Well, cant contribute to this .260 thread, but if you need a heavier hitter, I have a 300wsm that I scoped up with a 3-10 burris and it is a heavier hitter ! Weighs 8 # 14 oz as it currently sits..havent played with it yet cause its just more then i would want to lug..xwr-ss model..you got a lighter rifle out there in a 284 -30 caliber you want to tempt me with via a p.m. ?