We are on the same page here, + getting it flutted & bedded to finish it off. If a real hard charger, I would get one of those new Robertson comp tact stock for it.
Long Range Rifle Part 2
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We are on the same page here, + getting it flutted & bedded to finish it off. If a real hard charger, I would get one of those new Robertson comp tact stock for it.
Let me clarify. I did NOT mean to suggest that you could fire one cartridge (.260 or 6.5x55) in a chamber cut for the other cartridge.
That would be beyond stupid because the headspace is different for each cartridge, among other things.
The point I was trying to make is that if you have an action that was originally made for one cartridge and decide to re-barrel it to the other, you can't do it reliably unless you use a slightly sloppy action like a 98 Mauser.
I repeat: you CANNOT fire one cartridge in a rifle chambered for the other cartridge!
That would be beyond stupid because the headspace is different for each cartridge, among other things.
The point I was trying to make is that if you have an action that was originally made for one cartridge and decide to re-barrel it to the other, you can't do it reliably unless you use a slightly sloppy action like a 98 Mauser.
I repeat: you CANNOT fire one cartridge in a rifle chambered for the other cartridge!
I was at a gun show (Orangeville) and saw a CIL (Savage) single shot target rifle there in 308 for $600.
Solid action and stock. I have one barrels in 260 Rem Improved. This gives me same case capacity as a 6.5 x 55. This rifle used to be a 6.5 x 55, but I shot the barrel out.
I opted for the 260 Improved because the bolt face is the same as 308 and I had a lot of 308 Winchester brass i could use.
Recoil of these two calibers is the same. I would say it is about the same or maybe slightly less than a 308.
Both calibers got me about 2,950 fps with a Sierra 142. A pure 260 would be 150 fps less. I use H1000 and RL22 (too the brim).
Solid action and stock. I have one barrels in 260 Rem Improved. This gives me same case capacity as a 6.5 x 55. This rifle used to be a 6.5 x 55, but I shot the barrel out.
I opted for the 260 Improved because the bolt face is the same as 308 and I had a lot of 308 Winchester brass i could use.
Recoil of these two calibers is the same. I would say it is about the same or maybe slightly less than a 308.
Both calibers got me about 2,950 fps with a Sierra 142. A pure 260 would be 150 fps less. I use H1000 and RL22 (too the brim).
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- Ft. Mac. Alberta
JEEPERS!!
Did it come with sights?
The 950t's I've seen generally run about $50-$500!
I maybe just sold mine a tad cheap!!
cat
superd222
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JEEPERS!!
Did it come with sights?
The 950t's I've seen generally run about $50-$500!
I maybe just sold mine a tad cheap!!
cat
NOPE !
Don't worry - the price is probably high and climbing because he's been dragging that thing around to all the gun shows without selling it!!!...lol
It's crazy in S. Ont. - another point of confusion?!?!?!? - I've seen Remington jam-o-matics (7400's) USED for $650 - Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!
...and $350 for a standard 10/22 - no sights - come on.....
Sorry to jack this thread - had to let you know....
How's your decision on the 260 vs. 6.5x55 ?
Another reason I have previously suggested the 260 is the widespread availability of good 308 brass - it's easy to neck-down to 260 - FWIW - and noted earlier.
There are some great suggestions here!!! Action selection and magazine lengths are an important consideration - something I hadn't considered yet myself. This thread is very useful with great info!
Best luck! - SD
