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Offline WW1

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Which Cal????
« on: November 11, 2003, 01:30:57 PM »
Hi there....
             here is my problem...I have lots of Savage 110's all but 2 are long actions...I aquired a 110 BL with a blind mag in 243...have all the parts ordered to convert this rifle to a clip fed one...now here is my problem....
            do I rebarrel it to 260 Rem or do I stick with a 7mm-08???
I have an Encore in 7mm-08 and it shoots well...butttttttt I read all I can find about the 260, and I am almost sure the penatration would be on a par with the 7mm, but would like some imput....the only bad I have ever found on the cal is some rifles in 260 dont seem to want to shoot nice tight groups...
             my common sense tells me to go with the 260 as the SD and BC are better than the 7mm, as the 6.5 bullets are longer for weight....anyway would like to see some input and hear from anyone who has had experience with either cal...
thanks alot
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Offline jdt48653

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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2003, 02:27:39 PM »
i would go with the 260 with 140gr,like you said better s.d& b.c.
i use a 264 win mag and it gets excellent penatration!(140s) they are also easier on the barrel!
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Offline jim21

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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2006, 05:34:17 PM »
Go with the .260,the only reason I'm saying so,is thats the next caliber I'm going to get,and sometimes I think my .264 is to much.
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6.5 mm sectional density
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2006, 03:23:05 PM »
I've never used a 6.5mm caliber, such as .260 remington, so I can't speak from experience.  But, as I understand it, sectional density is a function of bullet length relative to its width.  I understand .264 caliber bullets have good sectional density (I presume 120 to 140 grains).  But wouldn't any caliber get as good a sectional density with a heavy enough bullet?
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Offline skb2706

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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2006, 03:33:39 AM »
Doubtful anything you shoot with it will notice any difference. If you handload either is great but if you do not.... purchasing .260 Rem ammo can be a PITA....very limited selection. I have both and use both.....the .260 I bought for my son when he was younger to allow for lighter bullets...thus less recoil.
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2006, 01:58:51 PM »
It really depends on what bullet weights the rifle is made for. If I could get one that would stabilize the 160 grain bullet, I'd probably pick the 260. Bullet selection is easier for the 260 because the bullets were developed with comparable ballistics in mind.  I see the 260 as a hand loader's proposition.

7mm-08 gives you a much bigger selection of rifles to choose from, and a cartridge that's undergone some good developmental work. 7mm as a caliber is getting more popular over time.

Overall, I think the 7mm-08 is the safest recommendation to the average person. The 260 is more a cartridge for the confirmed gun nut.
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