The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 243 vs 260 vs 270 for longrange small/medium game hunting in south africa

kimbajmann · August 21, 2014, 04:51 PM

I would say that , based upon your needs, the 260 is by far the best choice - I get 2900 fps using 140 grn bullets and lapua brass. you can load 85 grn hp bullets for varm at silly speeds and not eat up the barrel. The section density of the 6.5 almost yields overpenetration - you need a bullet that will dump on that game. 243 is next as good as gold on antelope and also best for varm. 270 is a distant thired - and I mean distant! much more recoil, not as good bullets, too much case capacity.

The 260 will be hands down the best lr cal - not even close. another great one is the 6.5-06 not mentioned in op. The 6.5 can take anything less than dangerous game class, and do it with less powder, higher bc, best sectional density and readily available componnents. Oh, did I mention it is great on barrels? Get one with a 1-8 twist .

Anyone saying a 270 trumps a 260 has not shot a 260 and not at game. Sure all thing equal, but all things are not. The efficiency of the 260 allows powder loads for 140 bullets sim to 100 bullets in 243. Forget about the 270- just throwing powder down that barrel. The only thing the 270 allows is heavier bullets, but this op does not need them.
257 rob, 260, 260 ai, 260 creed all good choices and good on barrels.

August 21, 2014, 04:51 PM	#67
kimbajmann Junior Member Join Date: November 13, 2012 Posts: 1	260 by far I would say that , based upon your needs, the 260 is by far the best choice - I get 2900 fps using 140 grn bullets and lapua brass. you can load 85 grn hp bullets for varm at silly speeds and not eat up the barrel. The section density of the 6.5 almost yields overpenetration - you need a bullet that will dump on that game. 243 is next as good as gold on antelope and also best for varm. 270 is a distant thired - and I mean distant! much more recoil, not as good bullets, too much case capacity. The 260 will be hands down the best lr cal - not even close. another great one is the 6.5-06 not mentioned in op. The 6.5 can take anything less than dangerous game class, and do it with less powder, higher bc, best sectional density and readily available componnents. Oh, did I mention it is great on barrels? Get one with a 1-8 twist . Anyone saying a 270 trumps a 260 has not shot a 260 and not at game. Sure all thing equal, but all things are not. The efficiency of the 260 allows powder loads for 140 bullets sim to 100 bullets in 243. Forget about the 270- just throwing powder down that barrel. The only thing the 270 allows is heavier bullets, but this op does not need them. 257 rob, 260, 260 ai, 260 creed all good choices and good on barrels.