I'm sure you can find ballistic charts to go either way, as both are excellent options. The reloading and components are non issues for me. Another thing for me is I have 3 260's and I have so many rounds down range with one I can figure dope on the fly (I have never used a calculator) and I'm very close. For me I feel the 260 is more forgiving, but I will admit I've only got 1000-1500 rds of 243 under my belt, so with more time behind one I might like the 243 just as well.
How about a 7MM Mag? Very good round and flat shooting.
Ah I got ya. Well I reload as well so either way I will be fine as far as ammo goes. Its like mentioned just picking out the cal I want more I guess. Since this will be probably my last high end rifle build/purchase for a while I want it to be a good one. So Vette since youve shot both how would you compaire recoil of the two calibers 260 Vs. 243?
Good deal thanks buddy. Im about 30 miles north of Louisville Ky. From all the reading Ive done an the stuff you guys have told me I may just have to go with the 243. It seems to be right on with what Im wanting the rifle to do. But yes Id love to shoot a 260 to see.
Im kinda looking at the Savage Model: 12 Long Range Precision in 243. Would this be a good platform to go off of for starters you think? I know the twist rate is not completley ideal for the heavier bullets but would it be effective out to 1k for punching paper. Or should I go a different route?
I would probably start with a stevens 200 (or other savage), and screw on a barrel that is exactly like you want.
IMO
If you're gonna go with the 12LRP (its a fine rifle), get a 6.5 Creedmoor or 260.
Yea that would be the way to go for sure! But those Steven's rifles are getting pretty tough to find from what Ive seen.
You think so... You wouldnt go with the 243 in it? Im assuming due to the twist rate?
There's one for sale in the INGO classifieds with a Choate Tactical stock...save me from myself and buy it
Yes, due to the twist rate. It should work with 105gr Hornady A-max/HPBT or 107gr SMKs, but is kinda marginal if you look at stability. 105gr Berger Hybrids would be a no-go.
If you're gonna spend close to a grand, you might as well get the optimal twist rate.
I couldnt agree more. So if Im wanting to shoot the heavier stuff out of the 243 ie 115gr (which I would say is what Id need for the longer range shooting) stuff Im assuming Id need a barrel in the 1:7.5 twist range?