+1, if I can't get ammo easily at the nearest northern CT, or wally world I Won't buy it
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260 or 308 for deer hunting?
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+1, if I can't get ammo easily at the nearest northern CT, or wally world I Won't buy it
I won't buy factory ammo either...
Its great if reloading is your thing, but what happens when you choose a calibre that no one stocks and you drive 8 hours with a bunch guys on a hunting trip and you realize #!$@% you forgot all them fancy hand loads at home?
Ive heard lots of good things about the 260 cartridge.
It seems like the ideal rifle cal for varmint with light bullets, all the way up to deep penetrating heavy bullets for the biggest game.
I think ... over time, the 243 Win will lose some ground in favour of this cartridge.
Nothing wrong with the 308 Win, specially if you arent restricted to a smaller sized cal for vermin like we are here in southern Ontario.
I think if I lived in northern Ontario id choose the 308 or 06 for moose and bears.
The prairies.. the 260 seems like a good choice.
The Rockies where theres some bad ass bears the 338,... but thats a different story.
It seems like the ideal rifle cal for varmint with light bullets, all the way up to deep penetrating heavy bullets for the biggest game.
I think ... over time, the 243 Win will lose some ground in favour of this cartridge.
Nothing wrong with the 308 Win, specially if you arent restricted to a smaller sized cal for vermin like we are here in southern Ontario.
I think if I lived in northern Ontario id choose the 308 or 06 for moose and bears.
The prairies.. the 260 seems like a good choice.
The Rockies where theres some bad ass bears the 338,... but thats a different story.
beretta boy
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Either will work just fine for deer, black bear & moose. My choice would be the 260
with a quality bullet like the Nosler Accubond or Barnes TSX. Forget about all the velocity, energy, and downrange data debates between the two - they'll rage on forever ... just put a good bullet in the right place.
One of the most succesful deer hunters I've ever run across used nothing stouter than a long-barreled Win. 94 in 25-35 to shoot all his game (and sometimes that was the majority of his winter meat !) ... including 7 moose and 4 black bears that I know about. Seldom more than 1 shot, and no game lost. I wish I were half the woodsman this gent was.
Although I have a 35 Whelen and a 25-06, and have owned a few others including a 308, my current favourite is a Remington 700 Mountain in 257 Roberts.
with a quality bullet like the Nosler Accubond or Barnes TSX. Forget about all the velocity, energy, and downrange data debates between the two - they'll rage on forever ... just put a good bullet in the right place.
One of the most succesful deer hunters I've ever run across used nothing stouter than a long-barreled Win. 94 in 25-35 to shoot all his game (and sometimes that was the majority of his winter meat !) ... including 7 moose and 4 black bears that I know about. Seldom more than 1 shot, and no game lost. I wish I were half the woodsman this gent was.
Although I have a 35 Whelen and a 25-06, and have owned a few others including a 308, my current favourite is a Remington 700 Mountain in 257 Roberts.
Driven much further than 8 hours, many times, many years, and never forgot to bring my fancy handloads.
Driven much further than 8 hours, many times, many years, and never forgot to bring my fancy handloads.
Ditto, did forget shotgun shells once though on a grouse hunt.
"It is agreed among knowledgeable hunters and shooters that the .375 Ruger is the NEW KING of all the .375 caliber cartridges. No other .375 compares. The NEW KING thread set a record for CGN Hunting Arms forum. Almost 1700 replies, and over 45 000 views. ALL HAIL THE NEW KING!! "
WTF? So is it the 260 or the 375, I'm confused
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Other than deer what else might you hunt with it?
Both are quite capable for deer alone.
The 308 is a better moose cartridge than the 260, but the 260 is a better varmint cartridge than the 308.
The 308 can work fine as a varmint cartridge, but it might beat you up a bit, it tends to be louder, and bullets are overkill. On deer, bear and moose it has no issues. You do your part, the game will go down.
The 260 can be an excellent varmint cartridge, but is not intended for game larger than deer. (Not that it can't do it, just a tad light IMO) Millions of Swedes have used the 6.5X55 on moose for generations.
Both are quite capable for deer alone.
The 308 is a better moose cartridge than the 260, but the 260 is a better varmint cartridge than the 308.
The 308 can work fine as a varmint cartridge, but it might beat you up a bit, it tends to be louder, and bullets are overkill. On deer, bear and moose it has no issues. You do your part, the game will go down.
The 260 can be an excellent varmint cartridge, but is not intended for game larger than deer. (Not that it can't do it, just a tad light IMO) Millions of Swedes have used the 6.5X55 on moose for generations.
beretta boy
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Orillia, Ontario
powder burner
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- Alberta, Canada
Well, if you really want to split hairs on here, consider the 7mm08 as well!
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- Prince Albert, Sk
"It is agreed among knowledgeable hunters and shooters that the .375 Ruger is the NEW KING of all the .375 caliber cartridges. No other .375 compares. The NEW KING thread set a record for CGN Hunting Arms forum. Almost 1700 replies, and over 45 000 views. ALL HAIL THE NEW KING!! "
WTF? So is it the 260 or the 375, I'm confused
I can't see how one could confuse the .260 Remington as being .375 caliber, unless they were of really low intelligence. But if the shoe fits.......
