Hey all. Ive been shooting a DPMS LR 260 1x8.5 right twist. Ive been looking to get a good bolt gun with comparable twist but cant seem to find one for a reasonable price (around 1200) that is bull barreled without going super expensive and have a custom one done up. Does any one know of a factory gun that fits in that ball park? Any comments on Tikka's?
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Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
Factory 8 twist for $885.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/71098
Factory 8 twist for $885.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/71098
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
http://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-sporter-24-barrel-260-rem-jrtn521.aspx
http://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-sporter-24-barrel-260-rem-jrtn521.aspx
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-sporter-24-barrel-260-rem-jrtn521.aspx </div></div>
Damn thats a nice rifle!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-sporter-24-barrel-260-rem-jrtn521.aspx </div></div>
Damn thats a nice rifle!
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
thanks Chambo for that option. I dont really know any one with a new savage or tikka. Does any one have any opinions or reviews on them.
thanks Chambo for that option. I dont really know any one with a new savage or tikka. Does any one have any opinions or reviews on them.
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Be hard to do much better then this one. Buddy bought one and it really is a shooter. Got it in 260, put a SWFA SS 5-20 on it and started shooting the 1000 yard matches with us.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP
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Be hard to do much better then this one. Buddy bought one and it really is a shooter. Got it in 260, put a SWFA SS 5-20 on it and started shooting the 1000 yard matches with us.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?
Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>
They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?
Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>
They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage220Swift</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?
Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>
They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist. </div></div>
Thanks. Wasn't sure about the twist.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage220Swift</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?
Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>
They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist. </div></div>
Thanks. Wasn't sure about the twist.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chambo3232</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10/110 Predator Hunter Max 1 from savage only ~700 bucks. Anyone tried this gun. I am kind of interested in it myself.
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I have one of those in 6.5 CM and it is a real shooter.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chambo3232</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10/110 Predator Hunter Max 1 from savage only ~700 bucks. Anyone tried this gun. I am kind of interested in it myself.
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I have one of those in 6.5 CM and it is a real shooter.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
I have the sako 85 laminate varminter in 260 and LOVE it, one of my favorite rifles..and a shooter, will put 107's in one hole.
I have the sako 85 laminate varminter in 260 and LOVE it, one of my favorite rifles..and a shooter, will put 107's in one hole.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
That Tikka looks nice!
That Tikka looks nice!
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thanks for the help everyone. Im torn between the Savage 12 long range precision and the tikka t3 super varmint. May have to try the old flip a coin technique
thanks for the help everyone. Im torn between the Savage 12 long range precision and the tikka t3 super varmint. May have to try the old flip a coin technique
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
when in doubt... go American
when in doubt... go American
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Lol this is true, but at the same time my grandparents did come over from finland in the 50's. rock and a hard place. ahh what the hell am I saying... 'Merica
Lol this is true, but at the same time my grandparents did come over from finland in the 50's. rock and a hard place. ahh what the hell am I saying... 'Merica
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
Being able to change barrels or calibers on your kitchen table and also be able to shoot with the higher end guns right out of the box does make the Savage very appealing. You just won't have the sexiness of spending 2 or 3 times as much for a gun that you will probably never out shoot.
Good luck with your search.
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Being able to change barrels or calibers on your kitchen table and also be able to shoot with the higher end guns right out of the box does make the Savage very appealing. You just won't have the sexiness of spending 2 or 3 times as much for a gun that you will probably never out shoot.
Good luck with your search.
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Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
The savage is a good choice, like said before, YOU can change out the barrel once you can outshoot the rifle.
The savage is a good choice, like said before, YOU can change out the barrel once you can outshoot the rifle.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
You'll have more choices for scope bases and other accessories with the Savage, too. I had to build my own 20 MOA base for a CZ.
You'll have more choices for scope bases and other accessories with the Savage, too. I had to build my own 20 MOA base for a CZ.
Re: 260 bolt gun suggestions
Get any Savage short action, new, or a used rifle in any caliber to use for a "donor" action.
Screw on a pre-fit barrel of your choice. Check with Northland Shooters Supply, usually a good selection of barrels in stock. He's currently showing 8 twist .260 bull barrels in stock (CBI) for $300...
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36262.0.html
So....Around $350 for an action/donor rifle, $300 for the barrel, leaves ya better than $500 for a nice stock...
What's to think about?
Get any Savage short action, new, or a used rifle in any caliber to use for a "donor" action.
Screw on a pre-fit barrel of your choice. Check with Northland Shooters Supply, usually a good selection of barrels in stock. He's currently showing 8 twist .260 bull barrels in stock (CBI) for $300...
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36262.0.html
So....Around $350 for an action/donor rifle, $300 for the barrel, leaves ya better than $500 for a nice stock...
What's to think about?
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