Ruger M77 MKII in .260 Rem. and Able Ammo.com

utahpredator_7

utahpredator_7

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I am going to buy a Ruger M77 MKII in .260 Rem. Does anyone have a rifle in this caliber? I shot one over UEA weekend, as well as saw it put down a big bull elk with one shot, and I have decided that it is just about perfect for me. I will soon have my Eagle, so it is a great time to get it! How do you like this cal. and what is your fav. bullet for it? Also, I found a way good deal on it on www.ableammo.com, have any of you dealt with them, and do you like them? thanks in advance! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
I've seen Able Ammo on the net but know nothing good or bad about them. The ruger rifle was talked about in this recent thread. http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubb...page=1#52386702 You didn't mention what the intended use for this rifle or caliber is. The .260 is not as popular as many comparable calibers therefore ammo selection is not as good or readily available. You did mention elk and this would not be my caliber of choice, 7mm .308, .30-06, .300 Win or .338 are good elk calibers. .300 Win Mag is my choice. These are proven performers where ammo can be had for a decent price even in small town USA. Research and asking will benefit you greatly. Buy something popular in a good brand and it will reward you even if you decide to sell it for something better. Good Luck
 
A 260 would be a fabulous deer round and killer on coyotes. An elk is a stout animal to ancor so exacting shot placement and reduced range would probably be necessary. I've seen even cow elk hit lethally with multiple shots and not go down for bit with premium 30 caliber bullets. Tuff animals.
If recoil is a factor I can attest that the 7 mm's (non magnum) have a great reputation and are soft on the shoulder.
I'm glad you're looking at a better suited caliber for the coyotes. Enjoy.
 
The 260 remington is a very nice choice for deer and
more than enough for yotes but elk are as mentioned
are very hearty tough animals and something in a .30
caliber belted magnum is the smallest I would go with.
300 win magnum, a 300wsm or a 325 wsm
Non-belted rounds like the .35 whelen or even a .308 win
at the right range will do the job.
Good luck.
 
I own an A-Bolt in 260 Remington. Great rifle, great cartridge. While I can't 100% disagree with some previous opinions stating that .260 is a little light for elk, I will say that, with 140gr. Partitions and adequate shot placement, it is more than enough for elk. I shoot 120gr. ballistic tips for whitetail & hogs and have yet to have a problem with lethality. Perhaps I've just been lucky but the farthest I've had to track either deer or hog shot with the 120gr BT's is about 10 yards.
The .260 Remington is just about a ballistic twin to the 6.5 Swede round. Many in europe use that round on moose to great effect. You will not be undergunned with elk but you need to use a good bullet and know the round's limitations...
 
260 Remington is a great round. The only shortcoming has already been mentioned.
Not a good choice in factory hunting loadings. If you reload that is not an issue at all.
The 260 is one round that really does have a bunch of pluses. Lighter recoil than 30 cal. rifles but it keeps good velocity down range and so puts a bigger hurt on game than you would expect. For a lightweight hunting rifle with a 24" barrel such as a Remington mountain rifle it is excellent. If you get a short barrel you are giving up wuite a bit of velocity as the cartridge prefers slower burning powders.
 
I am planning on reloading a little bit, but mostly shooting Remington's Accutip for yotes and deer, and then I will shoot the Remington Core-Lokts for elk. Thanks for the info! Any more is also welcome!
 
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