New rifle build on the way

[Curt]

I have a CZ550 (.308) action on order. Due in Sept or early Oct.
Was thinking .260 Remington, but I think that I have changed my mind to 7mm-08.
The reasoning is that there is a better selection of 7mm bullets for varmints, paper and CXP2 sized game.
I was also thinking a 26" pipe in a 2 or 3 contour, for better velocities and hopefully not too heavy. Maybe it would be better with a 24". Stainless and fluted. 1-9" twist? That should be a good twist for ~ 120-160 grain projectiles?
The stock, I'm not sure. I like wood. Laminate can look sharp too. But, there are quite a few good quality synthetic stocks available now. I don't know.
I would like to put a NICE scope on it. I have 3200's and 4200's and one Leupold, which are all fine. I would like to save my pennies and buy a S&B, Swarovsky, etc...
Intending that this rifle will hunt deer, shoot varmints and lots of paper. I don't mind the overall rifle weight ~ 9 lbs, as packing a heavier rifle does not bother me much.
What do you guys think?

 

[dpopl8r]

For a rifle stock, check out Serengeti stock works - beautiful wood with the stability of laminate.

 

[blargon]

Go with the .260, especially if you're punching paper 80% or more of the time.

 

[Curt]

Go with the .260, especially if you're punching paper 80% or more of the time.

Hunting season is only a couple of months long, but I shoot year round. So most shooting is paper punching. Why .260 for paper punching? Recoil difference? Powder burned? Accuracy potential?

 

[todbartell]

where do you see a lack of 6.5mm bullet options???????

 

[Curt]

I don't see a lack of 6.5mm options, only the 7mm enables you to employ heavier bullets, 175 grain for example. I believe that the 7mm provides with more flexable loading opportunities.

 

[Cappy]

The .260 is a gem of a round. High BC bullets have made it very popular with the long range crowd. Loading up the well constructed 130-140gr bullets available you are good to go on pretty much any hoofed animal out there so long as you do your part and keep the ranges reasonable.

 

[SuperCub]

If I was building a 260 or 7/08, I'd use a 700 action. Your CZ would make a nice 338Federal or 358Winchester. Don't ask me why.



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[SuperCub]

I have changed my mind to 7mm-08.
The reasoning is that there is a better selection of 7mm bullets for varmints, paper and CPX2 sized game.

What is "CPX2" sized game?

What about a 250AI? That would be good for deer sized game, vermin and targets.


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[Curt]

If I was building a 260 or 7/08, I'd use a 700 action. Your CZ would make a nice 338Federal or 358Winchester. Don't ask me why.




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OK, I'll bite. Why? .338 Federal doesn't impress me much from the outside looking in. I have a great brush gun in a pre-64 Win 94 in .30-30. And if that is not big enough, the .375 Ruger should look after things. .358, I could just throw rocks at the animals instead.

 

[Curt]

What is "CPX2" sized game?

What about a 250AI? That would be good for deer sized game, vermin and targets.


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Alright, CXP2 it is. Picky, picky. How about .280AI

 

[SuperCub]

Alright, CXP2 it is.

I don't know what "CXP2" game is either. I was being serious, for once.



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[Why not?]

..... .358, I could just throw rocks at the animals instead.

Spoken by a man who has obviously never shot one, never mind used one on game.

Ted

 

[SuperCub]

.358, I could just throw rocks at the animals instead.

Don't sell the 358 short. It's alot more versatile than a "bush gun". 200gr for deer and 250s for moose will get the job done with alot more authority than a 30/30.


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[Why not?]

Don't sell the 358 short. It's alot more versatile than a "bush gun". 200gr for deer and 250s for moose will get the job done with alot more authority than a 30/30.
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Right, and do it out past 300 yds.

Just ask Bert, eh? He has put literally tons of moose, caribou, bear and sheep in the freezer with his.

Ted

 

[1899]

CPX2 is a categorizing of game, it is used by Winchester.

 

[Curt]

Spoken by a man who has obviously never shot one, never mind used one on game.

Ted

Never have shot one at paper or anything else. I was intentionally being a ####head. I love all rifles and calibres, really I do. I am a gun nut through and through.

 

[Curt]

CPX2 is a categorizing of game, it is used by Winchester.

Winchester originally stated it as Controlled Expansion Point 2, as in a bullet I think. Generally it refers to deer, black bear, sheep, goats, pronghorns etc type game. CXP3 is elk, moose, bigger type antelopes I think. CXP4 is dangerous game. I did not invent it I know that.
Not just Winchester uses it for their ammunition purpose rating system, but I think that Federal does as well.
Correct - game classification

 

[SuperCub]

CPX2 is a categorizing of game, it is used by Winchester.

Ahhhh ..... guess I've been shooting handloads for too long.


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[1899]

Ahhhh ..... guess I've been shooting handloads for too long.


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I always found it gimmicky. After all, if a person has to look at the label to see if it is suitable, then they are just not putting enough effort/time into it!

I really like the good old .257 Roberts. It fits in a short action, has very light recoil and is surely enough for deer, bear and sheep. Plus it is a classic!