Browning micro in 260 remington

Brutus · April 30, 2016, 07:31 AM

Saw a really nice used example for around $600. Is that a fair price?
Would really like some feedback on the .260 round, never shot one but I understand that recoil is manageable and have read it's an excellent long range cartridge. I have an Leopold 4.5 x 14 scope that's looking for a new partner.

603Country · April 30, 2016, 08:53 AM

For a couple of years I hunted with a Ruger Compact in 260, which is probably close to your Micro. The gun was great and so was the caliber. I eventually sold the rifle and got another in 260 with a 20 inch barrel.

After considerable use of the caliber, it seems to be about as effective as my 270, if you shoot the 120 gr bullets. The 100 gr bullets work fine too, but don't seem to put down deer and hogs quite as quickly. But I never lost anything hit with the smaller bullet.

The only time I handled a Browning Micro, I was very impressed with the quality of the rifle.

April 30, 2016, 07:31 AM	#1
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	Browning micro in 260 remington Saw a really nice used example for around $600. Is that a fair price? Would really like some feedback on the .260 round, never shot one but I understand that recoil is manageable and have read it's an excellent long range cartridge. I have an Leopold 4.5 x 14 scope that's looking for a new partner. __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

April 30, 2016, 08:53 AM	#2
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	For a couple of years I hunted with a Ruger Compact in 260, which is probably close to your Micro. The gun was great and so was the caliber. I eventually sold the rifle and got another in 260 with a 20 inch barrel. After considerable use of the caliber, it seems to be about as effective as my 270, if you shoot the 120 gr bullets. The 100 gr bullets work fine too, but don't seem to put down deer and hogs quite as quickly. But I never lost anything hit with the smaller bullet. The only time I handled a Browning Micro, I was very impressed with the quality of the rifle.