Author Topic: opinon on cal. choices (Read 474 times)

jww2 · « **on:** February 22, 2005, 01:05:48 PM »

gettting new barrel for the encore for deer hunting. 130-140gr bullets considering either the 260 or 7-08 what are your thoughts

Will_C · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2005, 01:27:46 PM »

You'll hear much praise for the 7mm-08 on this forum, and I'll praise it as well. I really don't think there is much difference between the 7 and the .260 when it comes to practical performance on whitetails. I'd pick whatever floats your boat!
Will

Ranger413 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2005, 01:13:25 AM »

I like my .308 Win. with Hornady 130gr. SP bullets. They also make the SSP (Single Shot Pistol) bullet in the same weight. On deer sized game this is about the perfect set-up IMHO. If I hadn't grown up on the 308 and know what I know now about the 7-08 the it would most likely be my pick.

Ranger413

james · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2005, 02:54:28 AM »

I have a custom 24" heavy barrel in 7-08 but it is a little heavy and a 6.5 X 55 sporter weight that stays on the frame most of the time. The .260 and 6.5 X 55 are about the same in ballistics. I reload so the better availability of factory ammo for the .260 didn't concern me. I load 95 gr. ballistic tips for varmints and 120 and 140 gr. hornadys for deer. The lack of recoil in the 26 caliber is why I like it so much. If I was going out West hunting for mulies or larger game I would use the 7-08 but for white-tails, coyotes, and ground hogs I like the 26 caliber. The majority of my shooting is at paper targets so the .26 is the best hands down.
good luck
james

jww2 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2005, 07:32:15 AM »

Thanks for the replies. I guess I was just trying to get someone to agree with me anyway. After talking with Fred at Bullberry's again I went ahead and went with the 260. Looks like it might be the choice for me!

thanks again