Thread: re barrel from 243w to 260rem

Thanks for the input guys gives me plenty to go on. Next year its off for a re barrel and a new suppressor.

Or just go 243 or 243 ai if there's such a thing since you might be already set up for it

Yeah decisions, some how feel 260 will be more versatile had the 243 a long time and feel it was a dude barrel from the start.

Originally Posted by 264 magic

a 6.5 has always been 1 in 8,,where did this bullshit start that you need a modern 1 in 8 when its still a 1 in bloody 8

Feeling a bit grumpy today?

My point was a fair one and quite correct. Most factory rifles are fitted with barrels that are too slow for modern projectiles. I didn’t say a thing about a specific twist rate, but you are right that in 6.5 it’s not currently a problem. Have a nice day.

Originally Posted by foxhound

Yeah decisions, some how feel 260 will be more versatile had the 243 a long time and feel it was a dude barrel from the start.

I have a 243 and 308 and had a 260 until recently, they are quite different beasts in my opinion. I would put the 260 closer to the 308 end, even though in diameter it's closer to the 243.

Originally Posted by stevodog

Creedmore fits better in a short action with the long bullets.

@foxhound - this is a good point. Is there anything in particular pointing you towards the 260 (ie already having dies, brass etc)?

If you've only got the action and stock and want to start afresh with a 6.5mm there is a lot to recommend the Creedmoor. The designed is optimised for the long bullets available in 6.5mm by minimising the amount they intrude into the body of the case. It has minimal body taper, 30 degree shoulder and a reasonable length neck - all help to optimise performance within a 2.800 oal. There is a range of excellent brass available now ie Peterson, Lapua, ADG etc that works superbly and also lasts a very long time making it great value long term despite the purchase price.

My experience mirrors others that it is very easy to achieve accurate loads that offer a decent amount of performance with manageable recoil.

With the action you have there is scope to improve it - if you're fitting a premium barrel then why not get the gunsmith to true up the bolt face and lap the lugs in while he has it? You will very likely end up with a great performer that you will enjoy using. You could also look to get a Wyatts or similar magazine box to get approx 3" oal to really seat out those long pointy bullets to maximise capacity. The possibilities are almost endless!

Options are endless alright and if you have a .260 or a Creedmoor you won't need a
.243 or a .308.

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what id recommend is selling it as is and buying what you wanted instead

rebarreling it will cost a grand as long you keep it basic - and is a 6 week at best wait around
do you really want to spend that sort of coin on it when this far its been a dud

fair enough if you want a specific thing and its not offered factory, but otherwise you can buy a whole new rifle for the cost of the barrel

I do hear you Bill but i have changed the trigger and bedded it shortened it and just like it and it will be a project. i have a similar remington in 223 that was second hand and started to shoot crap. Re barrel with a true flight, fitted timney trigger and it shoots fantastic and so repeatable when dialing. The 243 is a bit hit and miss and i weighed up re barrel again to 243 or go bigger like 260.

Originally Posted by foxhound

I do hear you Bill but i have changed the trigger and bedded it shortened it and just like it and it will be a project. i have a similar remington in 223 that was second hand and started to shoot crap. Re barrel with a true flight, fitted timney trigger and it shoots fantastic and so repeatable when dialing. The 243 is a bit hit and miss and i weighed up re barrel again to 243 or go bigger like 260.

I've had a Remmy in 260, was too short in the mag to work well with the 140gr up bullets. Its already been mentioned 6.5CM is a better option with the short actions, which I agree. Bugger all difference between the two, speed wise if you are going to shorten up a 6.5 under 22".

Originally Posted by stevodog

Creedmore fits better in a short action with the long bullets.

Yep go with the 6.5 Creedmore much better designed cartridge than the 260 Rem very efficient and accurate, an old nearly bind friend was one in a Howa it shoots
sub .5MOA with 143 ELD-X projectiles