260 Rem

biganimal · September 23, 2001, 09:36 AM

What can you tell me about this round? I don't have any data for it . It was suggested on another forum that I should build a rifle in this caliber on my swede 96 action. My books are a tad bit old so it isn't in them, guess I'll need new books.

Gewehr98 · September 23, 2001, 10:34 AM

Why would you want to chamber the 96 Swedish Mauser (originally built for 6.5x55 Swedish) for the shorter and higher-pressure .260 Remington? If you're gonna use a Mauser action for a cartridge based off the .308 Winchester, be safe and use at least a large-ring 98 Mauser action of reputable quality. Leave the small-ring 96 Swede for low-pressure cartridges like the original 6.5x55.

September 23, 2001, 09:36 AM	#1
biganimal Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: south carolina Posts: 435	260 Rem What can you tell me about this round? I don't have any data for it . It was suggested on another forum that I should build a rifle in this caliber on my swede 96 action. My books are a tad bit old so it isn't in them, guess I'll need new books. __________________ Other than That, Mrs Lincoln, How was the play?

September 23, 2001, 10:34 AM	#2
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Since the .260 Rem basically duplicates the ballistics of the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser Why would you want to chamber the 96 Swedish Mauser (originally built for 6.5x55 Swedish) for the shorter and higher-pressure .260 Remington? If you're gonna use a Mauser action for a cartridge based off the .308 Winchester, be safe and use at least a large-ring 98 Mauser action of reputable quality. Leave the small-ring 96 Swede for low-pressure cartridges like the original 6.5x55. __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires