Light Weight .260 project build - updated

[JamieD]

Just finished a project build for a lighter weight hunting rifle that should be able to reach out there if called on to do so.

specs:

Trued Remington R/H Action and Sleeved bolt
Chambered in .260 Match
Fluted SS Kreiger Barrel, 5.5 contour, 1-8 twist, finished at 20"
Manners MCS-T in GAP Camo with adjustable LOP, bedded using Devcon
Pinned Holland recoil lug
Rifle Basix L-1 set at 1.5 lbs
Cerakoted in Armorer black
R @ D Preicison Bolt Knob Modification
Finished weight Aprox 8.25 pounds

The bolt raceway is bored to .705 and I cut the sleeves on the bolt to .7025 to allow .0025 total clearance becouse she will be in the field. A little looser than what I normally cut them but man do they run slick.

I'll be getting her out to the range tomm for a test run, taking the Chrony as well, I am really curiouse to see what kind of speed she will run at.

Side note - Thanks Tom Manners, talk about a great team and customer service. Had a little issue with the inlet, they emailed me a return shipping label that day and had it back in less then 10. Thanks guys.

JamieD

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Jamie Dodson
Wolf Precision
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[J_Roger]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Looks great, I can't wait to get my 700 in .260

 

[Low Sioux]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

My truck gun dream come true! I will never understand why anyone would want to build or carry anything much heavier in a gun you will actually carry in the field.

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

nice rig ! I need something like that too... LOL

139 Scenars ?

 

[42769vette]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

nice. what do you plan to hunt with it? and like sendero man what bullets do you plan to run

 

[psinclair]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Sweet!! I love my lightweight .260!!

 

[42769vette]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

should have read more

 

[broke_again]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Very nice, I'm interested to see what kind of numbers you get with that barrel length.

 

[JamieD]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

I'm going to try the 140 and 123 A-max out of her tomorrow with the Chrony weather permitting. It swings nice with the shorter barrel and I do like the Manners feel as well.

JamieD

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[Tangodown911]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

You sir are in possession of my next stock for sure, and possibly my next whole rig. Depending on the speeds you see, I may very well switch my shorty .308 scheme to .260. I've got a 24" .260 and absolutely love it. Im in a good node with 142SMKs at around 2820 fps. I can't imagine your shorty .260 pushing anything less than 2680-2720 and shooting real straight. I will definately be watching for range results.

And if I haven't said it...really nice rifle. I love everything about it especially the paint. Todd (30calsniper) do that one?

 

[dpreston]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

nice rifle! We will have to test that one out on some hogs this summer

 

[fastford]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

tag

 

[buckey]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Nice work!!

 

[Rob01]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Looks good Jamie. Let us know how she did today.

 

[JFComfort]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

8.25 lbs! Ahhhh.. so nice! I'm going with a lighter contour on my next tube to take weight off the rifle. I'm getting tired of the heavy pig!

 

[JamieD]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Range trip went really well today. All shots were 100 yards using a bi-pod.

<span style="font-weight: bold">140 A-max's at 100 yards 3 shot groups.</span>
First group out of the gun

2nd group (pulled last shot) still under .75

3RD group

<span style="font-weight: bold">123 A-max at 100 yards - Didn't like as much as the 140's</span>
4 Shot group

5 shot group around .580 center to center

Speeds were pretty good. I shoot these loads out of my other .260's. They are usually a good indicater on how the rifle is going to run and show its potential.

The 140 A-max was 42.6 grains of H4350 and were averaged at 2673FPS. This load shoots 2790 in my 24" .260

The 123 A-max was 45.1 H4350 and were running about 2918 but SD was not so good.

JamieD

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Jamie Dodson
Wolf Precision
814-262-7994

 

[260shtr]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Jamie

Looks like it will be a shooter. These are standard loads for other rifles. With a little load tuning for the shorter barrel harmonics this rifle will shoot superb. Like the numbers also, I'm encouraged to go shorter when I rebarrel.

 

[xNF_9]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamieD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Speeds were pretty good.
</div></div>

What were the speeds you were getting?

 

[Scott E White]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamieD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Range trip went really well today. All shots were 100 yards using a bi-pod.
Speeds were pretty good. I shoot these loads out of my other .260's. They are usually a good indicater on how the rifle is going to run and show its potential.
The <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">140 A-max</span></span> was 42.6 grains of H4350 and were <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">averaged at 2673FPS</span></span>. This load shoots 2790 in my 24" .260
The <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">123 A-max</span></span> was 45.1 H4350 and were <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">running about 2918</span></span> but SD was not so good.

JamieD</div></div>

 

[polytech]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Probably a "newb" question, but what's the Sleeved bolt do?

 

[JamieD]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Sleeves are added to the bolt to reduce the play or slop that exist between the bolt body and the action. In the third pic you can see the sleeves on the bolt.

JamieD

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[OFIS]

Re: Light Weight .260 project build complete.

Looks like a keeper