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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 8:16 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Aloy I took a look and it is an impressive caliber. From what I have read the barrel will fit a Mauser 98 action with minimal if any fitting. Couldn't find a supplier in North America. But I did start reading more about 6.5 offerings and have located a 6.5 long range hunter 11/111 Savage in 6.5 Creedmore. I still want a 260 but that 6.5 has potential.:-)
BTW the twist quoted by the retailer for the Model 11 that I mentioned in the post above was wrong. It actually is 1-8. He was referring to the same rifle in 308.
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Aloysius Super Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:12 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Paul, that was the mistake they made with the .244 Remington that was supposed to be in competition with the .243 Win (twist 1:10). Later Remington corrected that mistake and gave a 1:9 twist and renamed the .244 Rem into the 6 mm Remington.
But then you're talking about the 6 mm, not about the .260 or 6,5 mm.
In 6,5 mm, I myself have the 6,5x54 MS (Mannlicher-Shönaur), but my friend has the 6,5x68. Now if you want a flat shooting 6,5 mm, have a look at this 6,5x68. It doesn't carry the name "magnum", but it's performance...
(and this will give you a good reason to buy the bigger brother 8x68 also...)
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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I don't know whether Remington corrected the problem with the 6mm but the original rifles had too slow a twist to stabilize the longer bullets. If you decide to go that route be sure to specify 1 in 8 or 9 inches so you can shoot that 140 grain bullet.
My personal choice would be the 257 Roberts. All the guns made today are able to use the modern loading pressures that make it a fine round able to handle the heavier bullets in that caliber. We all have our own needs though.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Very interesting article Pumkinslinger. I am still fence sitting but the 260 is definately pulling ahead. I have a 308 Marlin that I could get rebarrelled but that isn't my first chioce. My Savage in 223 rem is the most accurate rifle I have owned so I am leaning toward their Model 12 long range precision with a 1 in 8 twist. They also have a model 11 but it is 1 in 10 and I doubt it will stabilize the heavier bullets. The 12 is a heavy brute at about 12 pounds with a scope installed.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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MacD, several years ago I became a fan of the .260. I wrote about it here>> www.huntingnut.com/ind...amp;sid=59
Since then I bought a second .260, a Remington 700. I've killed a few deer with them and plan to kill more! Very versatile cartridge with easily manageable recoil.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:48 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Yes Elvis I really like the looks of the 25-06 and the fact you can make brass for it from several popular calibers. It would make a great coyote rifle and with the 120 grain bullet has enough energy for well placed shots on big game. The 260 is a slightly bigger diameter and can be loaded with 160 grain bullets. I haven't done the ballistic comparisons yet using Point Blank so at this stage I am still on the fence.
As far as having too many rifles and guns I don't really understand the question:-) Each caliber and weapon has its own characteristics. Each is unique. I have my eye out for a target grade 22 lr. I have a semi and a 22 WMR single in rifle and a revolver in 22 lr and WMR. Someone who does't shoot can't comprehend why I "need" They don't have the personal interest or point of reference to be able to appreciate the satisfaction and pleasure derived from owning and shooting firearms. That same person may own more shoes and handbags than they "need" and lets not forget jewelry, yet can't see the similarity. If I own 100 firearms why am I a gun nut while someone who owns 100 paintings an enthusiast.
Some people. ?...blah
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Aloysius Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:51 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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slimjim wrote: |
"beware of a man who only has one wife, ..."
"beware of a man who has many wifes, ..." |
beware of a man who only has one wife,
he could have many guns...
beware of a man who has many wifes,
he might know how to use his gun...
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:57 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Aloys, gelandangan, we may have to come up with a new saying to replace "beware of a man who only has one gun, he likely knows how to use it"
trying to develop news but need some help
"beware of a man who only has one wife, ..."
"beware of a man who has many wifes, ..."
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gelandangan Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:17 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Aloysius Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:02 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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some have only a few fire-arms, but many wifes.
Some have many guns, but are satisfied with only 1 wife...
It's not so difficult to calculate the price-difference...
and I really think the man with many guns is the happiest.
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gelandangan Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:27 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Today I was making a small list of things in my gun safe..
Would you believe I got 19 separate calibers for my guns?
some of them calibers are in more than one pistols or rifles!!
No wonder SWMBO do not let me to get another one.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:14 am Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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Looking for some thoughts on my next rifle. I have narrowed it down in caliber to 257 Roberts, 260 Remington or 6mm Norma. I am leaning toward the 260 as it is pretty versitile with the 140 grain bullet reaching moose killing energy levels. So any suggextions, experience with rifles in these calibers would be gratefully received. BTW I also looked at the 25-06 as a purely paper puncher.
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wiersy111 Super Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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After an 8 month wait I finally have my 6.5 Grendel barrel and bolt! Still waiting on the stripped upper and lower so I can get my new build underway. Looking back through the posts I have realized I still haven't posted pics of my 5.56 AR build. I will get on that ASAP. It turned out very nice. It sure likes 55gr Varmageddons Several times I have had 3 shots in one large hole an 100 yards.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: The official never ending 'what's my next new gun' thread. |
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I am envious you are able to hunt with a handgun. Nice pieces. I have been toying with getting a 1911 in target configuration but am waiting for thr dust to settle on my last purchase. BTW I think I would recognize that tree as long as it had a rifle ot gun up agaist i:-)
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