Tikka 260 or 6.5x55?

[Curt]

I would say that he meant that the NA trailer park bikini model is probably 5'4" @ 300lbs. The Swedish lady, well she looks after herself, being non-American eats less than 4000 calories per day, and is 5'8" @ 120#'s. You choose, but I will take the Euro please.

 

[Woodsman]

6.5x55 for sure. Classic over newcommer.

 

[GIXXER]

Swede 6.5 x 55

 

[Calum]

is the North American trailer park bikini model hot ( or hotter than the Swed)?? This would help make my decision. LOL!

I can't answer that for you, but I can say the Swede has more capacity and style.

 

[mcrae555]

In a Tikka 6.5x55 just seems right...

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[catnthehatt]

I have one of each, and lie both, but for hunting I take the 6.5X55, as I like heavy bullets, and it has a bit more capacity than the 260 - plus it's a classic cartridge!
Cat

 

[beretta boy]

Lots of 260 Sako's on sale round-abouts ... why settle for a T-eeeeeka ?

 

[GRiNGo]

Beretta Boy, I haven't seen any Sako's around either, if you know of the where abouts of any let me know please, I may just buy a Sako for the right price.

 

[Tack]

I have one of each, and lie both, but for hunting I take the 6.5X55, as I like heavy bullets, and it has a bit more capacity than the 260 - plus it's a classic cartridge!
Cat

Hi,
Actually that is a good point. To avoid invading powder space the .260 having a 1 in 9 barrel twist in a T3 should prefer shorter, and therefore lighter bullets, up to say, 130 grains. My 6.5 also a Tikka but with a 1 in 8 twist prefers 140 grain and heavier bullets. These, when pushed to reasonable velocities have an effect similar to a heavy .30 cal. bullet.
Tack

 

[shortaction]

If a new Sako 260 Rem holds any interest Ellwood Epps has a couple for sale.

NG17053
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NON-RESTRICTED SAKO 85 STAINLESS SYNTHETIC BOLT .260 REM 22-7/16" BBL, STAINLESS, SYNTHETIC STOCK, WITH OVER MOLD GRIP AREAS AND CHEEK REST, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, DETACHABLE MAGAZINE, RECOIL PAD, SWIVEL STUDS, SLING SWIVELS $1299

 

[Calum]

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