Legionnaire
Contributing Member
Build one yourself. I'd start with a trued Remington 700 short action. Options include a donor action from an inexpensive used rifle, a new Remington from Northland or Northwest or PTG (expensive), or a custom PTG, Stiller, etc. Or look for a used action on Sniper's Hide, Accurate Shooter, Long Range Hunting, etc. Buy a good "Remage" barrel and barrel nut from McGowen, Northland ... I understand Match Grade Machine is starting to make Remage barrels, too. Build from there. Get exactly the stock and trigger you want. You'll need a few tools, but it's a fun project and you get what you want.... I might just buy a 260 anyway. Who builds rifles for that cartridge? Are Remington's worth the money? I've never owned one but hear some negative comments about the new ones.
I just finished assembling a .243 Ackley built on a Model 7 action that I had my gunsmith square up. I already had the rifle; cost was about $75 to have him pull the factory barrel, square the receiver and bolt face, and lap the lugs. Barrel is a McGowen. Still looking to get it to the range to see what it will do. I'm waiting to take delivery of another Remage barrel in .260 Ackley. It will go on a trued Remington action I bought second hand. But then, I am a tinkerer (or "rifle looney").