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

GeauxTide · September 8, 2009, 08:01 AM

Wouldn't recommend match bullets for game. A 100 NBT for light stuff and a 125 Nosler or 129 Hornady for the rest. In setting up my 6.5-06, I sent a case with a 140gr bullet seated to the barrel mfr. for throating. With a 260, exercise care with magazine length.

September 8, 2009, 08:01 AM	#43
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Wouldn't recommend match bullets for game. A 100 NBT for light stuff and a 125 Nosler or 129 Hornady for the rest. In setting up my 6.5-06, I sent a case with a 140gr bullet seated to the barrel mfr. for throating. With a 260, exercise care with magazine length.