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There's no LOGICAL reason to buy the .260 - but nutz to that!
I've owned/used a great .270 since the late 60's and not only did I buy a .260, but I got it a 6.5 CM to keep it company!
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Tominboise: I did!
And I have been VERY happy with my 260 Remington (Remington 700 VLS with 26" heavy barrel) ever since.
It is a splendid Deer, Antelope and Coyote cartridge, I have found out!
I owned at the time I bought my 260 Remington ALL of the calibers you mentioned above (and at least a dozen more!) except for the 45/70!
Again I am extremely happy with my 260 and the performance of that cartridge.
Best of luck to you if you decide to try one.
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Shot many calibers. Owned many. Can say that when I had my 6.5-08 built the year before Rem launched the 260 It was everything I expected. Enjoyable. Accurate. Deadly.
Overlap yes. Need no. Fun absolutely. No regrets. They all work.
So if you Want one yes.
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I have all three but no 260. Guess I better save up some coin. The only 6.5 I'd like better than a 260'would be the 6.5-06. But I have not had a 6.5 since I sold my 264 back in the 70's. But I still have a 6.5 mold.
I prefer classic.
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I wouldn't go out of my way to buy a .260 if I had any of the OPs calibers, but if I found a rifle I liked and at a good price, I wouldn't skip it over just because it was chambered to .260.
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Yes, and you need to buy the Model 7 I have in it 
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Yes, while I didn't go with the 260 I did get a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55 when I had a 257 Roberts, 3-Sako 308 WCF (2-L579 and 1- AII Hunter)and a BSA 7x64mm in the safe.
I'm not sure if that makes me a rifle looney or not?
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I have a lot of overlap in my rifle battery, between the 250 Sav, 25-06, 270 Win, 7/08, 7RM and 308 Win (not to mention 30-06 and 45/70). Would you buy a 260 Rem if you got a good deal on it? Hard to justify anymore then about one of the rifles I already own.
Probably a stupid question since I already know the answer. Absolutely, How are you stocked for 6.5 bullets ? Gives you a chance to lose that .270 that taints your battery ;-)
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It would depend on the deal.If it was cheap enough I would. Otherwise NO. I have a featherweight 6.5x55 same as 260 and I have since gravitated to the 7mm08 even though I have a 270, 308 etc.. The 7mm08 is an absolute drill, doesn't recoil much, is easy to load for and it shoots somewhat flatter than the 6.5x55. 7mmo8 gets 2850 with 140s, 6.5 gets 2650 with 140s.(Maximum accurate load in each). Good luck in whatever you do.
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I did. I have a 270 CZ - love it but went synthetic - stainless Abolt in 260- the all weather excuse worked!!! After changing out the factory stock to a B and C it has become my favorite and what I reach for most often.
Makes a bit less sense if you already own a 708 though.
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I've hunted with to many cartridges to list, but I bought a Model 7 when they came out with the 260 and it has turned into my favorite whitetail round. Mild recoiling but hard hitting.
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That is a stupid fing Question....
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