03-21-2012, 01:28 AM
LRRPF52 Wrote:+1 on the .260 Rem for barrel life and a match gun, versus barrel life not being an issue with an ultra-light hunting rifle. With both, you can have the barrels melonited once confirmed that they shoot or before, which will increase the throat/barrel/accuracy life about 30%. It's hard to argue with .264 Win Mag performance, but within 500yds, the .260 will be more than sufficient. Switching to Hodgon's powders in the .260 took it from a consistent .75 MOA shooter down to .4 MOA for me, as I was using Vihavuori 500 series before that. Hope I didn't burn my throat prematurely...
I'm actually getting ready to take a .260 hunting on Friday, as I couldn't get a permit for my Grendel in time (I'm in Finland for the holidays.).
Bob, do you think that Ackleying the .260 helps with accuracy?
I'm a fan of Akley and his improved chambers. I however chose to go with a 6.5 Creedmoor instead of the .260 AI. The reason I did was because I didn't need the added powder space as I'm more concerned with recoil and barrel life as I use it for match work. And for hunting I have my 6.5 STW.
So far I really like my 6.5 Creedmoor, it shoots less than .5 MOA at 300 yards with factory loads. All handloads I've tried in it so far have been even better, it seems everything shoots .5 MOA or better.
Bob