.260 As an LR round
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Chupathingy
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Originally Posted By: SuperSeal110Trued sucks action
Any of the top barrel makers (PN, Mike Rock, Krieger...ect.)
1:8" twist
24"
Reworked '700 trigger, RB, or Jewell trigger
McMillan, Manners, HS/BC stock, or perhaps a VS take off or VLS take off stock
Seekin's 20 moa rail
Seekins 1"/30mm low rings
Scope (insert here.)
Yep! and be champion of the universe.
But I also agree with Jack, when starting out, it's tough to beat the old boring .308.
Chupa
Any of the top barrel makers (PN, Mike Rock, Krieger...ect.)
1:8" twist
24"
Reworked '700 trigger, RB, or Jewell trigger
McMillan, Manners, HS/BC stock, or perhaps a VS take off or VLS take off stock
Seekin's 20 moa rail
Seekins 1"/30mm low rings
Scope (insert here.)
Yep! and be champion of the universe.
But I also agree with Jack, when starting out, it's tough to beat the old boring .308.
Chupa
scottmilk9
New member
Bryan, i have a .260 bolt gun that i use in competition shooting and made hits out to 1350yds. The .260 is my favorite round and I have even started making them in the gas guns(AR10 type).
Good luck .
Good luck .
Bryan, What kind of shooting experience do you have at long range? The reason I ask is if you are still new you should look into the .308 as was mentioned earlier. Ammo is plentiful and barrel life is long.
If you go with a Savage in .308 you can always rebarrel it to a .260 when you choose to (this is what I am doing with my Savage after the first of the yr.).
I don't know what you are planing to use yours for but mine will be mostly for plinking and the occasional hunt. I am going with a 26" varmint barrel with a 1x8 twist. The 26" barrel will give good velocity and the 1x8 twist will shoot up to the heaviest bullets for the .260.
As far as glass the best bang for your buck is going to be the classified section. There are always good deals to be found there.
Hope this helps.
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If you go with a Savage in .308 you can always rebarrel it to a .260 when you choose to (this is what I am doing with my Savage after the first of the yr.).
I don't know what you are planing to use yours for but mine will be mostly for plinking and the occasional hunt. I am going with a 26" varmint barrel with a 1x8 twist. The 26" barrel will give good velocity and the 1x8 twist will shoot up to the heaviest bullets for the .260.
As far as glass the best bang for your buck is going to be the classified section. There are always good deals to be found there.
Hope this helps.
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Bryan8
New member
Hey guys, thanks for all the input!
I shoot out to about 300 yards with my Ar pretty regularly, it not that far but its still some distance. And ive poked out to around 500yards with my .22-250 if i remeber correctly (day of messing around woodchuck huntin).
Im pretty sure ill pick up fast on 500+
If i get a gun now I want it to suit me for good and not have to mess with different cals. If i have to buy a new barrel in a year or two then so be it.
Im going to be working off of a savage action. I called around and all the gun stores have no Savage short actions/ savage short actions rifles but I found a 7mm-08 Stevens 200 at gander for $350. So im figuring that ill get that strip the gun sell the stock, barrel, and possibly trigger. Then ill get a 24" 1:8 twist and ill pick up a stock! Then i just need a glass.
how dose this sound?
~Bryan
I shoot out to about 300 yards with my Ar pretty regularly, it not that far but its still some distance. And ive poked out to around 500yards with my .22-250 if i remeber correctly (day of messing around woodchuck huntin).
Im pretty sure ill pick up fast on 500+
If i get a gun now I want it to suit me for good and not have to mess with different cals. If i have to buy a new barrel in a year or two then so be it.
Im going to be working off of a savage action. I called around and all the gun stores have no Savage short actions/ savage short actions rifles but I found a 7mm-08 Stevens 200 at gander for $350. So im figuring that ill get that strip the gun sell the stock, barrel, and possibly trigger. Then ill get a 24" 1:8 twist and ill pick up a stock! Then i just need a glass.
how dose this sound?
~Bryan
The Savage 10 and 110 I know will fit the Stevens. You will also need a small shank barrel.
As far as the #5 and #6 those are barrel contours. Here is a link so you can see the differences. Just remember every barrel makers contours can vary a little.
http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/RapidCat/c...;CompanyId=1246
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As far as the #5 and #6 those are barrel contours. Here is a link so you can see the differences. Just remember every barrel makers contours can vary a little.
http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/RapidCat/c...;CompanyId=1246
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Curlywoods
New member
Bryan, Check with Jim Briggs at Northland Shooter Supply over on the Savage Shooters forum. Jim can sell you an action w/trigger, a Shilen, a Criterion (Kreiger Barrels buttoned rifle offerings) or a McGowen in your choice of twist and length! No need in parting out a rifle. Just start with the pieces that you want and build yourself a rifle to suit your needs. I have done this same thing more than a few times and it has always yielded great shooters tailored to my needs and costs less than parting out a brand new rifle.
Jim Briggs is one of the finest gentleman that you will ever encounter and he does know what he is doing too! He does love to talk so be prepared to be on the telephone for a little while if you call him though
Best of luck with your project!
Jim Briggs is one of the finest gentleman that you will ever encounter and he does know what he is doing too! He does love to talk so be prepared to be on the telephone for a little while if you call him though
Tim Neitzke
New member
Bryan8,
If you want a 260 then get one. Why be average joe.
Do lots of research and choose wisely. No reason to be unhappy when it's said and done.
If you want a 260 then get one. Why be average joe.
Do lots of research and choose wisely. No reason to be unhappy when it's said and done.
E-mail - briggs.j-b@q.com
Phone - 763/682-4296
Fax - 763/682-6098
Mailing address:
Northland shooters supply
PO Box 333
Buffalo, MN 55313
Jim is great to deal with bought stuff from him several times.
He also has savage target actions as another option. I was going to post up what he has for you but the site is acting up, mabey later.
Phone - 763/682-4296
Fax - 763/682-6098
Mailing address:
Northland shooters supply
PO Box 333
Buffalo, MN 55313
Jim is great to deal with bought stuff from him several times.
He also has savage target actions as another option. I was going to post up what he has for you but the site is acting up, mabey later.
Curlywoods
New member
I have been using Joel Russo Riflestocks lately for my rifle builds. I have a new stock that he made for me from a blank that I laminated from my own exotic woods. It is a clone of the Manners T-2 stock, one of my favorite stocks.
It is made of Bubinga and figured Anigre (the lighter colored wood). Here are a few photos of the stock.
It will have a Savage Target Action with 28" SS Shilen varmint contour barrel. I won't have it finished until February/March most likely as I am trying to finish up a new reloading room that I am building.
Joel's stock's are not cheap, but the inletting is impeccable and they are ready to finish when you get them. Joel installed the Alex Sitman adjustable cheek piece hardware for me on this stock too. Can't wait for my next stock from him which is be built now, a thumb hole tactical style stock for prone shooting. I should have that one about the time I finish the new build with this stock pictured here.
It is made of Bubinga and figured Anigre (the lighter colored wood). Here are a few photos of the stock.
It will have a Savage Target Action with 28" SS Shilen varmint contour barrel. I won't have it finished until February/March most likely as I am trying to finish up a new reloading room that I am building.
Joel's stock's are not cheap, but the inletting is impeccable and they are ready to finish when you get them. Joel installed the Alex Sitman adjustable cheek piece hardware for me on this stock too. Can't wait for my next stock from him which is be built now, a thumb hole tactical style stock for prone shooting. I should have that one about the time I finish the new build with this stock pictured here.
Bryan8
New member
Originally Posted By: 1badsheeE-mail - briggs.j-b@q.com
Phone - 763/682-4296
Fax - 763/682-6098
Mailing address:
Northland shooters supply
PO Box 333
Buffalo, MN 55313
Jim is great to deal with bought stuff from him several times.
He also has savage target actions as another option. I was going to post up what he has for you but the site is acting up, mabey later.
thanks man ill give him a call
~Bryan
Phone - 763/682-4296
Fax - 763/682-6098
Mailing address:
Northland shooters supply
PO Box 333
Buffalo, MN 55313
Jim is great to deal with bought stuff from him several times.
He also has savage target actions as another option. I was going to post up what he has for you but the site is acting up, mabey later.
thanks man ill give him a call
~Bryan
Tim Neitzke
New member
At first glance without reading ,thought your stock was cedar ! I went what the.....
Glad I can read.
What finish will go on it ?
Glad I can read.
What finish will go on it ?
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Curlywoods
New member
It will get oiled and then a satin clear lacquer, hand sanded between coats. I don't want a high gloss finish, as it takes away from the beauty of the wood.
The Bubinga I used was quartersawn. It has a nice ribbon like effect to it once it is finished.
The Bubinga I used was quartersawn. It has a nice ribbon like effect to it once it is finished.
Here is the info. the Criterion barrels Jim is selling.
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Quote:Northland Shooters Supply is officially announcing the launch of their sales with Criterion Barrels. Criterion Barrels, the button rifling division of Krieger Barrels, has assigned NSS as their retail outlet for the purchase of the Criterion Button Rifled Barrels. All of our initial stocking inventory will be a Stainless (Hand Lapped) Match Grade Savage Pre-Fit.
I have two pre-production Stainless Match Grade Barrels in the field now. Both have been placed with local 1000 yard shooters. Initial feedback is showing groups in the .3 and below range as easily attainable with quality reloads. The comment "these barrels are real shooters" was mentioned as well as "excellent quality".
I will be offering the Criterion Barrels in both Savage Small and Large Shanks and in the Heavy Sporter, Varmint and Bull Barrel Contours. Criterion will custom chamber your barrels using your reamers if you prefer to have them chambered to your exact specifications.
Our initial pricing will be $250 for all 26", $270.00 for all 28" and $290.00 for all 30" Barrels lengths. Chrome Moly Barrels are available on request. Chrome Moly Barrels are sold "In The White"
Here is a list of my initial stocking order:
204 Ruger - 11 Twist - (to be available shortly)
20 Practical - 11 Twist - (to be available shortly)
26" - Stainless Match - Small or Large Shank - Varmint or Bull - 223 Rem., 223 Wylde or 223 AI - 8 & 9 Twist available
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 223 Rem. - 12 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 223 AI - 9 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6 BR Norma - 8 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Heavy Sporter - 243 Win. - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 243 AI - 8 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5X47 Lapua - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5 Creedmoor - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5X284 Norma - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
30" - Stainless Match - Large Shank - Bull - 6.5X284 Norma - 8 Twist - $290.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 260 Rem. - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 260 AI - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Heavy Sporter - 7mm-08 - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 7mm-08 - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 308 Win. - 10 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
Available Calibers:
20 (.204) Caliber - 20 Practical - 204 Ruger
22 (.224) Caliber - 223 Rem - 223 Wylde - 223 AI - 22-250 - 220 Swift
243 (6mm) Caliber - 6 BR Norma - 6X47 Lapua - 6mm Dasher - 243 Win - 243 AI
264 (6.5mm) Caliber - 6.5X47 Lapua - 6.5 Creedmoor - 260 Rem - 260 AI - 6.5X284 Norma
284 (7mm) Caliber - 280 Rem - 284 Win - 7mm Rem Mag
30 (.308) Caliber - 308 Win - 30-06 Sprg. - 300 Win Mag
338 Caliber - 338 Win Mag
Jim Briggs
NSS
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Quote:Northland Shooters Supply is officially announcing the launch of their sales with Criterion Barrels. Criterion Barrels, the button rifling division of Krieger Barrels, has assigned NSS as their retail outlet for the purchase of the Criterion Button Rifled Barrels. All of our initial stocking inventory will be a Stainless (Hand Lapped) Match Grade Savage Pre-Fit.
I have two pre-production Stainless Match Grade Barrels in the field now. Both have been placed with local 1000 yard shooters. Initial feedback is showing groups in the .3 and below range as easily attainable with quality reloads. The comment "these barrels are real shooters" was mentioned as well as "excellent quality".
I will be offering the Criterion Barrels in both Savage Small and Large Shanks and in the Heavy Sporter, Varmint and Bull Barrel Contours. Criterion will custom chamber your barrels using your reamers if you prefer to have them chambered to your exact specifications.
Our initial pricing will be $250 for all 26", $270.00 for all 28" and $290.00 for all 30" Barrels lengths. Chrome Moly Barrels are available on request. Chrome Moly Barrels are sold "In The White"
Here is a list of my initial stocking order:
204 Ruger - 11 Twist - (to be available shortly)
20 Practical - 11 Twist - (to be available shortly)
26" - Stainless Match - Small or Large Shank - Varmint or Bull - 223 Rem., 223 Wylde or 223 AI - 8 & 9 Twist available
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 223 Rem. - 12 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 223 AI - 9 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6 BR Norma - 8 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Heavy Sporter - 243 Win. - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 243 AI - 8 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5X47 Lapua - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5 Creedmoor - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 6.5X284 Norma - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
30" - Stainless Match - Large Shank - Bull - 6.5X284 Norma - 8 Twist - $290.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 260 Rem. - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 260 AI - 8 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Heavy Sporter - 7mm-08 - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 7mm-08 - 9 Twist - $250.00
26" - Stainless Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 308 Win. - 10 Twist - $250.00 (In Stock Now)
Available Calibers:
20 (.204) Caliber - 20 Practical - 204 Ruger
22 (.224) Caliber - 223 Rem - 223 Wylde - 223 AI - 22-250 - 220 Swift
243 (6mm) Caliber - 6 BR Norma - 6X47 Lapua - 6mm Dasher - 243 Win - 243 AI
264 (6.5mm) Caliber - 6.5X47 Lapua - 6.5 Creedmoor - 260 Rem - 260 AI - 6.5X284 Norma
284 (7mm) Caliber - 280 Rem - 284 Win - 7mm Rem Mag
30 (.308) Caliber - 308 Win - 30-06 Sprg. - 300 Win Mag
338 Caliber - 338 Win Mag
Jim Briggs
NSS
Everything you'd ever want to know about the .260 as a viable long range round, from someone who knows their stuff:
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
--Duck911
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
--Duck911
Tim Neitzke
New member
Originally Posted By: CurlywoodsIt will get oiled and then a satin clear lacquer, hand sanded between coats. I don't want a high gloss finish, as it takes away from the beauty of the wood.
Using standard woods for a comparison like walunt etc.,What will the finish color be ? Looks quite red in the pics.
Using standard woods for a comparison like walunt etc.,What will the finish color be ? Looks quite red in the pics.