Im looking for a deer gun to take whitetail or elk. Also i want it for a 1k gun that is fast and flat. If you have any info to make me choice one of the cals then post it below.
Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
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Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
243 is fine for whitetail, and great out to and past 1K, 260Rem will be a better choice all around for elk, and still a great 1K and beyond caliber.
I'd vote 260 Rem
Kirk R
243 is fine for whitetail, and great out to and past 1K, 260Rem will be a better choice all around for elk, and still a great 1K and beyond caliber.
I'd vote 260 Rem
Kirk R
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
The 260 is the one i looking really hard at right now. I love 243. Ive never had a 260 thats why im kindy thinking it may be my choice.
The 260 is the one i looking really hard at right now. I love 243. Ive never had a 260 thats why im kindy thinking it may be my choice.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I've HUNTED elk with a 260 Remington, but I've never SHOT one with it.
I'm a huge fan of the 260 Remington cartridge for smacking steel, but there is a much better hunting bullet selection in 7mm.
Now I hunt with a 270 WSM. 140gr AccuBond @ ~3250fps.
I've HUNTED elk with a 260 Remington, but I've never SHOT one with it.
I'm a huge fan of the 260 Remington cartridge for smacking steel, but there is a much better hunting bullet selection in 7mm.
Now I hunt with a 270 WSM. 140gr AccuBond @ ~3250fps.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I have hunted elk for quite some time and have taken several in NM and Colorado, out of those three the 7-08 is the best choice for hunting them. You have a greater range of bullets for hunting bigger game like elk.
I have hunted elk for quite some time and have taken several in NM and Colorado, out of those three the 7-08 is the best choice for hunting them. You have a greater range of bullets for hunting bigger game like elk.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barnes12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have hunted elk for quite some time and have taken several in NM and Colorado, out of those three the 7-08 is the best choice for hunting them. You have a greater range of bullets for hunting bigger game like elk. </div></div>
+1 7mm-08 if elk are in the equation. Bullet selection is key for them too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barnes12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have hunted elk for quite some time and have taken several in NM and Colorado, out of those three the 7-08 is the best choice for hunting them. You have a greater range of bullets for hunting bigger game like elk. </div></div>
+1 7mm-08 if elk are in the equation. Bullet selection is key for them too.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
The thing is i may never get to go elk hunting but if i do i want to make sure i have a gun to do the job. It will mainly be a long range tactical gun as well as a whitetail and yote gun.
The thing is i may never get to go elk hunting but if i do i want to make sure i have a gun to do the job. It will mainly be a long range tactical gun as well as a whitetail and yote gun.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
my vote would be 7mm best for elk ,243 best for deer and targets
260 best all around . i just built a rifle for the same reasons and considered the same cals . but went with the 6.5 creedmoor
my vote would be 7mm best for elk ,243 best for deer and targets
260 best all around . i just built a rifle for the same reasons and considered the same cals . but went with the 6.5 creedmoor
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If i could i would. Wait why dont you give me your 7/08 and 243 then ill i need is the 260.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If i could i would. Wait why dont you give me your 7/08 and 243 then ill i need is the 260.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I'm with 7mmrm all three but if your gonna build a 7mm there just isn't anything better than a .284 Winchester
I'm with 7mmrm all three but if your gonna build a 7mm there just isn't anything better than a .284 Winchester
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbrewer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a .284 Winchester </div></div>
I shoot a 260 Remington, but I think I'm going to add a (long action) 284 Winchester.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbrewer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a .284 Winchester </div></div>
I shoot a 260 Remington, but I think I'm going to add a (long action) 284 Winchester.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
The 284 how fast can you run them? I bet they are hard on the barrel life aswell?
The 284 how fast can you run them? I bet they are hard on the barrel life aswell?
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180 Bergers like 2800 to 2850. The 168 2950. The barrel life is exceptional thats why I use it for f-class way better on barrels than a 6.5-284. I also have a hunting rifle built in .284. Easy to tune decent recoil and great performance.
180 Bergers like 2800 to 2850. The 168 2950. The barrel life is exceptional thats why I use it for f-class way better on barrels than a 6.5-284. I also have a hunting rifle built in .284. Easy to tune decent recoil and great performance.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
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Love it ...but suprised Mr 7mm didnt recommend the 7 08. Have had all 3 with the exception of the 260, lately Im really liking my 243. However, it has the standard "slower" twist factory barrel. But if you go with the right twist you can achieve what your looking for. Check here there are many threads on the 260 and 243 as well as close relatives.
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Another good source is www.6mmbr.com
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
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Love it ...but suprised Mr 7mm didnt recommend the 7 08. Have had all 3 with the exception of the 260, lately Im really liking my 243. However, it has the standard "slower" twist factory barrel. But if you go with the right twist you can achieve what your looking for. Check here there are many threads on the 260 and 243 as well as close relatives.
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Another good source is www.6mmbr.com
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I know its not on your list but I'm particular to 7mm WSM. More
power for hunting, great long range performance. I was going to build a 243 AI for comps like ASC but after seeing the difficulty
we had spotting misses with the 6mms compared to the plume of dirt a 180 gr 7mm throws up, it was a deciding factor. Of course
never missing wins....but I'm just not that good yet.
I know its not on your list but I'm particular to 7mm WSM. More
power for hunting, great long range performance. I was going to build a 243 AI for comps like ASC but after seeing the difficulty
we had spotting misses with the 6mms compared to the plume of dirt a 180 gr 7mm throws up, it was a deciding factor. Of course
never missing wins....but I'm just not that good yet.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I've got an 8 twist krieger .243 thats kick but. Its tuff to beat any of the 6, 6.5, and 7mm bullets.
I've got an 8 twist krieger .243 thats kick but. Its tuff to beat any of the 6, 6.5, and 7mm bullets.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If you build a Savage you could do all 3...
If your building a rifle that will be 90-95% Target/Tactical then go with the .260.
If you did more hunting then 7-08, now your looking into the 284, but I'd stay with the .260 as it will be easier to load for and use less powder.And most of your shooting will be in the 300yrd range anyhow.
Curt
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If you build a Savage you could do all 3...
If your building a rifle that will be 90-95% Target/Tactical then go with the .260.
If you did more hunting then 7-08, now your looking into the 284, but I'd stay with the .260 as it will be easier to load for and use less powder.And most of your shooting will be in the 300yrd range anyhow.
Curt
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
Build a 243 or 260 target gun, and then get a 7mm mag 280 284 whatever for an elk gun. Your not going to want to pack around a 12lb gun elk hunting, at least I dont
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Build a 243 or 260 target gun, and then get a 7mm mag 280 284 whatever for an elk gun. Your not going to want to pack around a 12lb gun elk hunting, at least I dont
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: idahoshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build a 243 or 260 target gun, and then get a 7mm mag 280 284 whatever for an elk gun. Your not going to want to pack around a 12lb gun elk hunting, at least I dont
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That is what i may end up doing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: idahoshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build a 243 or 260 target gun, and then get a 7mm mag 280 284 whatever for an elk gun. Your not going to want to pack around a 12lb gun elk hunting, at least I dont
That is what i may end up doing.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I think you will be happier that way. Put it this way, you dont want to pack a heavy gun in places like this.
I think you will be happier that way. Put it this way, you dont want to pack a heavy gun in places like this.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Netz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If you build a Savage you could do all 3...
If your building a rifle that will be 90-95% Target/Tactical then go with the .260.
If you did more hunting then 7-08, now your looking into the 284, but I'd stay with the .260 as it will be easier to load for and use less powder.And most of your shooting will be in the 300yrd range anyhow.
Curt </div></div>
You can build a switchbarrel on many different platforms.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Netz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fuck it. Just go with all three. </div></div>
If you build a Savage you could do all 3...
If your building a rifle that will be 90-95% Target/Tactical then go with the .260.
If you did more hunting then 7-08, now your looking into the 284, but I'd stay with the .260 as it will be easier to load for and use less powder.And most of your shooting will be in the 300yrd range anyhow.
Curt </div></div>
You can build a switchbarrel on many different platforms.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
SPC Sherri Gallagher 1st place National Champion at Camp Perry 2009 Long Range Aggregate. Little 'Ol 260! IMHO the perfect caliber. Perfect combination of low recoil/high energy, flat shooting, inherently accurate, easy on the wallet when it comes to brass, powder, and pills. Just finished up converting 300-243 brass tonight-free brass by the way.
OK you 7mm guys...fire away!
Switch barrel is good!
Wind
SPC Sherri Gallagher 1st place National Champion at Camp Perry 2009 Long Range Aggregate. Little 'Ol 260! IMHO the perfect caliber. Perfect combination of low recoil/high energy, flat shooting, inherently accurate, easy on the wallet when it comes to brass, powder, and pills. Just finished up converting 300-243 brass tonight-free brass by the way.
OK you 7mm guys...fire away!
Switch barrel is good!
Wind
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
Off Topic: Idaho Shooter, Awesome Picture. Just lay down and stretch the barrel right off a gun!
Now, back to the regular program!
Off Topic: Idaho Shooter, Awesome Picture. Just lay down and stretch the barrel right off a gun!
Now, back to the regular program!
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
260 is fine, but I feel there are better elk cartridges.
Wind, I need a gun like yours to take full advantage
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260 is fine, but I feel there are better elk cartridges.
Wind, I need a gun like yours to take full advantage
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
The main purpose of the cal im wanting to get is going to be a 1k tactical gun as well as a whitetail type deer. The elk hunt may or maynot happen.
The main purpose of the cal im wanting to get is going to be a 1k tactical gun as well as a whitetail type deer. The elk hunt may or maynot happen.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308skinner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The main purpose of the cal im wanting to get is going to be a 1k tactical gun as well as a whitetail type deer. The elk hunt may or maynot happen. </div></div>
I'm thinking 260 Remington then.
I shoot at known-distances. All I really care about is wind.
A 115gr 6mm DTAC @ 3000fps drifts similar to a 139gr 6.5mm Scenar @ 2800fps.
Similar amount of powder, similar cost for brass and bullets.
The 260 Remington should have better barrel-life.
The 7mm-08 with RL17 and 162gr AMAX MIGHT be right in there too. I really don't know what it can do.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308skinner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The main purpose of the cal im wanting to get is going to be a 1k tactical gun as well as a whitetail type deer. The elk hunt may or maynot happen. </div></div>
I'm thinking 260 Remington then.
I shoot at known-distances. All I really care about is wind.
A 115gr 6mm DTAC @ 3000fps drifts similar to a 139gr 6.5mm Scenar @ 2800fps.
Similar amount of powder, similar cost for brass and bullets.
The 260 Remington should have better barrel-life.
The 7mm-08 with RL17 and 162gr AMAX MIGHT be right in there too. I really don't know what it can do.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
I may just do a 260 for my tactical rifle and a light weight 243 or 7-08 for hunting.
I may just do a 260 for my tactical rifle and a light weight 243 or 7-08 for hunting.
Re: Which cal 260-- 243-- 7-08?
Are you hung on using a short action, if you go to a long action, you could find better calibers for elk.
Are you hung on using a short action, if you go to a long action, you could find better calibers for elk.
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Now, stick that 30"custom barrel into that trued Remington 260 action, now insert that custom barreled action into a MAK chasis, have a nice 4 oz. trigger installed, top it off with some fine glass, and feed it a steady diet of 139 Scenars. You are now ready to get serious!
Good shooting,
Wind
Now, stick that 30"custom barrel into that trued Remington 260 action, now insert that custom barreled action into a MAK chasis, have a nice 4 oz. trigger installed, top it off with some fine glass, and feed it a steady diet of 139 Scenars. You are now ready to get serious!
Good shooting,
Wind
