I do not have nor have I used a 260. That said if I wanted a light rifle for my wife that's probably what I'd get her & load 100 gr bullets.
For myself when looking at ammo availability (even though I load all my own) & talking to local dealers in Natchez, MS area near where I live I went with a 7mm-08. I shoot the 120 gr Nosler BT in it, light recoil with good penetration on the deer I've shot here. I love it for that purpose. To be clear most of my shots are close due to where I hunt. Most of my shots the last few years have been 40- 60 yards with 1 at ~ 20 yards & another ~ 125. One shot kills, through & through penetration on all counts with 120 gr BT at 7mm-08 velocities. The deer in the area I hunt are not that large. If I were purpose hunting bear, hogs, etc. I'd step up to a 140 gr bullet.
The 7mm-08 has worked well for me FWIW. I'm sure the 260 would as well, just haven't tried it.
Last edited by gldprimr; 03/10/12.
