Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Remington 260...The new Sniper rifle?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 508371" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>The OP referenced "sniper rifle". </p><p> </p><p>So, was that in reference to LE snipers, Millitary snipers, or sniper competitions? </p><p> </p><p>I think LE snipers rarely (if ever) shoot past 500 yds. ...for the very reasons that Boss Hoss states about the difference between paper and practical. Except that for LE snipers, the ethical dilema of wounding a game animal is trivial compared to shooting the wrong person. </p><p> </p><p>The military has a number of cartridges for various applications. But, I expect lack of supply for 260 Rem in the military would prohibit it's use without an act of congress. </p><p> </p><p>The article from the OP references practical rifle matches which I think they call sniper competitions around here. I don't know the rules. But, I gather they're probably a pretty fair test of a variety of shooting skills. However, putting down game animals is not one of the tests. </p><p> </p><p>As such, I've heard that the 260 Rem is a popular cartridge for those contests. </p><p> </p><p>In the end, there are probably a few bad choices for a cartridge. But for the most part, it would come down to shooting skills for anyone with a relatively accurate rifle. </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 508371, member: 24624"] The OP referenced "sniper rifle". So, was that in reference to LE snipers, Millitary snipers, or sniper competitions? I think LE snipers rarely (if ever) shoot past 500 yds. ...for the very reasons that Boss Hoss states about the difference between paper and practical. Except that for LE snipers, the ethical dilema of wounding a game animal is trivial compared to shooting the wrong person. The military has a number of cartridges for various applications. But, I expect lack of supply for 260 Rem in the military would prohibit it's use without an act of congress. The article from the OP references practical rifle matches which I think they call sniper competitions around here. I don't know the rules. But, I gather they're probably a pretty fair test of a variety of shooting skills. However, putting down game animals is not one of the tests. As such, I've heard that the 260 Rem is a popular cartridge for those contests. In the end, there are probably a few bad choices for a cartridge. But for the most part, it would come down to shooting skills for anyone with a relatively accurate rifle. -- richard [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Remington 260...The new Sniper rifle?
Top