Remington model Seven CDL in .260 - Whaddya' think?

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Hey Fellers,

I'm just trying to come up with an excuse, reason, justification (to myself) for buying another "niche" rifle...

I already have a "do-all" .308 in a light, accurate Browning A Bolt micro Medallion. I also own a "do-all-the-bigger-stuff" .35 Whelen in a Remington 700 Classic, so I'm thinking...:rolleyes:

The Remington model seven CDL sure looks nice...:) How about one of these chambered for that great little 6.5 mm cartridge, the .260 Remington?

Does anybody here have one, or have you shot one? Whaddya' think?

Thanks, Jeff/1911.
 
I would persoanlly look around for a mountain rifle LSS in 260, 22 inch barrel, same overall weight, great looking gun. I've had both and my belief is the 308 and 260 are in the same category.
 
LOL I was just going to post the same thing martin; I think the high pressure 260 would be well served by the extra bbl length.
 
I think the Model 7 CDL is indeed a beauty, but my preference is for full-sized rifles to take advantage of the low recoil offered by the .260.
I expect Ruger to offer the .260 or 6.5 X 55 in the Hawkeye fairly soon, and that rifle appeals to me a bit more. If Big Green offered the .260 in the 700 CDL, I'd have one already. This is probably the best wildcat they've legitimized since the Whelen, but they don't support it enough. Still, it seems to be catching on quite well among hunters who enjoy practical, low-recoil cartridges.
 
'I want one' is reason enough. You'll want to try one on for size though. The Length of pull is only 13 3/8". Mind you, so is the LOP on a 700.
 
Thanks guys. :)

I was thinking that a 22" barrel might be better too...I'll keep my eye peeled for a Mountain rifle in .260. I would also be interested in the Ruger Hawkeye, so chambered.

Martin, I'm trying to tell myself I really need a .260...but my little .308 sure does a good job of pretty much anything.

Best wishes, Jeff.
 
20", 22", 24" - they'll all kill deer the same

if you hunt in the bush, the Model Seven would nice to poke around with. That rifle wont kick bad either, Ive owned two different lightweight 260s and both were still pussycats. One was 5.5 lbs w/o scope and the other 5.2 lbs, shooting full house 140 grainers

PS a 95 grain Vmax @ 3300 fps hangs right in there with the 243 w/ 87 Vmax @ 3200 fps, in terms of wind drift at long range. The 260 is a very versatile cartridge
 
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I looked into a Model Seven CDL in .223 a few months back and found I was going to spend over $1000 by the time I paid taxes and shipping. I decided my old A-Bolt 22/250 was good enough.

They are nice rifles for sure. I'd like to have one of those CDL stocks for my 20" 358. :)


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.260 Rem

If Remington wanted to stage a marketing coup & get their factory version of the .260 ctg going again in a big way, reintroduce the CDL full rifle and possibly even the SPS stainless in .260 Rem....

So, that's my 2 cents. And yes the Rem 7 in .260 would be a good one to have, too... ;)
 
Or...how about a .257 Weatherby or 25-06 instead? How much advantage would I likely see for "standard" deer sniping at ranges up to about 400 yards, possibly?

Jeff.
 
Any of those will certainly carry enough energy for deer at 400, if you can make the shot. There are no flies on any of 'em.
 
Jeff/1911 said:
Thanks guys. :)

I was thinking that a 22" barrel might be better too...I'll keep my eye peeled for a Mountain rifle in .260. I would also be interested in the Ruger Hawkeye, so chambered.

Martin, I'm trying to tell myself I really need a .260...but my little .308 sure does a good job of pretty much anything.

Best wishes, Jeff.
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I have won that argument with myself twice, now all I have is a kimber 308.
 
Jeff/1911 said:
Or...how about a .257 Weatherby or 25-06 instead? How much advantage would I likely see for "standard" deer sniping at ranges up to about 400 yards, possibly?

Jeff.
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The 260 has plenty of snot for deer out to that range, once I figured out the hold I hit a frozen turkey sized rock at 500 metres at our range with 8 straight shots with my LSS, then the rick finally died.
 
martinbns said:
The 260 has plenty of snot for deer out to that range, once I figured out the hold I hit a frozen turkey sized rock at 500 metres at our range with 8 straight shots with my LSS, then the rick finally died.
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Martin,

Thanks, I am interested to hear that. :) I'd rather stick with a shorter, more manageable rifle if I can.
 
260 is plenty for 400 yard shooting

+3" @ 100y, I only had to put about 4" of lift over the back of this yotie to punch the lungs out @ 340 yards, with a 125 grain Partition @ 2900 fps. That was yesterday


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the 25-06 wont do anything the 260 cant, but the 257 is just plain laser flat, but a whole different type of cartridge than the 260, and you cant stuff a Weatherby mag into a Model Seven :D
 
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