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What to do and not do when building a rifle? Looking at a 260AI.
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 2575791" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>To start, know what bullet you want to shoot. If you want to shoot a long bullet like the 156 Berger or heavier mono, I would recommend getting an extended BDL mag box from Wyatts and have your gunsmith install it, like one of these - </p><p></p><p>3.1" OAL - </p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://wyattsoutdoor.com/product/3-100-baney-coal-kit/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>3.235" OAL mid length kit, will work with a standard remington action, but not most clones -</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://wyattsoutdoor.com/product/short-action-mid-length-prc-kit/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Next, pick the appropriate twist. For 140 lead core or lighter, get an 8 twist. If you want to shoot heavier monos, or 140+ lead core bullets, I would get a 7 or 7.5 twist. When you send your rifle to the smith, have it throated for the bullet of your choice seated properly in the case, to get the most performance put of it. The saami .260 rem throat will have the 156 pretty deep in the case, ask me how I know.</p><p></p><p>Next, how much do you want your rifle to weigh? If you want it light, a lot of thought has to go into EVERY component. Tell us what your gonna use it for and what you think you want it to weigh. </p><p></p><p>This will get you started!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 2575791, member: 87243"] To start, know what bullet you want to shoot. If you want to shoot a long bullet like the 156 Berger or heavier mono, I would recommend getting an extended BDL mag box from Wyatts and have your gunsmith install it, like one of these - 3.1" OAL - [URL unfurl="true"]https://wyattsoutdoor.com/product/3-100-baney-coal-kit/[/URL] 3.235" OAL mid length kit, will work with a standard remington action, but not most clones - [URL unfurl="true"]https://wyattsoutdoor.com/product/short-action-mid-length-prc-kit/[/URL] Next, pick the appropriate twist. For 140 lead core or lighter, get an 8 twist. If you want to shoot heavier monos, or 140+ lead core bullets, I would get a 7 or 7.5 twist. When you send your rifle to the smith, have it throated for the bullet of your choice seated properly in the case, to get the most performance put of it. The saami .260 rem throat will have the 156 pretty deep in the case, ask me how I know. Next, how much do you want your rifle to weigh? If you want it light, a lot of thought has to go into EVERY component. Tell us what your gonna use it for and what you think you want it to weigh. This will get you started! [/QUOTE]
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