I really want a 260. That's where the problem begins!

[GJgo]

Maybe, Tod... But it looks good!

Here's a question- as a DIY kind of guy that still has a lot to learn about (amateur) gunsmithing, what is the best / easiest action to work with should I say want to have one action / stock / scope setup, but have 2 barrels for it (let's say in 260) that I can easily switch between- one for a "brush gun" and another for long range (casual) shooting?

 

[NCsmitty]

GJgo
Me thinks that you have already traded that rifle away. Savage rifles are simple, functional rifles with the ability to swap barrels to different calibers with a wrench and a headspace gauge. And they are seen at long range matches occasionally.
The problem with one scope and one action and two barrels is you generally have to rezero the scope to match the barrel being used at the time.


NCsmitty

 

[Offfhand]

The .260 has been one of my favorite calibers ever since it was introduced. Now I use it for most of my hunting and nothing else for sillhouette and long range target shooting. Easy to reload and about any combinbation you put together will work well. I make my.260 cases by necking up Lapua .243 brass, which is top quality and long lasting. Not sure I know how to send photos but will try to attach pics of my tricked-out DPMS rifle with 24" barrel and Leupold Mark-4, 4.5-14X scope in Leupold mounts. It has been a great performer at 600 yards. (Also sending close-up of left side of receiver so you'll know I'm not kidding about it being a .260. Serial number is taped over to hide from inquiring eyes.)Also will try to send pics of a Remington Custom Shop Model-7 in .260 caliber that they built with Mannlicher style laminated stock. Rings are Talley quick detachable, which are nice on a hunting rifle of this type.
Shoot well, safely and often..
Offfhand

 

[Zak Smith]

As NCsmitty said, the most economical choice for a switch-barrel is probably the Savage.

Also, even though my AI's are switch barrel, I usually leave them set up the same way for at least a year.

 

[GJgo]

Nice pairing, offfhand. To be honest if I saw a DPMS 260 on the shelf (or even an upper) I might go for it. Good luck with that right now... What does that thing weigh?

So have you guys seen the smooth barrel nut on the new Accustock Savages? Think they're trying to make it harder for the average joe to mess with re-barrelling?
Link

NCsmitty, you might be right. I'd get another one in stainless, though. I see surface rust on pretty much all the 10FPs, even NIB, and we live in the desert!!!

 

[Beagle-zebub]

So have you guys seen the smooth barrel nut on the new Accustock Savages? Think they're trying to make it harder for the average joe to mess with re-barrelling?

Fear not! There is already a barrel-wrench out there for it. A picture of it is posted near the bottom of this thread: http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:Lc4tvX2Q6OQJ:www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html%3Fb%3D6%26f%3D5%26t%3D276841+accustock+wrench&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

 

[GunTech]

I have to agree with the others and recommend the Savage for the guy who wants to swap barrels and doesn't have an barrel vise and action wrench. Head spacing on the Savage is relatively easy.

 

[litman252]

I'm in the same boat but don't have the money yet. I'm finishing my 6.5 Sweede and have been looking for the next project. Here is one link,
http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1813749#post1813749

Good info on the stevens, if you don't like the Savage trigger it's one way to go for less $$

Tony

 

[rangerruck]

mmm... that model 7 is really schwing!!! Did it come with the old 788 style sites, or did you have those added? Is that front site the big sharkfin hiding under that shroud?

 

[Buckskinner]

how about a "6.5 Leopard" (6.5 WSM)?

Gents,
I've salted mention of this rifle in a couple threads, and this one seems appropriate for the advice I need: sell (and value) or shoot?
(and pardon the hijack)

How does the 6.5 WSM stack up against other calibers, and why?

Its an M70 blued short action, with a stainless Broughton barrel bedded in a Bansner stock. Trigger was done, and has a low round count.

I haven't shot it, and am wondering what the value is to folks like you discussing OTS solutions in the .260 range?

One thing: with a couple different 140-142 gr bullets, the maximum overall cartridge length (measuring as the ogive hits the lands) exceeds the magazine OAL by about .15".

 

[NCsmitty]

How does the 6.5 WSM stack up against other calibers, and why?

Buckskinner,
I would think that the 6.5 WSM would be near or at 264 Win Mag, as to performance. The two grains of H2O case capacity advantage goes to the 264 Win Mag. The 6.5 WSM might be a little easier on barrels than the 264 Win, but not by much.
The concept is much like 300 Win Mag compared to 300WSM.

Link to 6.5 WSM case.
http://ammoguide.com/?catid=418

I know that I would shoot it to see how it does perform.


NCsmitty

 

[Offfhand]

Rangerruck, the front and rear sights on that M-7 are the same as come standard on Remington's M-7 and M-700. At least the same as other 7's and 700's I own. Glad you liked.