Yeah, but a 308 is just not as much fun for me to shoot as a 260. A 260 shoots a 100 grain bullet about 3150, for maybe 10-12" of drop at 400 from a 200yd zero, with about 12 ft-lb of recoil. A 308 shoots a 150 grain bullet 2900 fps for 15" of drop with maybe 16 ft-lb of recoil. (All values from memory; someone with more time on their hands can look them up and clarify where I am undoubtedly off.) The 308 is in the 30-06 class for recoil, the 260 is more like a 257 Roberts. I much prefer the latter. No doubt 308 ammunition is more available and affordable. But I didn't think those were design criteria.
Oh, and I take back what I said about 7.5#. I forgot your A5/heavy barrel plan.
Last edited by utah708; 09/27/07.
