260 VS 243

[scubapro187]

I realize that there a benefits too each. The 260 has bullets that have a higher BC than the 243. While the 243 has a lot more options in terms of brass.

My question is: is the 260 better bottom line vs the 243 from 0-1000 meters in terms of accuracy?

Also this is probably going to show my ass but can you re barrel a 243 to a 260 like you can re barrel a 308 to a 260?

 

[Shady_Jay]

Re: 260 VS 243

I prefer .260. But the .243 wins enough matches too.


They are both based off the .308 so yes you can rebarrel.

 

[sl78928]

Re: 260 VS 243

I would rather have the .243 unless barrel life is a neccessity. The .260 wins in barrel life, other than that I think the .243 is better even out to 1000.

 

[427Cobra]

Re: 260 VS 243

It seems to me that you don't need to push the 260's as hard as the 243's, so barrel life should be longer, 140 VLDs will be my pill of choice. 260 brass can be made from 243 and 7-08 brass very easily, so its just a one time extra step. 243 260 7-08 308 all have the same bolt face, the cartridges are all about the same length, so rebarreling is no problem at all. Accuracy is in the user behind the rifle, an excellent marksman shooting a .308 should always be able to out shoot a good one shooting anything else.

 

[sl78928]

Re: 260 VS 243

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Accuracy is in the user behind the rifle </div></div>

Agreed.

.260 or .243, not nearly as important as the amount of time you spend working with your rifle

 

[Mike]

Re: 260 VS 243

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scubapro187</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I realize that there a benefits too each. The 260 has bullets that have a higher BC than the 243. While the 243 has a lot more options in terms of brass.

My question is: is the 260 better bottom line vs the 243 from 0-1000 meters in terms of accuracy?

Also this is probably going to show my ass but can you re barrel a 243 to a 260 like you can re barrel a 308 to a 260?</div></div>

What is the BC on the 140VLD's for the 260? Nice brass is nice to have. You can reform, or use Remington for 260 brass, or do what you have to do. Or, you can dial Lapua, Norma, Nosler and get better brass without the "one extra" step.

The 260 is not more accurate than the 243. In fact, one could argue that it is less accurate at 1000 due to the need for more wind hold.

308 is the parent case to all the cartridges named so the answer to that question is yes.

 

[slayer_21420]

Re: 260 VS 243

I would say .260 all the way, I own rifles in both calibers and my .260 is just not as picky as my .243 (I know every rifle is different, just stating my experience)

Steve