I may switch a 243 to either 260 Remington or 257 Roberts. This would most likely be a 22" rifle.
Which would be better: 257 Roberts with 117-120 gr. loads or 260 Rem with 125-130 gr. Loads.
I like the Roberts for the speed advantage but like 260 for the 130 gr. weight.
The hunting conditions would be spot and stalk with shots out to ( and including ) 375 yds on large deer. Big mulies and Whitetails where we hunt. So this is my next project. Just want to build a nice little short action this time. No long action. I already have other working rifles, such as 270 WSM, 257 Weatherby, but I am looking into something short, points well, adequate power and ballistics, dont kick too much.
What you pick of those two? Is it worth doing a 6.5X284? Or 6.5 Rem Mag
Which would be better: 257 Roberts with 117-120 gr. loads or 260 Rem with 125-130 gr. Loads.
I like the Roberts for the speed advantage but like 260 for the 130 gr. weight.
The hunting conditions would be spot and stalk with shots out to ( and including ) 375 yds on large deer. Big mulies and Whitetails where we hunt. So this is my next project. Just want to build a nice little short action this time. No long action. I already have other working rifles, such as 270 WSM, 257 Weatherby, but I am looking into something short, points well, adequate power and ballistics, dont kick too much.
What you pick of those two? Is it worth doing a 6.5X284? Or 6.5 Rem Mag