RE: 260 rem vs 7mm08 in recoil?
Just shot my first 260 this weekend. Rem Model 7 with 18 1/2 inch barrel. It had a little barrel whip but very light recoil. I then shot my Win 70 Featherweight in 7mm 08, definitely more recoil.
But remember, the 7mm is a very managable round.
KC