Gunsmithing Going to build a 243 or 260
- Thread starter 338rum
- Start date
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
It's going to be a toss up for hunting. The .260 will have an edge with energy. The .243 is easier to find hunting ammo for. The .243 will also recoil slightly less. That said, if you reload either one will do the job on antelope and deer. Twist rate will be determined by the class of bullet weight you want to use, I think 1:8.5 for the .260 is ideal for the heavier bullets and the 1:8 for the .243. Barrel length and contour will be determined by the weight you want to achieve with the rifle. Thinking a sporter weight tube around 22-26" will give great results on a hunting rifle.
Hope that helps a little
It's going to be a toss up for hunting. The .260 will have an edge with energy. The .243 is easier to find hunting ammo for. The .243 will also recoil slightly less. That said, if you reload either one will do the job on antelope and deer. Twist rate will be determined by the class of bullet weight you want to use, I think 1:8.5 for the .260 is ideal for the heavier bullets and the 1:8 for the .243. Barrel length and contour will be determined by the weight you want to achieve with the rifle. Thinking a sporter weight tube around 22-26" will give great results on a hunting rifle.
Hope that helps a little
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
What will your kid be hunting with said rifle?
What will your kid be hunting with said rifle?
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
again my vote is .243, easy to find ammo, brass is easily found for reloading, for a kid's deer gun don't think you can go wrong. Plus is there any production .260's out there?
again my vote is .243, easy to find ammo, brass is easily found for reloading, for a kid's deer gun don't think you can go wrong. Plus is there any production .260's out there?
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plus is there any production .260's out there?</div></div>
Remington is only making them out of the custom shop these days, I don't think they have any standard offerings in it. It is an incredible match caliber, however for hunting, not much in the line for ammo, at least compared to the .243
The .243 is well supported and proven hunting round
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plus is there any production .260's out there?</div></div>
Remington is only making them out of the custom shop these days, I don't think they have any standard offerings in it. It is an incredible match caliber, however for hunting, not much in the line for ammo, at least compared to the .243
The .243 is well supported and proven hunting round
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
I should also ask how old and big is your kid.
Don't forget 7mm-08, you can take an elk with that as well if needed.
I should also ask how old and big is your kid.
Don't forget 7mm-08, you can take an elk with that as well if needed.
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
a 243 with a 24" 8 twist barrel you can use up to 115gr DTAC's out of it and it will be good for most deer.
a 243 with a 24" 8 twist barrel you can use up to 115gr DTAC's out of it and it will be good for most deer.
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
Go buy your sone a Remington SPS youth, drop it into a Bell and Carlson Alaskan stock (as was on the Ti rifles), put a good scope on it, and let him loose.
If you are feeling particularly frisky, send it to a smith and punch it 243ai.
87 VMAX's for play, and 85 TSX for deer and antelopes.
The factory Remmy tubes are 1:9.125", and are generally capable of stabilizing the 105 AMAX's if longer ranger pursuits are what you are after.
Go buy your sone a Remington SPS youth, drop it into a Bell and Carlson Alaskan stock (as was on the Ti rifles), put a good scope on it, and let him loose.
If you are feeling particularly frisky, send it to a smith and punch it 243ai.
87 VMAX's for play, and 85 TSX for deer and antelopes.
The factory Remmy tubes are 1:9.125", and are generally capable of stabilizing the 105 AMAX's if longer ranger pursuits are what you are after.
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
I'd say .260
I'd say .260
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
260. Get a Savage donor action and put an 8" twist 260 barrel in it.
And yes a 260/140gr will work fine for elk, if you do your part!
260. Get a Savage donor action and put an 8" twist 260 barrel in it.
And yes a 260/140gr will work fine for elk, if you do your part!
Re: Going to build a 243 or 260
the 260 is a wise chioce imo. i just built one and went with the 26 inch barrel. i couldn't decide wich i wanted and i figured it was easier to take some off later than to add some later
the 260 is a wise chioce imo. i just built one and went with the 26 inch barrel. i couldn't decide wich i wanted and i figured it was easier to take some off later than to add some later
