I've been a 260 Rem fan since it was introduced. For a dozen years I used one for deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs. But if I were starting over.....the 1 in 8 twist, cartridge designed for low drag bullets, and excellent factory ammo for the Creedmoor would win me over. I've rebarreled a .260 (see the part about prairie dogs), and if it ever needs another barrel I'll go Creedmoor.....but that probably won't happen as I now own a dedicated varmint rifle. .260 is reserved for deer and coyotes now.