.260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

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Curnow26

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#1
One question, Which one?
I have a savage i have been thinking of rebarreling. I was going to stick with the .223 but i thought of going this route so i can reach out farther. Plus i have 2 other .308 rifles. I know there are alot of fans of .260 on here so I thought i would run it by everyone.

It will be used for paper from 100-1000yds. I do handload also would not mind purchasing factory stuff, so which would be more convienient, accurate, and versitile?
Any imput is appreciated,

Thanks
Chris
 
#4
Re: .260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

hey chris,i have been thinking along the same lines except i was looking at the 65 creedmoor vs 65x47L.i was leaning towards the creedmoor because when i don't feel like handloading i could shoot the factory ammo.look forward to some of those exp. shooters helping out with comments
 
#6
Re: .260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

I would go with 6.5 creedmoor. My friend and I have taken it out on a good day to shoot 1 mile and it shot consistently. Hornady makes good and fairly cheap factory ammo for the 6.5CM (140gr A-Max). It is much easier to reload compared to a .308. The recoil is mild compared to .308, which makes it really fun to shoot.

Also, there are about 10+ of us here in Vegas that shoot the 6.5CM.
 
#8
Re: .260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

Yes i might rebarrel the .223, I almost got a .308 mgowen but decided to go with a different cal. I know i will have to change the bolt face and the mag components, but i figure ill hold on to the .223 stuff and ill have 2 cals.
 
#10
Re: .260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

Personally I like the .260. Brass is easy to get ( any .243, 7-08) Lapua is now making brass for it also. They is factory custom ammo available , [url=http://store.thehuntingshack.com/trophygold260remington130grvld.aspx]
As far as I can tell Hornady is the only one producing 6.5 cm ammo. I don't think the CM is a better round ballistically. All things being equal availability of quality brass sways in the .260 favor
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check out Zak's review http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/
 
#12
Re: .260 rem or .260 creed for savage build

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wildboarem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They is factory custom ammo available , [url=http://store.thehuntingshack.com/trophygold260remington130grvld.aspx] </div></div>

At $39.28 a box where 6.5 Creedmoor ammo is about $23 and change a box. Yes Hornady is the only one making it now but it's very accurate and affordable.
 
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