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hounddawg · February 4, 2012, 03:41 PM

Thanks Oak, my club is limited to 800 as of now but hopefully we will have a 1000 yard range in a year or so. A few of the guys are playing with the magnums now but after reading up a bit I think the 260 is easier on the shoulder and wallet and just as effective if not more. Why use 65 - 70 grains of powder when 40 - 45 will do the same thing. Some of the 6mm cartridges are interesting but the cost of custom dies makes them out of the question.

I figure barrel, cases, dies, bullets etc will only set me back 600 or so with the 260. I have a .473 bolt face all set up

February 4, 2012, 03:41 PM	#3
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	Thanks Oak, my club is limited to 800 as of now but hopefully we will have a 1000 yard range in a year or so. A few of the guys are playing with the magnums now but after reading up a bit I think the 260 is easier on the shoulder and wallet and just as effective if not more. Why use 65 - 70 grains of powder when 40 - 45 will do the same thing. Some of the 6mm cartridges are interesting but the cost of custom dies makes them out of the question. I figure barrel, cases, dies, bullets etc will only set me back 600 or so with the 260. I have a .473 bolt face all set up __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek