The 260 Rem. and it’s capabilities ?

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The 260 Rem. and it’s capabilities ?

I would like to master my 260 Rem. for deer hunting and would like to know what would be an expectable distance for shooting at deer at long range. I would imagine 300 yards isn’t a problem but what about out to 400 yards or 450 yards ? I had intention on using 120 gr. or 130 gr. TSX bullets but would this be expectable at distances I mentioned and have enough energy required for deer size game. Any info would be appreciated...:D
 
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I would like to master my 260 Rem. for deer hunting and would like to know what would be an expectable distance for shooting at deer at long range. I would imagine 300 yards isn’t a problem but what about out to 400 yards or 450 yards ? I had intention on using 120 gr. or 130 gr. TSX bullets but would this be expectable at distances I mentioned and have enough energy required for deer size game. Any info would be appreciated...:D
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Eugene

The rifle and caliber are no more capable than the guy squeezing the trigger. IMHO.
Regards Greg
 
The cartridge itself will do fine at extended ranges. The 6.5 bullet has long been regarded as one of the finest for long range marksmanship. However alot can go wrong, and even a slight wind can cause a miss or worse at extended ranges.
 
The 260R is effective on deer a very long ways out. If your goal is LR hunting, DON'T use the Barnes. They will not expand sufficiently at slow impact velocities.

Match the bullet to the impact velocity and you will have success IF you can hit what you are aiming at.

That is a whole different story.

Good luck..

Jerry
 
My 260 is throated long so I can use the Sierra 160 grain SP without seating it too deep (the bearing surface on these is over .800" long!). I can still reach the lands with the 140 A-Max. With the 160 sighted 2 inches high at 100 yards, the 140's are about 4 inches high at the same range and hit dead on at 300 meters. I load 160's in the rifle and carry a couple of A-max's in my pocket just incase I need to make a 400 yard shot. As it happened, I shot the deer at 100 yds with the 160. Worked great. I'm pretty sure the A-max will open well at long range. It's a pretty soft bullet with a big hollow point behind that plastic tip. I have only shot one deer at more than 300 yards in my life so it's not real likely i"ll ever try it out. Regards, Bill.
 
400-450 yards is a hell of a long way to RELIABLY hit deer in the vitals when considering shooter, hardware and environmental variables.
 
martinbns said:
That cartridge and the 125 gr Partition are a match made in heaven...whitetail heaven that is way past 300 meters.
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I shot a mule deer doe at 75 yds today.Destroyed both front shoulders that's with a 125 gr partition.I think for close range mules I am going back to 100 gr sp hornady.
And yes the partition is excellent for long range.Also works good on 125 yd moose.
 
The 130gr. Accubond, or Swift Scirroco would be ideal in for just about everything one sets out to accomplish with the .260. Both have very high B.C.'s and enough Sectional Density to take on the bigger stuff like Moose and Elk. These can be pushed between 2800-2900 fps without any drama, and result in a flat shooting round with little wind drift and plenty of retained energy for as far as anyone has business shooting at game.
 
I have used the 6.5x47 Lapua on 5 deer with 130gr Bergers that fly at around the 2900fps mark. Ballistically very comparable to the .260, and that minute experience gives me enough confidence to say it is a 500yd deer cartridge with 120gr+ bullets. If I where to choose one bullet it would be the 120gr TTSX. The TTSX will, and I repeat, will expand reliably down to 1800fps and kill deer nicely.
 
with a 120gr TTSX @ 2950 fps I would have no hesitations on pulling the trigger on deer out to 450 yards. If he's further than that I would just sneak closer.
 
Well, thanks guys for all the info. Makes me feel better. My intentions is to have one rifle designated for deer at close and long range and maybe the occasional moose . I was second guessing the 260 and was wondering if I really required a MAGNUM cartridge for longer range. From what I gathered is if I do my homework and keep shots within reasonable range I can accomplish my goal. Thanks again...
 
I would look at the wind drift of various bullets for long range work as well. The Ballistic Tip and likely the SST have impact velocities much,much lower than the Barnes.
 
120gr NBT would be a great choice if the shots were stretching it to 300+ yards, but Ive found, even in open country, often you'll get an unexpected shot inside 100 yards. The NBT will work but it might be a tad messy. 130 or 140gr Accubonds would be a good choice from near to far though

120gr TTSX (or Ballistic Tip) @ 2950 fps (muzzle) retains 2300 fps @ 300y, 2150 fps @ 400y, 2000 fps @ 500y - The Barnes ttsx should expand ;)
 
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