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    Old 08-15-2010 | 03:50 PM
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    Hello all, been a while. I'm at my wits end finding a rifle in .260 that meets these requirements:

    20" barrel (or close)
    .260 Remington
    Weight under 8 lbs empty (lighter the better)
    Can't be a Remington Model 7 (too short/small)
    No 3-position safeties
    under $1,000

    I REALLY want a Tikka T3 in this caliber but they are not available in the US (says Beretta). As always I am looking for a used one. I believe the Tikkas are the best gun for the money, at least as a beginner gun.

    Any ideas about rifles available in .260 would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 04:27 PM
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    DPMS Panther LR-260L
    7.9 pounds
    18" barrel

    http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4706
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 04:44 PM
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    If that's what you are set on, I'd get .243/7mm-08 or .308 in your choice of rifles and have it rebarreled...
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 04:53 PM
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    The Good Lord is giving you a sign, to opt 7mm-08 instead...
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 04:55 PM
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    I considered 7mm-08 but I already have a .308. I'm set on a .260. It's a great little round.

    I also considered 6.5x55 Swede but not going to do it.
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 04:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by bigbulls
    DPMS Panther LR-260L
    7.9 pounds
    18" barrel

    http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4706
    Sorry I forgot to mention price range....but that is an AWESOME rifle. I'll probably get one some day. Thank you for the suggestion.
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 05:05 PM
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    my advice...get a .243 or 7mm-08, IMO the 7mm is the popular version of the .260...
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 05:23 PM
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    Originally Posted by salukipv1
    my advice...get a .243 or 7mm-08, IMO the 7mm is the popular version of the .260...
    I appreciate the caliber advice. I'd like to keep this thread on topic please.
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    Old 08-15-2010 | 05:31 PM
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    Good choice. Keep checking Gunbroker.com. I bought a Sako 75 in that caliber and love it. Hard to find these days but worth it when you do.
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    try the internet, no one goes to gun shops any more

    www.gunbroker.com www.auctionarms.com www.armslist.com
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