This is the one that started it all with the obsession. I bought this back from my uncle. I sold it to him so I could buy my 700 DM that wouldn't feed, go figure. He has stage 4 cancer and has for almost 3 years. Definitely a miracle. Any how, he doesn't want to burden his 2 girls so he is selling some things. He also gave me his brother's Glenfield 60 with the squirrels on the stock (he died 35 years ago). This will go with the 2 marlin 60s that were my cousins that I grew up with. They both died young, 21 and 26. I dread the day I get the call but if my uncle decides to give up tomorrow I will understand. He is not hunting this year because of his health.

Thinking I may hunt this thing this weekend.

By all means, hunt that beast! I think nothing would make him happier than for you to send him a picture of a deer you took with it this weekend especially since he can't get out.

Hunt it and post up some pics.

Good on you. Thoughts with your uncle..

Going to throw the Zeiss Terra on it. Hitting the range tomorrow morning. Should be brisk at 8 am. Suppose I should load up some rounds.

I killed at least 8 deer in 2 years with this rifle before I sold it to him. I believe he killed 4 with it. Maybe it has something going for it...

Forgot that my wife also used this 260to kill a doe and a nice 10pt buck.

The zeiss is mounted. We are ready for the range. Still have some of the reloads from when I had it.

Someone asked about the soul of a rifle......here it is.....

Got it on paper and sent a generic 120gr core-lokt load that shoots in all 5 of my 260s. 45gr H4350 Fed 210 sparkler and RP 260 brass.

2 3 shot groups between 3/4 and 1/2 inch. Trigger is still heavy but that will have to wait for a remedy, not enough time.

^^^^ beat me to it!

Good on you!!

My pair of Ruger 260s, are sure a pair of my favorite rifles..

I'd say take it out hunting every chance you can, and tell him all about it. He would probably like to hear all about it. Best of luck to you and your uncle.

Amen to this.

I will update this story tonight in the deer hunting section. Happy endings and all that.