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I'm asking this for a buddy - he'd appreciate your comments.
He likes the Tikka T3 Camo-Stainless. In that rifle both the 6.5 Swede and the 260 Remington are offered. I have not owned either cartridge and so I can only tell him about theoretical differences. I know some of you can probably do much better than that. Thanks,
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I would go with the swede, because tikka is a long action so I always go with the larger case, that and I think there is prolly better brass for the swede out there.
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A lot would depend on whether or not your friend handloads, what ammo availability is like if he doesn't, and what kind of game he will be hunting.
The T3 in 6.5 swede has an 8" twist barrel and will handle heavier (140gr-160gr) bullets better. Most .260's are twisted 9". I don't know how Tikka twists their .260s. If they are 8" then same/same as far as the two cartridges are concerned.
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The Swede has a bit more powder capacity than the 260. It also has Lapua brass available at a reasonable (for Lapua) price.
And it's cooler.
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It would be wonderful if Beretta imported camo stainless T-3 in 6.5X55 or 260 rem.
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I got out my Norma REloading Manual to get the European perspective comparing the two cartridges: Norma says the 6.5X55 has a slightly larger case but the .260 Rem is loaded to higher pressure -- so it is a wash. The .260 does fit nicely in a short action.
I have both, as I expect most 6.5mm devotees will.
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Here's a twist. Buy the Tikka you want in 7mm-08 or 308 and have it rebarreled to 6.5x47 Lapua. You'll have more room to seat the long bullets out there and you'll burn less powder yet get eaual or near equal ballistics due the higher operating pressure of the small rifle primed case. The 6.5x47 fits and works beautifully in a 308 chassis.
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swede all the way...way too many inaccurate .260's out there!  what is the rate of twist in each rifle!!
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Though I have a 260 on a short action myself, I would go with the Swede in a Tikka since they are all long actions.
I think there is a better variety of brass and factory ammo availability for the Swede where I live.
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A lot would depend on whether or not your friend handloads, what ammo availability is like if he doesn't, and what kind of game he will be hunting...
+1. If he handloads, I'd say go with the Swede. If not, then the 260 Rem might be a better choice. However, it isn't all that hard to get 6.5x55 ammo-- it's just that some may think it a little underpowered, and you can for sure do better with handloads. Both are great rounds. Good shooting!
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A lot would depend on whether or not your friend handloads, what ammo availability is like if he doesn't, and what kind of game he will be hunting.
The T3 in 6.5 swede has an 8" twist barrel and will handle heavier (140gr-160gr) bullets better. Most .260's are twisted 9". I don't know how Tikka twists their .260s. If they are 8" then same/same as far as the two cartridges are concerned. According to the Tikka web site, both chamberings use a 1 in 8" twist. I've used both and find them pretty much equal.
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it your friend just has to have a tikka, imo the swede is the obvious choice. and i hope he is a reloader. or he could get one in 7/08, which will do everything with just slightly more recoil.
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However, it isn't all that hard to get 6.5x55 ammo-- it's just that some may think it a little underpowered Then you buy Norma to hunt with.
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I'm a confirmed 260 slut, but I gotta agree with Cumminscowboy. Being the T3 is a long action thats plugged to work with SA calibers, I'd go 6.5 Swede. In modern rifles, with modern data, its pretty much a 260+P I'd take a 140 grain 6.5 Partition up against anything on this continent that doesn't bite back
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Go with the 6.5X55. I wish we could the Tikka in 6.5 and 9.3X62 here in the States.
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As someone else said, isn't this all a moot point, considering Tikka does not offer the T-3 in North America chambered in the 260 or 6.5x55?
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A lot would depend on whether or not your friend handloads, what ammo availability is like if he doesn't, and what kind of game he will be hunting.
The T3 in 6.5 swede has an 8" twist barrel and will handle heavier (140gr-160gr) bullets better. Most .260's are twisted 9". I don't know how Tikka twists their .260s. If they are 8" then same/same as far as the two cartridges are concerned. According to the Tikka web site, both chamberings use a 1 in 8" twist. I've used both and find them pretty much equal. Jeez dj. The answer used to be simple. But with identical twisteses, what do we do now?  Wish all decisions were so "hard."  -
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As someone else said, isn't this all a moot point, considering Tikka does not offer the T-3 in North America chambered in the 260 or 6.5x55? The Tika T3 Lite in 6.5X55 can be had up here in Canada and that's were the OP is from.. IIRC the .260 T3 was also offered about a year ago when I was looking for one for a friend but I can't find any now..
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As someone else said, isn't this all a moot point, considering Tikka does not offer the T-3 in North America chambered in the 260 or 6.5x55? The Tika T3 Lite in 6.5X55 can be had up here in Canada and that's were the OP is from.. IIRC the .260 T3 was also offered about a year ago when I was looking for one for a friend but I can't find any now.. Gotcha. I didn't realize you could get them in Canada. Bill
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