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Doyle · September 2, 2011, 12:27 PM

I can't answer those specific questions but I can add one bit about a .260 build. Use a long action - not a short action if you intend to handload. Here's why:

I've got a .260 in a regular short action (Rem Model 7). My hunting buddy has a .260(AI) built on a long mauser action. One of the fantastic things about the .260 is that you can use some very long bullets with a really serious BC. Because his is built on a long action, he can use the 160grn bullets AND seat them far out. With my short action, I can't even think about using a long bullet like that - much less seating anything far out. They will neither fit into the magazine nor will they fit into the bolt opening.

September 2, 2011, 12:27 PM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I can't answer those specific questions but I can add one bit about a .260 build. Use a long action - not a short action if you intend to handload. Here's why: I've got a .260 in a regular short action (Rem Model 7). My hunting buddy has a .260(AI) built on a long mauser action. One of the fantastic things about the .260 is that you can use some very long bullets with a really serious BC. Because his is built on a long action, he can use the 160grn bullets AND seat them far out. With my short action, I can't even think about using a long bullet like that - much less seating anything far out. They will neither fit into the magazine nor will they fit into the bolt opening.