Need Advice: 260 Remington (UPDATED)

I really want to get into this game sometime soon. I can't decide between 6x47L, 6.5x47L, 260, or some other 6.5mm. I am very intrigued by what you guys say about them.

I own a Savage in .30-06. I don't like the stock much; just doesn't fit me as well as Remington guns. However, I am a novice reloader and I went from shooting barely under 2" groups with factory to getting some sub moa at 100 yds. If you reload and are willing to replace the stock, Savage is just fine. I also put target springs in my accutrigger, which I also am not a huge fan of, but I got my trigger pull down to reasonable for hunting.
 
Originally Posted By: CountryWildcatI really want to get into this game sometime soon. I can't decide between 6x47L, 6.5x47L, 260, or some other 6.5mm. I am very intrigued by what you guys say about them.



Those are all great choices. Any one of those would do a wide verity of things within reason.

I myself am a Remington fan, but thats just me....What ever blows your dress up for brands is all good. I love the 6.5's!!!
 
Well, I listened to the advice of some of the men on this forum. Here she is: Savage Model 11 chambered in the 260 Rem for $316. Maybe not the best deal out there but I don't think I did that bad.




I will be investing in better stock ASAP. I would prefer a synthetic but I don't think Bell and Carlson makes one for this model. The Hogue is good but seems heavy. So, for my price range that leaves a Boyd laminate. The Redding dies that I want are currently on back order at Midway so that will have to wait a week or two.
 
Originally Posted By: CalCoyoteWell, I listened to the advice of some of the men on this forum. Here she is: Savage Model 11 chambered in the 260 Rem for $316. Maybe not the best deal out there but I don't think I did that bad.




I will be investing in better stock ASAP. I would prefer a synthetic but I don't think Bell and Carlson makes one for this model. The Hogue is good but seems heavy. So, for my price range that leaves a Boyd laminate. The Redding dies that I want are currently on back order at Midway so that will have to wait a week or two.



Nicely done. Don't know about the rifle... But, you'll love the caliber. I have a set of Redding dies if your interested. And comp she'll holders.
 
Originally Posted By: tugboater
Nicely done. Don't know about the rifle... But, you'll love the caliber. I have a set of Redding dies if your interested. And comp she'll holders.


Send me a PM with how much you want for them.
 
Originally Posted By: CalCoyoteWell, I listened to the advice of some of the men on this forum. Here she is: Savage Model 11 chambered in the 260 Rem for $316. Maybe not the best deal out there but I don't think I did that bad.




I will be investing in better stock ASAP. I would prefer a synthetic but I don't think Bell and Carlson makes one for this model. The Hogue is good but seems heavy. So, for my price range that leaves a Boyd laminate. The Redding dies that I want are currently on back order at Midway so that will have to wait a week or two.

I have one of those rifles in 223 and absolutely love it. Bell and Carlson does make a stock for it but you are going to have to buy a couple parts to make it work because I assume your bottom metal is part of the molded stock and can't be removed. A member here gave me all the synthetic bottom metal part numbers a while back so I will pass them along to you. I actually just called savage yesterday to check the prices to order a kit for my 223 and my uncles 6.5 CM.

Bell and Carlson M40 Tactical from Stockys (DBM 4.40" bottom bolt release): Part# 1012

This stock is cut for a varmint barrel channel so it will likely look a bit goofy. They make a medalist sporter for the 110-116 long action so it may be worth a call to see if they offer one for the short action. If this is out of you price range, Boyd's does make a few stocks for it like you were saying. I own a laminate thumbhole and I like it but it still needs to be bedded.

Savage Arms phone number 1-800-370-0708
Synthetic DBM Frame: Part# 109400
Front Action Screw: Part# 105829
Rear Action Screw: Part# 102792
Washers: Part# 108702
Your existing magazine will mate right up with this frame (assuming yours uses the axis style mags).

The guy that I spoke with at Savage said it would be $26 for the whole setup. Don't feel like you have to rush and get one because of limited supply either because he said they have over 1000 of each piece on hand and ready to ship at any time. You can buy the actual metal setup but I don't have part numbers for it. Last I read, the frame and hardware for the metal one was about $80 and I am not sure that includes the mag (don't quote me on any of that though).

Hope this helps you out a bit in the future. Good luck with the rifle!
 
I would do a Boyds for $100... If you don't love it I bet you can get your money back pretty easy and move on to Bell and Carlson. I've had a few boyds stocks on savage rifles and always loved them. I think you made the right choice. I would look at the 123 grain Hornady Amax/SST bullet first thing.
 
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