260 bolt gun suggestions

pappy919

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Hey all. Ive been shooting a DPMS LR 260 1x8.5 right twist. Ive been looking to get a good bolt gun with comparable twist but cant seem to find one for a reasonable price (around 1200) that is bull barreled without going super expensive and have a custom one done up. Does any one know of a factory gun that fits in that ball park? Any comments on Tikka's?
 
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10/110 Predator Hunter Max 1 from savage only ~700 bucks. Anyone tried this gun. I am kind of interested in it myself.
 
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Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?

Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?

Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>

They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage220Swift</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NiceDay2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't Remington make 260 in a varminter a few years back?

Not sure if you're only considering new, but used might be an option. Also not sure of the twist rate on the remington. Something to look into though.</div></div>

They made the VLS in .260 at one time. It has a 9.25 twist. </div></div>

Thanks. Wasn't sure about the twist.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chambo3232</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10/110 Predator Hunter Max 1 from savage only ~700 bucks. Anyone tried this gun. I am kind of interested in it myself.
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I have one of those in 6.5 CM and it is a real shooter.
 
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Being able to change barrels or calibers on your kitchen table and also be able to shoot with the higher end guns right out of the box does make the Savage very appealing. You just won't have the sexiness of spending 2 or 3 times as much for a gun that you will probably never out shoot.

Good luck with your search.

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Get any Savage short action, new, or a used rifle in any caliber to use for a "donor" action.

Screw on a pre-fit barrel of your choice. Check with Northland Shooters Supply, usually a good selection of barrels in stock. He's currently showing 8 twist .260 bull barrels in stock (CBI) for $300...

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,36262.0.html

So....Around $350 for an action/donor rifle, $300 for the barrel, leaves ya better than $500 for a nice stock...

What's to think about?