People that say you will not get you money back, will buy a $30,000 car and give it away in 5 years.
Offhand, wasn't ignoring you. Just can't find the two articles that prompted my statement (there here somewhere in this mess of an office of mine). Personally, I don't own a .260 and have no direct experience, so I could be totally off base. I'll keep looking, though...Why no reply?
thats because military swede barrels have a faster twist than most aftermarket 6.5 barrels reguardless of the chambering. most aftermarket 6.5 barrels are a 1-9 twist & most swede barrels are 1-8 twist. i have several barrels in 1-8 & several in 1-9. if 1-8 is available i will go with it over 1-9 even though most of the 1-9 barrels will still shoot 140grainers just fine.Also, I think you'll find the Swede more accurate with 140 grain bullets than the .260 Remington
dirtyjim, I've long read that twist rates are an issue going from light to heavy bullets in this caliber, even with the swede. The articles I'm looking for pertain to the neck limitations on the .260 with heavy bullets while maintaining OAL. It was one of the reasons Hornady went ahead with the 6.5 Creedmoor... the shorter .30 TC case allowed longer neck and better bullet grip and less case intrusion - or, something like all that. Really, I can't remember. I'll find it! You've got my curiosity pricked..thats because military swede barrels have a faster twist than most aftermarket 6.5 barrels reguardless of the chambering. most aftermarket 6.5 barrels are a 1-9 twist & most swede barrels are 1-8 twist. i have several barrels in 1-8 & several in 1-9. if 1-8 is available i will go with it over 1-9 even though most of the 1-9 barrels will still shoot 140grainers just fine.
er shaw is great for a budget build. for an additional $70 they will true the action, install the barrel, chamber & crown the barrel.
send the bolt to accu-tig in alaska for a new bolt handle first.
i've always thought the 250 & 300 savage were good calibers for 93 & 95 mauser builds