I haven't looked much into these calibers. I have read that the .260 is a very accurate round at longer ranges. I'm wanting a medium size round that can get the job done at longer ranges without the big magnum recoil. I do not handload.
I willbuy one of these calibers after I return to the states. Whats your opinion on these two calibers?
The 260 is a really nice cal., but the factory ammo is limited..and not always easy to find. If you plan on handloading..I'd go with the 260..if not, I'd go with the 7mm-08.
Both are mild recoiling, very accurate cartridges, and trajectory and performance is very similar between the two... They were both developed essentially for long range target shooting, but are very capable game killers also..
The 7-08 has been around as a factory loading a lot longer and is well established, the .260 less so...For that reason there is a better selection of factory ammo for the 7-08 ,making it a better choice for the non-reloader...
Both are 308 cases necked down. If your not handloading then the 7mm-08 would probably be your better choice. For a 6.5mm though I personally prefer the 6.5x55. The 260's shorter case limits you on bullet weight and seating depth.
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One of my brothers has used a Model 7 in 7mm-08 since the 80s, one of my buddies bought a .260 the first year they came out...In the 7mm-08 he uses 140gr CoreLokts and has killed at least 75 deer with this gun...
My buddy started with 140grs in his .260, they wouldn't group, went to 125 Partitions, they quit making them, went to another 120 load (I think ballistic tips) they quit making them as well...He had a heck of a time finding factory loading so he went to handloading, spent about $500 on his reloading stuff...He finally bought a .243 a couple of years ago as he just didn't have the time or patience to reload...
If a fellow doesn't reload, get the 7mm-08...You might even want to look at a .270 as well...
Six of one and half a dozen of the other.... .264 vs .284 bullet diameter.. tobe honest they both will handle any whitetail you'll ever run across...their isn't beans worth of difference between the two.. the only difference is that the 7mm will handle slightly heavier bullets... cases are both .308's necked down and can easily be made in most dies.. As for myself, I'd pick the 7mm/08...but you can't go wrong with either...
I have read that the .260 is a very accurate round at longer ranges. I'm wanting a medium size round that can get the job done at longer ranges without the big magnum recoil.
If you are using it primarily for long range target shooting, its tough to do better than a 6.5, especially the .260. It shoots flatter and bucks the wind better than the best long range .300WM loads- with a whole lot less recoil.
For hunting, either would work, but the 7mm-08 has more factory loads available and is easier to find.
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