260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor

[heeple]

For me it was the Remington, its just a shame they didn't back it up after launching it.

Maybe some of the latest editions like the Tikka CTR in .260 will increase its popularity

[Westy]

I shoot a 260rem, so im a fan! When comparing the 6.5 class there really isn't much in it. It comes down to components, which
one has the most available or the better quality. For me it was the Remington, its just a shame they didn't back it up after launching it.
http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shoo ... creedmoor/

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This was a good read especially for us 6.5 guys if I was to start again I think I might have gone the 6.5x47 route

[Chronos]

For target work out to 600m it's very difficult to make an argument against the 6mm target cartridges. 6BR and its cousins the 6Dasher and 6BRX are still fairly dominant in Benchrest and F class shooting around the world. Remember there tend to be single shot rifles without the need to feed reliably from a magazine. The combination of the the case design and bulet ballistics make it ideal. Low recoil means you can give more attention to other factors that influence your scores.


The longer 6mm cases like 6X47, 6XC and 6mm creedmore and even .243 and .243AI have an advantage in that they will feed better through both bolt guns and semi autos in the a cross the course style matches in the US. Of course the faster you drive a bullet and the more powder you burn the shorter the barrel life

As far as 6.5's go is say tge 6.5X47 Lapua would be the pick for accuracy out to 1000y but you'd have to be at the pinnacle of the sport to tell the difference and a well set up and tuned .260 or even better a .260AI would be quite competitive. The shoulder angle has been aimed at feeding reliability in bolt and semi auto rifles rather than outright accuracy and barrel life.

A note on efficiency, I don't think case designs that are said to be efficient are necessarily that way to save powder, but instead give equal or better performance from the same case volume, usually by running at higher pressures.

Chronos

[halberg]

The longer 6mm cases like 6X47, 6XC and 6mm creedmore and even .243 and .243AI have an advantage in that they will feed better through both bolt guns ands emu autos in the a cross the course style matches in the US.

emu?

[Squiddy]

Do you really need to do your own reloads with a 6.5x55 or can you buy factory ammo with a good bc for long range target shooting? .260 factory ammo seems more expensive and harder to come by in Melbourne?

[sandgroperbill]

Sort of irrelevant to a degree. Anyone that wants to compete seriously will load their own ammo regardless of factory availability as they want the most accurate ammunition possible.

[Gwion]

I'd be very surprised if you found factory ammo that shot well and consistently enough 'in your rifle' for decent scores out past 500yd.

[Blackened]

Do you really need to do your own reloads with a 6.5x55 or can you buy factory ammo with a good bc for long range target shooting? .260 factory ammo seems more expensive and harder to come by in Melbourne?

There is factory ammunition for the 6.5x55 but availability and variety will be limited.

The .260 is be a similar story, though not quite as bad as the 6.5x55 as it is a longer established, more widely used cartridge.

Broadly speaking we have a relatively small number of cartridges that are "common", and we have "the rest".

If you're shooting cartridges like (but not limited to) the 300WM, .308, .270, .243, .223 and a handful of others you can walk into any gun store and they'll likely have half a dozen factory options and plenty of reloading components in stock.

If you're shooting any of "the rest", factory ammo and reloading components won't be kept at the same levels in stores and you would plan to either grab things when you can, or special order as required.

[Gamerancher]

Do you really need to do your own reloads with a 6.5x55 or can you buy factory ammo with a good bc for long range target shooting? .260 factory ammo seems more expensive and harder to come by in Melbourne?

There is factory ammunition for the 6.5x55 but availability and variety will be limited.

The .260 is be a similar story, though not quite as bad as the 6.5x55 as it is a longer established, more widely used cartridge.

Broadly speaking we have a relatively small number of cartridges that are "common", and we have "the rest".

If you're shooting cartridges like (but not limited to) the 300WM, .308, .270, .243, .223 and a handful of others you can walk into any gun store and they'll likely have half a dozen factory options and plenty of reloading components in stock.

If you're shooting any of "the rest", factory ammo and reloading components won't be kept at the same levels in stores and you would plan to either grab things when you can, or special order as required.

I don't want to pick a fight with a moderator but I need to correct this.
The 6.5x55 has been around since 1894 The .260 rem since 1996 Just sayin'

[ozbluei]

I own 2 rifles in .260 remington. I like the .308 case and the fact that I can use .308 mags is the deciding factor for me. Obviously you have to reload either of these cartridges - although you could get away with using factory ammo in a 6.5x55 hunting rifle. Before purchasing, try and source 6.5 creedmore cases because they are supposedly very difficult to find. Cases in .260 are not difficult to find but I have recently just necked up .243 brass which is too easy.
As far as accuracy goes, for me there is no practical difference between .260, 6.5x55, 6.5 creedmore and 6.5x47 - although someone who is a better shooter might notice some slight difference. Love 6.5mm projectiles though. Highly recommend this calibre !

[SendIt]

isnt the 6mmBR the 22long rifle of the centrefire world..... you're just soft

I'd take that as complement, everyone loves a 22lr