between the 308 and the 30/06. The 260 will have less recoil, be slightly cheaper to shoot, and give you the benefits of a short action. Plus your barrel will last longer. However, in a hunting situation, velocity plays a big part in making the kill. Evan though it's only 200ish fps, that really makes a big difference. If you're going to shoot an elk with it, at long range, throw all you can at it. This is why its important to be very realistic of what you're going to do with this rifle. For me, the 260 was exactly what I needed. I'm not a fan of recoil, and I've found this rifle to be very enjoyable to shoot which causes me to be a better shot with it. And lets be honest, the 260 is VERY lethal at reasonable ranges. I have shot a few elk in the past (not with a 260), and I don't think I would use the 260 for an elk rifle. But this is because I have a bigger rifle for that purpose. But if my 260 was all I had, I would hunt elk with it. Just be realistic, and think about exactly what you're going to do with this gun. Where is it going to be most of the time? Whats going to be in the crosshairs most of the time? I'm sure you'll love which ever you choose. The 6.5 is an awesome bullet. [/QUOTE]
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