Oh, that's a good one too!
Personally I kinda like the 6.5x55, partly because Lapua and Norma will NEVER quit making really good brass....
Lapua and Norma both make brass for the 260 these days, and its never in stock. Impressive for a "dead cartridge" I think what keeps the 260 alive these days is match shooters, and Internet Snipers.
My take on the 260 has never been a secret. Its a lot more flexible than a 243 and does varmints just as well. It kills the hell out of Mule Deer sized critters on down way better than you would think it would. It can kill Elk pretty well too, but I like 30 calibers and bigger for that chore, same with bears. Its just a preference thing...
I doubt you'd ever meet an animal that would know the difference between the two rounds. But the 260 is better
