kyska Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Factory ammo is 'scarce' I've read. Does anyone know what that really means? Hens teeth or just need to order in advance? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) To me that means buying .260 brass / resizing .243 or .308 brass and reloading. I don't have a wide experience of RFDs general stock but in the list of "common calibres" the .260 doesn't come anywhere as near the top as it does in the list of "useful / desirable calibres". Edited August 5, 2015 by neutron619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 To me that means buying .260 brass / resizing .243 or .308 brass and reloading. I don't have a wide experience of RFDs general stock but in the list of "common calibres" the .260 doesn't come anywhere as near the top as it does in the list of "useful / desirable calibres". It's odd isn't it, other than the scarcity I can't seem to find much wrong with the calibre! Rethink I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Are you not able to reload for it? I don't know of any bad cartridges based on the .308 Win case, so a little persistence might be rewarded with a tack-driving rifle that's just right for UK quarry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Are you not able to reload for it? I don't know of any bad cartridges based on the .308 Win case, so a little persistence might be rewarded with a tack-driving rifle that's just right for UK quarry... Yes, it's part of my thinking, I reloaded a few years back with a .223 WSSM, but only on very transient period. It sounds a fab calibre, I'll just need to get into the PW massive for a masterclass I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) I shoot .260 rem but reload,. great fox round @ 100g I use 129g for every thing up to and inc Fallow. I'm in Sandiacre Edited August 5, 2015 by coldweld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I shoot .260 rem but reload,. great fox round @ 100g I use 129g for every thing up to and inc Fallow. I'm in Sandiacre Can I PM you please? Both reloaders, do you buy .260 brass or reform a .308/.270 etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yes you can. I use .260 brass as I also have a .308 and don't want to mix the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I use lapua brass, I am sure the others do do. Its a nice round, very good long range capabilities. Just make sure you can get all the components for your chosen accurate load. Bullets and powders. ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Can I PM you please? Both reloaders, do you buy .260 brass or reform a .308/.270 etc? Thanks 270 is based on the 30-06 case, which is based on the 30-03 case. Too long bro.243, 7-08, and 358 are common to the 308w case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 270 is based on the 30-06 case, which is based on the 30-03 case. Too long bro. 243, 7-08, and 358 are common to the 308w case. I knew that, brain ****, I'm deciding between the 30-06 and the .260, that's where the err came from! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sorry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Sorry :-) Not at all! Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Phaedra has some for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 What are you planning to shoot ? 30-06 is a bad Beasty, .260 is less likely to give you a flinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 What are you planning to shoot ? 30-06 is a bad Beasty, .260 is less likely to give you a flinch That's the question really, there's a fair bit of difference between the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Nice 260 on SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 What are you planning to shoot ? 30-06 is a bad Beasty, .260 is less likely to give you a flinch It's an odd comment, suggesting that it will prescribe a flinch, that only the people who shoot them are worthy. I shoot .270 and .308 on a regular basis, is the 30-06 going to kill me by recoil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 That's the question really, there's a fair bit of difference between the 2. Both will do what I want, the .260 is just a very attractive option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 The only time I have flinched shooting a 30.06 was with 200 grain Accubond off a bench not in a good position to start with, it made me say a rude word when i fired it. But since then, never, if fact i enjoy shooting it, it makes me smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I really rate the .30-06 there's nothing it won't do and it has a great variety of bullet weights available. If you think it kicks...... Their really a gentle cartridge especially when moderated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I've found the 30-06 a smooth cartridge but any rifle that fits badly will increase felt recoil, as said if your going flinch with a normal CF any will start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerzone Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I shoot a .260, got a local RFD to order me 200 Fereral 140gn. Shot it and some of the brass is on its 11th reload. Also bought 200 Lapua brass (when I done some target shooting) both makes are very good brass. Powder of choise for every bullet weight for me is H4350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Dangerzone what are your primer pockets like ? Getting loose ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I shoot a .260, got a local RFD to order me 200 Fereral 140gn. Shot it and some of the brass is on its 11th reload. Also bought 200 Lapua brass (when I done some target shooting) both makes are very good brass. Powder of choise for every bullet weight for me is H4350.Hmmmm H4350, an all time favourite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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