Barrel Choices

Jamie said:
but he also said 1000yds for paper punching;)


I would guess a 123gr Scenar out of a 260 would kill a gopher:sniper:

the 260 will have a better barrel life over the 243 and could be used on deer too
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The 108's do a damn fine job killing groundhogs, and are cheap compared to some varmint bullets... I shot them out of my Sako Varmint in 260 this summer for vermin. NOt as explosive as a light Btip, but much better than a 120 hunting ballistic tip.
Dont knock the 243, it does fine for deer too, I've taken a few with mine. :D
 
Goose25 said:
It happens more often than not, I try to do my part, but I ain't perfect.:D

**edit to add** I'll get some more pics this season for the nay-sayers.





Did you forget to do the math,

.504 - .243 = 0.261"
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That's getting a bit anal, is that so we can stroke our egos a bit more.
 
roberti11 said:
Obtunded, perhaps that should me my name :), so let me start by saying... Where have you been all my life!... I am sorry if my terse comment came accross as negative towards your business, what I really should have said is that a good Canadian source for bbls makes things easier! Until very recently I had never seen your site!

I have been shooting and building precision rifles for 4 years (so I am very new at this), my bitterness towards US makers is rooted in my early problems. My first Lilja took 6 months, my second more than a year, and cost 50% more than if I had lived in the US. When I came across Ted's bbls I thought I had found Nirvana.. no hassle, at my doorstep in 6 weeks, and they were great.

Having said all that, I really did want a Kreiger short chambered bbl for my M14 build, after 9 months I gave up, and got a good used Douglas bbl from Morpheus in the EE. Had I seen your product line I would have jumped at one of yours.

I am glad that you are offering this excellent line, I can assure you that your site will be the first place I look for my next product. Thanks for bringing these products into the practical reach of us north of the border.
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You must have had something go seriously awry to have to wait more than 4 months for a Lilja. We have been distributing them in Canada for several years and the longest I have ever had a shipment wait is 4 months.
Shilen, Douglas are readily available in 3 to 4 weeks, we now are the CDN distributor for Rock Creek as well, so between Obtunded, us and the Cdn makers, there is NO shortage of high quality barrels in both cut and buttoned barrels.
 
EC said:
That's getting a bit anal, is that so we can stroke our egos a bit more.
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he's not being anal, that is how a group size is measured - on center.
I will explain for you.
If the original measurment is taken outside to outside, you have to subtract one caliber size to get the group size center to center.
Measuring inside to outside would automaticly give you a center to center measurement, which would be the same.
or, you can measure directly on center with overlays or other devices....
Cat
 
catnthehatt said:
he's not being anal, that is how a group size is measured - on center.
I will explain for you.
If the original measurment is taken outside to outside, you have to subtract one caliber size to get the group size center to center.
Measuring inside to outside would automaticly give you a center to center measurement, which would be the same.
or, you can measure directly on center with overlays or other devices....
Cat
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...and I will be even more anal... :D

You shouldn't subtract the caliber when measuring outside to outside... you should measure what a single bullet cuts on that target and subtract that figure... :)
 
catnthehatt said:
he's not being anal, that is how a group size is measured - on center.
I will explain for you.
If the original measurment is taken outside to outside, you have to subtract one caliber size to get the group size center to center.
Measuring inside to outside would automaticly give you a center to center measurement, which would be the same.
or, you can measure directly on center with overlays or other devices....
Cat
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...and I will be even more anal... :D

You shouldn't subtract the caliber when measuring outside to outside... you should measure what a single bullet cuts on that target and subtract that figure... different targets cut differently from day to day :)
 
This has been posted before and will make you a 260 believer....

http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/

The 243 is also great fun to shoot. Both are very versatile!

When you start to reload, you'll want one of each - so for now, take your pic.

I like the idea of starting with the 243 (lots of factory ammo available) and shooting the crap out of it. When it's done, swap the barrel out for a custom 260. By then, you'll be reloading and have lots to choose from to make your own 'custom' ammo.

Good luck - have fun!!! :D:dancingbanana::D
 
catnthehatt said:
he's not being anal, that is how a group size is measured - on center.
I will explain for you.
If the original measurment is taken outside to outside, you have to subtract one caliber size to get the group size center to center.
Measuring inside to outside would automaticly give you a center to center measurement, which would be the same.
or, you can measure directly on center with overlays or other devices....
Cat
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I am well aware how to measure groups and to each his own I guess. To me it doesen't matter. I don't get that wrapped up about group size. It's the first shot that counts.
 
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