260 rem or 260 AI or a 7mm-08?

[eaglemountainman]

My 7mm-08 is my main shooting iron. Deer, elk, antelope, whatever. Very easy on the shoulder but kills out of its weight class.




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Same here.
I'll be adding Alberta moose to my list, come October.

I also have a 260 Rem in a Ruger Ultra Lite tanger. Dandy little combo.

260AI sounds cool. Will you get enough extra juice to be worth the squeeze over the standard 260?

 

[KenLee]

7mm-08 is just easy, handy and works. If I want more speed, I grab something that doesn't end in 08.

 

[MHWASH]

I had three 260s, then eventually went 6.5 CM. Non of my 260s had a fast twist barrel.

If I was in your situation, I would go 6.5x284. Basically the same ballistics as the 260AI without the fire forming.

 

[SloppyJ]

Why not AI the .243?

 

[xsn10s]

I like my 260 AI. Really you can't go wrong with any of the three choices. I built mine on an older Rem 700 SA. I adjusted the Walker trigger down to 2 lbs and it's been reliable since I first got it as a 22-250 15 years ago. Coldbore hit on a badger 659 yards.

 

[Timberline001]

I have a 260 AI in a short action. I get low 2900s with 140s in a 25 inch barrel. It’s great if you want to squeeze the absolute max out of a standard bolt face short action and need the velocity to get 800-1000 yards and have the velocity for optimal terminal performance. If I was shooting less than that I’d definitely just do a 6.5 creed. It’s certainly the easy button.

 

[Pharmseller]

Same here.
I'll be adding Alberta moose to my list, come October.

I also have a 260 Rem in a Ruger Ultra Lite tanger. Dandy little combo.

260AI sounds cool. Will you get enough extra juice to be worth the squeeze over the standard 260?

I apologize in advance for the hijack.

What bullet for moose?




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[eaglemountainman]

I apologize in advance for the hijack.

What bullet for moose?




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120 TTSX @ 3195 fps is the front runner, so far. Been using them on everything including a heavy bull elk a few years back. Lots of confidence in that bullet.

I have a box of 139 LRXs inbound to work with a bit till Oct.
My Montana doesn't like 140 TTSXs

 

[sambo3006]

Another vote for the 7mm-08. In my opinion, it is the best all around cartridge on the .308 case. Mild recoil, but with the capability of shooting 120 to 160 grain projectiles with good velocity and trajectory.

 

[Tallest]

I assume your anti-CM sentiments extend to the 6mmCM, but if not, that would be my vote. It would still be something philosophically different than your 243.

 

[xsn10s]

I have been considering a 7-08 also. I'd want to use 160-180 gr bullets. But there is no denying pharm's success with that cartridge.

 

[KenLee]

I have been considering a 7-08 also. I'd want to use 160-180 gr bullets. But there is no denying pharm's success with that cartridge.

Why so heavy a bullet? I'd shoot a 120 for everything. TTSX or NBT

 

[rmarshall]

I assume your anti-CM sentiments extend to the 6mmCM, but if not, that would be my vote. It would still be something philosophically different than your 243.

No I think the 6mm creed is pretty cool!

 

[rmarshall]

Funny I guess my creed statement was offensive, sorry. My 1/8 twist 260 will do everything the CM will do. It just seems folks worship it like it’s the only rifle ever. Good rifle for its indented purpose. But I like my 260 better, even my 1/9 twist barrels id shoot over a CM. But that me to each their own.

 

[Grundy53]

Funny I guess my creed statement was offensive, sorry. My 1/8 twist 260 will do everything the CM will do. It just seems folks worship it like it’s the only rifle ever. Good rifle for its indented purpose. But I like my 260 better, even my 1/9 twist barrels id shoot over a CM. But that me to each their own.

Not offensive. To each their own. Just seems a bit closed-minded.

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[Tallest]

Funny I guess my creed statement was offensive, sorry. My 1/8 twist 260 will do everything the CM will do. It just seems folks worship it like it’s the only rifle ever. Good rifle for its indented purpose. But I like my 260 better, even my 1/9 twist barrels id shoot over a CM. But that me to each their own.

Enneagram 4? (me too)

I totally understand this, swap 7mm-08 for 260, and I’m in the same boat as you. I have legitimately TRIED to like/want a 6.5CM, but I just can’t do it.

 

[xsn10s]

Why so heavy a bullet? I'd shoot a 120 for everything. TTSX or NBT

Higher BC bullet.

 

[HandgunHTR]

My recommendation would be a 7-08AI or 7SAW.

I have a 6.5Creed, 260, regular 7-08, a 7-08AI and a 308. The 7-08AI gets more use than any of the others. 150-162 bullets in the 2750-2950 fps range are a breeze with it.

I too, don’t get the fireforming comments. I fireformed 200 pieces of Lapua brass for mine. During that process I got my scope mostly dialed in and my barrel “broken in”. If you are doing serious load development before you hit 200 rounds on your barrel, then I would wager to say you are going to end up having to tinker later on anyway. If I treat that brass good, I can probably get 10 more loadings on it. Doesn’t seem like that big of a deal to me.

 

[slvrslngr]

If you wanted to be different, go with the 25 Souper (25x308)!

 

[SCHUNTER73]

Great thread and comments. I have a donor 700 SA that is currently chambered in .308. I already have a cheap, but semi - accurate 7mm-08 by Savage. I also have an old .270 and a custom .280AI. I want to work on something new on the 700 and can’t decide what to do with it. This thread has been helpful. I like the .260 idea but I kind of want to build a bad ass 7mm-08.