I have my long range arsenal pretty much situated and want to build a new F-Class rifle. I shot last year with a semi-auto AR in 308 with 20" barrel. I would like a dedicated F-Class rifle.
I already have a Badger M2008 SA and a AICS 2.0 inletted for the Badger action. I have to state that I am new to reloading and have experience with handgun calibers but would be starting with little experience on rifle rounds.
It seems there are a few available match rounds commercially for both. I had planned to reload either and was leaning toward the Lapua because I had heard the brass for the 260 wasn't very good. Rumors circling that Lapua and Norma are both planning to make 260 brass made me reconsider the 260 again. I was planning on getting a set of Redding dies in the GB in the classifieds but see the Type S match dies aren't available in 260. The high pressures in the 6.5x47 make it seem like it isn't much of a starter caliber to start reloading. I'm pretty meticulous and will take my time but would the 260 be easier to load? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
The first thing I need to do is decide on a caliber. I plan to send the stock and action to either Louisiana Precision Rifles, APA, or GAP. I have a long wait ahead of me once I make the decision.
Then I guess I should decide on barrel length. I was originally planning a 26-28" barrel but after reading LowLight's thread on the short barrel 260 performing so well I'm considering something shorter, lighter, and easier to handle.
I have a 28" 338 and a 32" 50 BMG and both are pretty tiresome to lug around.
I'd like to shoot one of the heavier projectiles, more than likely the 139 scenars.
I will be dedicated solely to F-Class at 600. I'm going to put a 3-15 NightForce F1 on it more than likely.
I already have a Badger M2008 SA and a AICS 2.0 inletted for the Badger action. I have to state that I am new to reloading and have experience with handgun calibers but would be starting with little experience on rifle rounds.
It seems there are a few available match rounds commercially for both. I had planned to reload either and was leaning toward the Lapua because I had heard the brass for the 260 wasn't very good. Rumors circling that Lapua and Norma are both planning to make 260 brass made me reconsider the 260 again. I was planning on getting a set of Redding dies in the GB in the classifieds but see the Type S match dies aren't available in 260. The high pressures in the 6.5x47 make it seem like it isn't much of a starter caliber to start reloading. I'm pretty meticulous and will take my time but would the 260 be easier to load? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
The first thing I need to do is decide on a caliber. I plan to send the stock and action to either Louisiana Precision Rifles, APA, or GAP. I have a long wait ahead of me once I make the decision.
Then I guess I should decide on barrel length. I was originally planning a 26-28" barrel but after reading LowLight's thread on the short barrel 260 performing so well I'm considering something shorter, lighter, and easier to handle.
I have a 28" 338 and a 32" 50 BMG and both are pretty tiresome to lug around.
I'd like to shoot one of the heavier projectiles, more than likely the 139 scenars.
I will be dedicated solely to F-Class at 600. I'm going to put a 3-15 NightForce F1 on it more than likely.