The bullet diameter is .308 in (7.62 mm), which is common to all U.S. .30 caliber cartridges. The entire barreled action is black Teflon coated. Hornady V-max 17HMR 17gr. While the .260 Rem and similar cartridges like the 6.5-284 Norma, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5 Grendel and Hornadys new 6.5 Creedmore have come to dominate long-range competitive shooting, with hunters its been a different story. Ammo was so scarce that even the Remington folks were able to come up with only four boxes of, wouldnt you know it, 140-grain Core-Lokts. This article was published in the November 2009 edition of Buckmasters GunHunter Magazine. They weigh 2 ounces, so the rifle alone weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces. At the rear of the bolt, however, we find that the bolt shroud houses a Model 70 Winchester-type, three-position safety. The 140-grain AccuTip arrives with 2,145 fps and 1,430 foot pounds. In 1955, three years after the .308s commercial introduction, Winchester necked down its case to 6mm and up to .358. Now there were six in the family, all having the same headspace dimension, case taper, body length and shoulder angle. Thats unfortunate because the even lighter-kicking .243, for example, was never saddled with that kind of image, even though it is less capable ballistically. This makes for a light recoil round that has very good long range ballistics. I have been shooting a custom 260 Rem. SK Pistol Match 22LR 1050fps. 7mm WSM (150 Sp at 3200).456 +2.4" +2.5" 3"@150: 314.275 H&H Mag. And like the 700, the bolt head is comprised of twin-opposed locking lugs, a 360 degree recessed face and plunger-type ejection. are the most popular magnums among the .270 and 7mm cartridges, and with good reason; both offer sensible ballistics which can be managed by most shooters without being overly hard on your barrel. In 1955, three years after the .308s commercial introduction, Winchester necked down its case to 6mm and up to .358. Meanwhile, there sat the .260 Rem. This new .270 cartridge was the third commercial .270 ever produced, and the first one in 60 years. Kimber is the only other domestic rifle maker that offers it, and among the imports, Sako and Tikka. How outstanding? .260 Remington 130 grain Berger VLD-H~ The .260 Remington (also known as 6.5-08 A-Square) cartridge was introduced by Remington in 1997. Until recently, what limited popularity it enjoyed here was the result of the availability of surplus Swedish Mausers. Filter 260 Remington Ammo Deals. Do NOT use the dimensions on these diagrams to calculate pressures or internal ballistics. But which makes the better choice for hunters? Remington 243 95gr Accutip. Seeing as how the .260 is a Remington-developed cartridge, they offer it in four flavors, one in 120 grain and the three 140s. May 12, 2017 97 24. $40.70. Range-ready, the package was just over 7 pounds. The .260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.555 Swede are all wonderfully suited for hunting thin skinned, medium game animals like pronghorn, feral hogs, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, roe deer, or fallow deer. The compact nature of this gun leaves room to turn in tight quarters. All first appeared as a martial cartridge before being offered for sporting use. Clint M, Dec 24, 2014 #12. alientrainwreck Member. It was designed as a highly frangible varmint/predator round, but a lot of velocity-happy hunters used it for deer and antelope, often with poor results, which were widely publicized. What fascinated the shooting public even more was the .264s 100-grain load, which clocked a smokin 3,700 fps. Truly, this is a cartridge that deserves more respect than it gets. Then, in 1997, Remington tapped the .308 case again to sire the .260 Rem. Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each. Mag. As far as the discussion between the 300 short mag and the 7mm mag I think you are splitting hairs. Extremely difficult to spot hits with a .260 Rem. Show OOS & EXP. Until fairly recently, the 6.5mm caliber (.264) was not overly popular on these shores because, like the 7mm (.284), metric designations meant a foreign caliber to Joe Average, and he was more than content with our .30 caliber. Buckmasters entertains and educates deer hunters with current strategies and technology from the most respected experts in the field. The first serious attempt to introduce the 6.5mm as an American caliber (not counting the .256 Newton of 1913, which is another story), was Winchesters announcement in 1958 of its .264 Magnum. Measure your actual cases and use the data supplied by the cartridge maker and the propellant manufacturer. The test gun was actually a lighter version of the H-S Sporter Lightweight in 7mm WSM I used to take a very nice Siberian ibex in Kyrgyzstan two years ago. in short-barreled hunting rifles and a few old, custom target rifles. While providing ballistic performance nearly identical to that of the .300 Winchester Magnum, 300 WSM does this with about 14 grains less powder. This resulted in the .243 Win and .358 Win. Measure your actual cases and use the data supplied by the cartridge maker and the propellant manufacturer. The Winchester Short Magnum series debuted in 2001 with the .300 Winchester Short Magnum, but just a year later Winchester announced the arrival of the .270 WSM. In that case, a brake would tame the 300 dramatically. To give that some perspective, a .30-06 kicks with 22 foot-pounds of energy. At the time of testing, the only ammo I had on hand was the 140-grain Core-Lokt load. And it does it with less wind deflection, a tad less drop and less than half the recoil. A Model Seven in 260 Remington Part II. Subscribe today to have GunHunter delivered to your home. If you handload, you can do much better still. In 2002 Winchester introduced new cartridges in its Winchester Short Magnum family, including the 7 mm WSM and 270 WSM. Federal Fusion 260 Remington 120 Grain Fusion 40 Rnd (2 boxes) - $55.98. $52.75. Sentiments from seasoned long range shooters The .260 Remington is a solid performer for long-range matches, with good barrel life and 300WM-like ballistics. The first serious attempt to introduce the 6.5mm as an American caliber (not counting the .256 Newton of 1913, which is another story), was Winchesters announcement in 1958 of its .264 Magnum. Joined: Dec 9, 2014 Messages: 284 Whoever it is, I wish theyd cut it out, but when they will, I can only guess. .260 Rem vs. .308. The 120 is an AccuTip boattail at 2,890 fps. The 260 Remington Versus the 6.555 Swedish Mauser Part 1 by RGI Media, Inc - Published with permission Based on performance, it may very well be impossible to have a permanent favorite firearm. The Remington Model Seven CDL and comes in 270, 7mm, 300 wsm, 350, 204 ruger, 223 Remington, 22 250 rem, 243 rem, 260 rem, 7mm-08, 308 win, 6.8mm, 17 rem fireball, 7mm. The 140s are a Core-Lokt soft point and a Core- Lokt Ultra Bonded, both at 2,750 fps. The .300 WSM rounds are not too far off staying in the range of 24 to 26ft.lb range. $40.00. Just four years later in 1962, Remington introduced its 7mm Magnum, and that turned out to be the death knell for the .264. 7 months ago . 260 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor are two common cartridges used for rifles. And that's a shame, because the .260 is well-suited to hunting medium game like deer, antelope, caribou, sheep, goat anything short of elk and the big bears, really. It is quite similar to the 6.5x55mm, but loaded at higher pressures. Like everything else, the trigger unit is of H-S design, for which patents are pending.It is user-adjustable down to 2 pounds. And it does it with less wind deflection, a tad less drop and less than half the recoil. Hornady 17 Hornet 20gr V Remington has long been known for its willingness to legitimize wildcat cartridgesthink the .35 Whelen, 7mm-08 Remington and .22-250 Remingtonand not unlike the .30-06 Springfield case, the .308 Winchester has been necked up and down across the gamut of bore diameters. Close Reset. Cartridge (gr@ft/s) Rifle Weight (lbs) Recoil Energy (ft-lbs) Recoil Velocity (ft/s).17 HMR (17 at 2550) 7.5: 0.2: 0.17 Rem. deals. While the .260 Rem and similar cartridges like the 6.5-284 Norma, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5 Grendel and Hornadys new 6.5 Creedmore have come to dominate long-range competitive shooting, with hunters its been a different story. It was simply more versatile. Winchester 17WSM 20GR . $34.50. The compact nature of this gun leaves room to turn in tight quarters. H-S developed the latter for the U.S. Armys M24 sniper rifle, and then incorporated that feature into their consumer stocks. rifles makes stabilization problematic. And that's a shame, because the .260 is well-suited to hunting medium game like deer, antelope, caribou, sheep, goat anything short of elk and the big bears, really. Until recently, what limited popularity it enjoyed here was the result of the availability of surplus Swedish Mausers. The 270 WSM is All of the major brands are available including Hornady, Lapua, Sako, Nosler, Remington, Winchester and more Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 12 of 12 Posts. H-S makes some really neat rifles and is the only semi-production gun maker I know that manufacturers every component, from their 10x cut-rifled stainless steel barrels and actions to the trigger, bottom metal units and their Pro-Series fiberglass stocks hand-laid around an aluminum bedding block. The firearm community believes in the quality of both of these bullets. Thats unfortunate because the even lighter-kicking .243, for example, was never saddled with that kind of image, even though it is less capable ballistically. Based on performance, it may very well be impossible to have a permanent favorite firearm. The 2014 NRA National Championship equipment The company guarantees 1/2-MOA accuracy in all rifles .30 caliber and under when using select handloads, so I figured it would be a great test vehicle for the .260 Rem. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. 260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.555 Swede: History The story of these cartridges begins in the 1890s with the 6.555 Swede. When it's time to hunt I always seem to be reaching for the .300 wsm. Since this is not a gun review, let me just say that shooting the ProHunter Lightweight was a pleasant experience. Ammo was so scarce that even the Remington folks were able to come up with only four boxes of, wouldnt you know it, 140-grain Core-Lokts. 7mm mag vs 300 Short mag by: PB I have owned a Remington 7mm mag rifle(s) and used it almost exclusively for hunting deer, elk and moose since 1968. 260 Rem; 264 Win Mag; 270 Win; 270 WSM; 280 Rem; 30 Carbine; 30-06 Springfield; 30-30 Win; 30-378 Wby Mag; 300 Blackout; 300 H&H; 300 RCM; 300 Savage; 300 Wby Mag; 300 Win Mag; 300 WSM; 303 -22 Sprinter; 303 British ; 303-25; 308 Norma Mag; 308 Win; 30M2; 310 Cadet; 32 ACP; 32 S&W; 32 S&W Long; 32-20 Win; 338 Win Mag; 338-378 Wby; 348 Win; 35 Rem; 35 Whelen; 350 Legend; 357 Magnum; 357 Mag. Among the several 6.5s adopted by foreign countries, the 6.5x55 Swedish is perhaps the best known and most popular here, and deservedly so, for it is an excellent cartridge. It was the same for the .45-70, .30-40 Krag and the .30-06. CZs Little Mauser: The M1 American is the most attractive rifle in CZ's 527 line of bolt-action sporters. Have been looking to step it up a notch . Kimber is the only other domestic rifle maker that offers it, and among the imports, Sako and Tikka. Just four years later in 1962, Remington introduced its 7mm Magnum, and that turned out to be the death knell for the .264. In a nutshell the 300 WSM beats 30-06 with very few negatives. Recoil comparisons of WSM to WSM cases, loaded to thier full potential,(270-140 thru 160gr/300-165-200gr) as to say that one is So much less recoil, is rediculous unless your comparing a light loaded 270 bullet of extreme light weight (say 100gr @ 2900fps), to a hot loaded 30 cal of extreme weight, (like a 230 @ 2900 fps). And like the 700, the bolt head is comprised of twin-opposed locking lugs, a 360 degree recessed face and plunger-type ejection. Well, after getting the Swarovski zeroed in and firing six three-shot groups and discarding the worst, I had a five-group average of .95 inch. Im not sure why, after witnessing the waning popularity of the .264 Win, Remington in 1966 decided to come out with their own version of a .26 caliber in the form of the 6.5 Rem Magnum. It was simply more versatile. WARNING: Case Diagrams are provided for illustration purposes only. How outstanding? Mag. The test gun was actually a lighter version of the H-S Sporter Lightweight in 7mm WSM I used to take a very nice Siberian ibex in Kyrgyzstan two years ago. The 6.5 Creedmoor shoots the same .264 bullet size thats also used by the 6.555 Swede, 6.5 Grendel, .260 Rem, and 6.5 PRC (among others). Again, this cartridge was derived by simply necking down the .308 case to .28 caliber with no other changes. When it was introduced, the 300 WSM sported a new case that showed a lot of promise for uses in other calibers. When we compare the above figures with the highly capable 7mm-08, we find that its 120-grain Remington factory load arrives at 400 yards traveling at 1,990 fps packing 1,060 foot-pounds of energy. 6.5 Creedmoor Pros Almost identical case capacity to .260 Remington : Theres no substitute for practice, but some gear items can improve accuracy. It beats 30-06 with only slightly more powder and comes within 50 fps of 300 WM with a LOT less powder. The 130-grain bullets leave the barrel at 3300 fps, and the 150-grain slugs are moving at just about 3150 fps; the trajectory is similar to the 7mm Rem. In 1980, it was Remingtons turn to use the .308 case as the basis for one of its own, putting its headstamp on the 7mm-08. So why three decades later did Remington decide to have another go with a 6.5, especially one that couldnt match the performance of either the .264 Win or 6.5 Rem magnums? 260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.555 Swede: Which Is Right For You? Mag. After just four short years of offering the chambering in the Models 600 and 660 Magnum carbines, production was discontinued. The only difference is that Sporter has a heavier contour 24-inch barrel. It has a rebated rim, bottleneck casing with a 1:9.5 twist on a large rifle magnum primer. Recoil comparisons of WSM to WSM cases, loaded to thier full potential,(270-140 thru 160gr/300-165-200gr) as to say that one is So much less recoil, is rediculous unless your comparing a light loaded 270 bullet of extreme light weight (say 100gr @ 2900fps), to a hot loaded 30 cal of extreme weight, (like a 230 @ 2900 fps). The .300 Winchester Magnum uses the same .308 bullet size as the .308 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 300 WSM, .300 Ultra Mag, and .300 PRC. Keep in mind, too that the venerable .30-30 Win delivers 1,350 foot-pounds at 100 yards. Besides, the company just happened to have a .260 Rem in inventory in their Pro Hunter Lightweight version, one of five models of sporter-weight hunting rifles they offer. There is nothing esoteric about the .260. Ive read a number of articles in which the author, believing a particular rifle or cartridge deserves to be more popular than it is, uses Rodney Dangerfields line about getting no respect. It was the same for the .45-70, .30-40 Krag and the .30-06. The .260 was rolled out in 1997, making it a fairly recent introduction. You would think the chronology would be the other way around, as it was for the .223 Rem first seeing the light of day as the U.S. militarys 5.56x41 before being adopted by Remington as a commercial varmint round. As for recoil, the .260 nudges the shoulder with 12.3 foot-pounds of energy with the 120-grain load in an 8-pound rifle, and 14.1 foot-pounds with the 140. You would think the chronology would be the other way around, as it was for the .223 Rem first seeing the light of day as the U.S. militarys 5.56x41 before being adopted by Remington as a commercial varmint round. 120 Grain. This article was published in the November 2009 edition of Buckmasters GunHunter Magazine. Calibers. $13.95. The LimbSaver buttpad soaked up what moderate recoil there was, and accuracy was outstanding, despite the rather slender 22-inch fluted barrel that measured .555 inch at the muzzle. The .264 Win may have generated a lot of interest, but its popularity was short-lived. You are here: Magazines > GunHunter > Articles. The 140s are a Core-Lokt soft point and a Core- Lokt Ultra Bonded, both at 2,750 fps. Last edited: Apr 10, 2018. What is the chassis and what are you running for action and barrel. Well, a lot happened in those 30 years to change consumer thinking about the 6.5 caliber, but its been primarily with competitive shooters, not hunters.Shooting match-type 138-, 140- or 142-grain VLD bullets like those of Lapua, Berger and Sierra, respectively, all of which have ballistic coefficients of around .60, the .260 Rem can actually match the 1,000-yard performance of the .300 Win Mag loaded with the 190-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet. After just four short years of offering the chambering in the Models 600 and 660 Magnum carbines, production was discontinued. The .264 Win may have generated a lot of interest, but its popularity was short-lived. When we compare the above figures with the highly capable 7mm-08, we find that its 120-grain Remington factory load arrives at 400 yards traveling at 1,990 fps packing 1,060 foot-pounds of energy. The 7 Mag could do everything the .264 could do, plus it could deliver a 175-grain bullet, which made it a better choice for game like elk and the larger African antelopes. 260 Remington 6.5/284 Norma 7/08 Remington 284 Winchester 300 Savage 308 Winchester 338 Federal 35 Remington 358 Winchester 6 & 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5 Lapua 6XC Short actions with a bolt face .Dia of .540+/-223 WSSM 243 WSSM 25 WSSM 7mm Remington saum 7mm WSM 300 Remington saum, 300 WSM 325 WSM 350 Remington Mag. This resulted in the .243 Win and .358 Win. But the .260 Remington is better because it fires a much heavier bullet (140-grain vs. 100-grain). The .270 WSM and 7mm Rem. Just because it can be done does not mean it makes sense, despite what you might read in advertising copy. RHD126 Remington 12GA Field Load 6 shot. The 140-grain AccuTip arrives with 2,145 fps and 1,430 foot pounds. And few would argue that it hasnt been the most successful deer cartridge in history. Between the .22-250 Remington and the .204 Ruger, which is the better choice for the hunter in the market for a cartridge capable of handling shots varying from bobcats in thick timber to coyotes across windy, open fields? H-S makes some really neat rifles and is the only semi-production gun maker I know that manufacturers every component, from their 10x cut-rifled stainless steel barrels and actions to the trigger, bottom metal units and their Pro-Series fiberglass stocks hand-laid around an aluminum bedding block. If recoil and price dont bother you much, getting the 300 RUM ammo is still a great choice. $1.40 ppr $55.98. Its ultimate forebear is the .308 Win, which was introduced in 1952 and adopted two years later by NATO military forces as the 7.62x61. Well, after getting the Swarovski zeroed in and firing six three-shot groups and discarding the worst, I had a five-group average of .95 inch. Shooting match-type 138-, 140- or 142-grain VLD bullets like those of Lapua, Berger and Sierra, respectively, all of which have ballistic coefficients of around .60, the .260 Rem can actually match the 1,000-yard performance of the .300 Win Mag loaded with the 190-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet. Buckmasters entertains and educates deer hunters with current strategies and technology from the most respected experts in the field. Then, in 1997, Remington tapped the .308 case again to sire the .260 Rem. Here was a cartridge that easily outperformed the iconic .270 Win by launching a 140-grain bullet at 3,200 fps and delivered 37 percent more energy at 500 yards than the .270s 130-grain bullet. To check out the test rifle, I mounted a new Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 scope in Leupold rings and bases. The case is based off a .300 WSM with a narrowed neck to fit .284 inch bullets on a .321 inch neck and the parent case is the .404 Jeffery. Brands. It has all the performance and accuracy needed out to ranges most of us shouldnt be shooting, and it gets it done with recoil levels even once-a-year shooters can handle. Even Remington, which currently lists 28 different models of centerfire rifles, offers only one, the Model Seven CDL, in .260. CZs Little Mauser: The M1 American is the most attractive rifle in CZ's 527 line of bolt-action sporters. Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family (presumably for ease of rifle manufacture) the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter. If we use the often-cited but arbitrary rule that says a bullet should deliver a minimum of 1,200 foot-pounds of energy to be lethal on deer-sized game, then the .260 is indeed a 400-yard cartridge. Now there were three in the family, but it didnt end there. I use a Sako A11 7mm-08 my 14yr old son a Remington 700 sps 260 rem both are easy shooting rigs that double up great with varmint bullets on coyote. This matches the ballistics of the 300 Win Mag 190gr at 2900fps federal match load, but with far less recoil and cost (at the sacrafice of energy on target). Specifications. Lets take a look at this fifth member of the .308 Win family of cartridges and see what it has to offer. This 1-inch scope with non-magnifying reticle weighs just 11.5 ounces unbelievably light for a Euro scope and the Leupold rings weigh 3 ounces. Again, this cartridge was derived by simply necking down the .308 case to .28 caliber with no other changes. And it is for that reason SAAMI specs hold the pressures down to around 47,000 psi in factory ammunition, which translates to 200 fps slower than the same weight bullet out of a .260 Rem (2,550 fps. Thats about 60 percent more recoil. This is why I like the scenar 123gr at about 2900fps. The 1 in 10 is made more for 100 and 120 bullet weights. Now there were six in the family, all having the same headspace dimension, case taper, body length and shoulder angle. Although 6.5s have been dominating long-range shooting, hunters still think of the .260 Rem as a kids cartridge. This really adds up at longer ranges. Mag. Nosler Custom Model 48: This step down from the Custom Limited Edition is a semi-production gun offered in 10 chamberings. The .260 Remington has become very popular with metallic silhouette shooters. The .300 Win Mag can be packed with large amounts of powder giving it a huge advantage in velocity. Violate this principle by, for example, chambering a lightweight, short action rifle for a powerful Magnum cartridge like the .300 WSM and the result will be a dramatic increase in kick. In terms of more potential down range energy for the 308, not so true. Subscribe today to have GunHunter delivered to your home. (25 at 4000) 8.5: 1.6: 3.5.204 Ruger (33 at 4225) Because the latter has a slightly higher ballistic coefficient than the soft point (.457 versus .435), well use the exterior ballistics for it in the table below. Though Art Alphins A-Square also had a version, it was the 1997 release of the .260 Remington which was There were not a lot of vertical gun magazines around then, but the few there were generated a lot of excitement around the .264. The 260 has become very popular in sniper shooting competitions. From L: 260 Remington, 243 Win., 308 Win., 30-06. 6.5 Grendel | 260 Rem | 6.555 | 6.5-284. Actual distance - 1,455 yardsSome friendly shooting with our rifles for the first time past 1,000 yards. This 1-inch scope with non-magnifying reticle weighs just 11.5 ounces unbelievably light for a Euro scope and the Leupold rings weigh 3 ounces. Federal got into the game nine years later with its .338 Federal. To check out the test rifle, I mounted a new Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 scope in Leupold rings and bases. The bolt glide was extremely smooth, and there was virtually no lateral play or binding, even when cycled from the shoulder. 300 Winchester Short Magnum (also known as 300 WSM) is a .30 caliber rebated rim bottlenecked centerfire short magnum cartridge that was introduced in 2001 by Winchester. If Rodney had been a deer hunter, he may well have chosen the .260 Rem, for, like him, it gets no respect. Shooting match-type 138-, 140- or 142-grain VLD bullets like those of Lapua, Berger and Sierra, respectively, all of which have ballistic coefficients of around .60, the .260 Rem can actually match the 1,000-yard performance of the .300 Win Mag loaded with the 190-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet. Apply filters Reset. Thats about 60 percent more recoil. The 130-grain bullets leave the barrel at 3300 fps, and the 150-grain slugs are moving at just about 3150 fps; the trajectory is similar to the 7mm Rem. (25 at 4000) 8.5: 1.6: 3.5.204 Ruger (33 at 4225) Lets take a look at this fifth member of the .308 Win family of cartridges and see what it has to offer. No other cartridge case I know of has sired so many commercial calibers by simply necking it up and down. Shooting match-type 138-, 140- or 142-grain VLD bullets like those of Lapua, Berger and Sierra, respectively, all of which have ballistic coefficients of around .60, the .260 Rem can actually match the 1,000-yard performance of the .300 Win Mag loaded with the 190-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet. They weigh 2 ounces, so the rifle alone weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Unlike the .270 Winchester and .280 Remingtonwhich use the .30-03 Springfield as a parent case and maintain the 2.54-inch case lengththe .25-06 Remington (and the .35 Whelen) uses the shorter .30-06 Springfield as a parent case and shares the same 17-degree, 30-minute shoulder angle. for year . Just because it can be done does not mean it makes sense, despite what you might read in advertising copy.
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