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Originally Posted by Classic
TonyY- GA Precision is where I am going to have the smith work done. I emailed him about it yesterday and he recommended building a .260 for a LR round.
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Classic - GA Precision is giving you good advice (and it isn't costing extra). Consider the source; this is one time free advice is worth something. In the long run (range) you'll be much happier with the .260. With the right barrel and powder it has less recoil, less barrel erosion (believe it or not), and better accuracy. BC (ballistic coefficient) is the key to long range accuracy. The .308 can't use the best .30 cal bullets; not enough powder capacity. A 1:12 barrel may not (168s yes, 175/180 maybe, 200+ definitely not) maximize the potential of the high BC bullets either. If you haven't already bought the barrel, you can still ponder the variables (change your mind).
Gene - Forgot about the 6.5-06, course I've been trying to stick with SAs. (I respect, but am not personally interested in acquiring a 6.5-.284 so that doesn't count.) How does the idea of a 6.5 WSM grab you? My buddy has a custom reamer and built one with a Lilja barrel JFTFOI. He's happy with the performance but seems to prefer the 7mm WSM for serious shooting. Something about Sierra's 175 MK he can't pass up.
Peregrino