#3122934 - 06/24/09 10:03 PM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: David_Walter]
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Registered: 08/10/01
Posts: 108
Loc: Bryan, Tx
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Do the 260 Rem (AI or reg).
Mine's just a regular 260, but it's a sweet shooter.
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#3125050 - 06/25/09 09:37 PM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: TXLoader]
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Campfire Guide
Registered: 01/30/01
Posts: 3198
Loc: Rural Utah at its best
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260 AI
I'd do a complete new bbl.....
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#3125065 - 06/25/09 09:49 PM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: tikkanut]
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Campfire Kahuna
Registered: 11/09/02
Posts: 17916
Loc: Alvadore, Oregon
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I would got 6.5-284 because of the great match grade stuff.
But, I am voting with Dober and the dudes -- overall keep the 260.
God Bless and keep you in the Sandbox.
BMT
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#3125601 - 06/26/09 07:49 AM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: BMT]
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Registered: 09/15/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Minnesota
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According to a friend who competes at 1000 yd matches the accuracy life of the 6.5/284 can be over in as little as 800 rds!
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#3125617 - 06/26/09 07:57 AM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: whelennut]
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Campfire Guide
Registered: 12/26/04
Posts: 3769
Loc: Poetry, Texas
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Did you mention how it will be used? My 6.5X47Lapua with a 21" barrel is a very accurate hunting rifle. With a longer barrel they are in favor with the long range crowd.
Butch
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#3126844 - 06/26/09 06:49 PM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: David_Walter]
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Campfire Ranger
Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 1647
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I just bought this barrel. Now, what should I make it into? Leave it a 260, or make it a 6.5X284, or a 6.5 WSM. With a Savage, converting to a WSM would only require reaming, and a new follower and a new bolt face,and I can do these. What are the advantages of each? I already have a 260 and lots of brass... http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads...e/4#Post3106721 I would limit your choices to the .260 or 6.5/284. The WSM cartridges, along with the long-actioned, RUM-chambered rifles, were made with a larger thread diameter than the standard chamberings. On Factory guns, the difference was visable via a larger diameter step just before the barrel nut - which I don't see on your barrel. Not saying a WSM can't be done, but I don't think Savage would recommend it on a "standard" action (these typically have a 1.055" thread diameter, if I recall correctly). Personally, I'd go with the .260..... Kaiser Norton
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#3127938 - 06/27/09 12:30 PM
Re: I need input. 260 Rem, 6.5X284 or 6.5 WSM
[Re: David_Walter]
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Campfire Regular
Registered: 02/05/09
Posts: 1454
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I vote 260.
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