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Originally Posted by RickyD
Lapua brass is only available in the Swede.


Rumor mill has Lapua coming in 260.....

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You can get Ruger #1's in the Swede...


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Originally Posted by SU35
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we ALL know a 270 is equal a 6.5/06 or near a 264 in like bbls.....and simpler! OH and factory ammo.


Speak for yourself after revisiting the 270 recently it left me wanting and wanting another 6.5.


Just need to find the right 270 I think...

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Why complicate matters...the Swede!


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Aalf, interesting, talked at length to a chap who works closely/for Graf's and shoots competition - can't recall his name right offhand, but in 07 we talked ALOT about the then new 47. In O9, saw him ago at SHOT in the Lapua booth and he advised that Lapua 'Was NOT.....NOT, going to make the 260, OR any 6mm/6.5x47 brass - a popular wildcat.

Lost dollars talks, perhaps they realize the 47 did not completely steal the show, as over on snipershide, there are a MANY 260 shooters, and some 47, and as many Creedmoor as 47 - SO, maybe Lapua has seen the light.

Have to say I am VERY impressed w/my out the box Nosler (mfg by Norma) brass at this juncture. Other than price wink

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Originally Posted by SU35
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we ALL know a 270 is equal a 6.5/06 or near a 264 in like bbls.....and simpler! OH and factory ammo.


Speak for yourself after revisiting the 270 recently it left me wanting and wanting another 6.5.


I haven't bailed on the 6.5, quite the contrary, MUCH rather my 260, 6.5x55 or even a 7/08, just My preference.

That said, for a non handloader and someone who shoots little but hunts, Jack O's round is still getting it done, as most do when used right.

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Expect 260 brass with Lapua stamp soon.

I'm still rebarreling my TRG-S for 6.5x55. Within the confines of a 338LM size action & magazine, COAL is a moot point smile OTOH barrel life is not, which is why I'm not going back to 6.5x284...

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I own both a 260 [model 7 with 18.5" barrel] and a ruger 77 MKII in the Swede.

If you like short light guns that handle like pointing your finger, get the 260. If you like longer guns with 22"+ barrels get the swede. What one will do the other will too.

But, the 2011 Savage catalog list at least 4 different 260rem guns coming out including the LRH and a 5.5 pound lightweight hunter with a 20" barrel. If you like the Savage rifles [they look very nice and shoot like crazy] then I'd say the 260 is your choice.


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I'd like to see 6.5x47 Lapua quality brass in the 6.5 Creedmoor. Guessing that would set hairs afire.



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Hey Guys: It's JWALL, are you sitting down? Had your nitro pill yet?

I'm ACTUALLY considering a 260/6.5 SWEDE. Can you believ dat?

The thread "Recoil Induced Concussion..." brot me to this point and if Dr. Ken will send me a prescription for Concussion Protection, aka light recoiling rifle, I can sell it to my wife.

I've only just begun my investigation. I know the pros/cons of 260 - 6.5 (I've already read everything on the FIRE about them). IF I could find the RIGHT rifle a 260 would be fine. However I've ALREADY found a TIKKA T3 LITE SS in 6.5. (I LUV my 270 in same) Price -$600. If I tell you where I'd have to shoot ya. GRIN

JUST got off Midway site, 6.5 brass is available in ww,lapua,norma,nosler, & (rem.not for me).

REMEMBER the decision has NOT been made yet, BUT I am seriously considering it.

WHAT RIFLE IN 260? Rem m 7 is not for me. The Ruger compact only has 16" bll, also not for me. I'd prefer SS but MUST be light and want 22" bll.

ALSO for consideration, my FIRST handload for 270 was 130 gr.bullet, 49 grs 4064 = 2900fps. Lower m blast, light recoil,plenty accurate. So I could LOAD DOWN my Tikka T3 Lite SS 270 and accomplish same.

HOWEVER I wouldn't get a NEW RIFLE in a NEW CALIBER (don't tell wife!!)

I AM SERIOUS tho about 260/6.5, looking for sugestions.

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270/55 Swede, I hear good things about the 270/08 so a Swede case necked up to 277 can only be better. YMMV


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I suggest you buy mine, I have one too many. Check it on the classifieds.


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Just to add fuel to the fire, Lapua has added .260 Rem brass to their line of excellent products. http://www.lapua.com/en/products/new-products/1


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shootem: I've been thru 25 pages on classifieds. Found 1- 6.5
but wasn't your handle. Is yours a 260 or 6.5. Can you tell me what page your gun is on.

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https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._CZ_American_6_5x55_funky_st#Post4788250

That took 17 seconds. Click on users name and then go to View Posts


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Steelhead: THANKS, this is my first time to even look at the classifieds.

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Originally Posted by Steelhead
270/55 Swede, I hear good things about the 270/08 so a Swede case necked up to 277 can only be better. YMMV

Hmmm...a 6.8x55 American Mauser. Just might save the world.


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shootem's 6.5x55 is a sweet looking rifle - if I didn't have it's twin in .260 Rem. I would have this one!


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Sell yours, please. ;>)


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No, I've got too much invested in brass and dies and the rifle itself at this point.


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