I wanna build a 1k yard rifle

[recurve60#]

I'm thinking 260 Rem.
I bought a Mod 7 Rem in the late 90's and love it.
I'd like to do this with a rifle that's still practical to hunt with. 22 to 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.
I've been looking recently and all see is Savage rifles. Is anyone else still making a 260?
And no,no creedmore, I'm not looking for that.

 

[MUP]

Good luck buddy! When you get it going we'll have to meet out at Dead Zero to test it out!

 

[Remi]

The 260 is a dandy. Tikka made the ctr in 20" and 24" in the 260 rem for awhile but I think they dried up. They have a lot of mag room that would come in handy with a 260 rem. I'd say if you're looking to buy new you're stuck with a Savage.


Ruger made a special run in the American in .260 Rem but they're tough to find.

 

[Travis G.]

I'm thinking 260 Rem.
I bought a Mod 7 Rem in the late 90's and love it.
I'd like to do this with a rifle that's still practical to hunt with. 22 to 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.
I've been looking recently and all see is Savage rifles. Is anyone else still making a 260?
And no,no creedmore, I'm not looking for that.

If your just shooting targets 260 would work but if you want to kill a big game animal at that distance would want more. It really all depends if you're going to reload or not.

 

[Tenntrapper]

I know that you said "build", but here is a factory rifle that meets your criteria. 260, 8 twist, 24" barrel.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+remington+24+4+1+synthetic+black+stock+black

 

[Remi]

Also, pretty much any cartridge will get you to 1k but having a reliable and repeatable scope is where a lot fall short.

 

[knightrider]

I'm thinking 260 Rem.
I bought a Mod 7 Rem in the late 90's and love it.
I'd like to do this with a rifle that's still practical to hunt with. 22 to 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.
I've been looking recently and all see is Savage rifles. Is anyone else still making a 260?
And no,no creedmore, I'm not looking for that.

A few different options on gunbroker in 260 but you gonna pay for em

 

[recurve60#]

A few different options on gunbroker in 260 but you gonna pay for em

True. Been watching there too.

 

[jlanecr500]

I'd build a 24" or 26" 7mm PRC.

 

[Jcalder]

If your just shooting targets 260 would work but if you want to kill a big game animal at that distance would want more. It really all depends if you're going to reload or not.

What would you want more of?

 

[TN Song Dog]

Every time I look at building a rifle, I am confronted with the super nice factory offerings that are near custom quality, these days. About half the price, also. I'll probably try a Bergara Premiere or B-14 series next time I'm in the buying mood.

 

[backyardtndeer]

If you are not opposed to building on an AR platform, you could build around a lilja barrel https://riflebarrels.com/shop/drop-in-barrels/ar/ar10/260/260-ar10740/ https://riflebarrels.com/shop/drop-in-barrels/ar/ar10/260/260-ar1024-fluted/ or Wilson https://wilsoncombat.com/barrel-260...unter-20-fluted-stainless-glass-bead-1-8.html.

I had considered building one probably 5 years ago, almost pulled the trigger on a barrel but went with 6.5 cm instead.

 

[Travis G.]

What would you want more of?

More energy larger hole etc. just saying I wouldn't use it for an elk at 1000 yards. I'm sure some might try it but I wouldn't. Would be a great caliber for smaller game or paper punching. Or deer but would probably be fine at 6-700 yards. Would also consider ammo availability if you're not going to reload.

 

[Jcalder]

More energy larger hole etc. just saying I wouldn't use it for an elk at 1000 yards. I'm sure some might try it but I wouldn't. Would be a great caliber for smaller game or paper punching. Or deer but would probably be fine at 6-700 yards. Would also consider ammo availability if you're not going to reload.

How much energy do you need, and how does that equate to killing animals? I won't argue on hole size.

 

[Remi]

I'm thinking 260 Rem.
I bought a Mod 7 Rem in the late 90's and love it.
I'd like to do this with a rifle that's still practical to hunt with. 22 to 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.
I've been looking recently and all see is Savage rifles. Is anyone else still making a 260?
And no,no creedmore, I'm not looking for that.

Are you going to shoot animals at 1000yds or targets at 1000yds, or both?

 

[MUP]

He surely would need a heavy magnum caliber to hold terminal velocity at 1000 I Believe. Maybe a special performing bullet that performed at around the 1200 fps mark? Iirc my .300 WinMag only held around 1300 or so at that distance?

 

[Jcalder]

He surely would need a heavy magnum caliber to hold terminal velocity at 1000 I Believe. Maybe a special performing bullet that performed at around the 1200 fps mark? Iirc my .300 WinMag only held around 1300 or so at that distance?

1800fps is kinda the standard. And it doesn't take a magnum to do it, just a high bc and decent speed. The prc would be a good place to start. I wouldn't turn my nose at a 6cm either with a 115 dtac, or even the 108 offerings. It all boils down to what the OP plans to do with, and how much punishment is he willing to endure while doing it.

 

[19_A_CPT]

6.8 Western do the deed?

 

[Travis G.]

How much energy do you need, and how does that equate to killing animals? I won't argue on hole size.

Enough velocity for that specific bullet to cause proper expansion and enough energy to create exit wound traveling through bone flesh etc. too many variables to say

 

[Travis G.]

But agree you don't need a magnum to make it happen. Prc family would be nice with high bc bullet.

 

[recurve60#]

Are you going to shoot animals at 1000yds or targets at 1000yds, or both?

I don't plan on shooting at game over 400 yards away. 350 I've done a few times. Would like to hit targets at 1k and still have a handy rifle though.
I have found some interesting info in researching though.

 

[MUP]

That sounds like the ticket right there!

 

[Remi]

I don't plan on shooting at game over 400 yards away. 350 I've done a few times. Would like to hit targets at 1k and still have a handy rifle though.
I have found some interesting info in researching though.View attachment 228512

My limit on critters is 400ish.


I am a 6 and 6.5 fan for sure. I have 243 win, 6cm, 6.5 Grendel, 260 rem and 6.5cm.


Here is a new addition to gunbroker: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1050830995


I have a similar 24" adl in .243 win that I bedded into a Ti stock that I've taken out to 1k and it doubles as a dandy hunting rifle. I'm not a big 24" barrel fan on hunting rifles but those are thin enough profiled you're not carrying a 12lb rifle through the woods.

 

[fairchaser]

After you decide the caliber, the next thing to decide is the bullet and then the barrel twist, contour and length. The chamber must handle that bullet with the correct freebore and neck dimensions. In some cases you can buy a precut barrel ready to go. The action and stock follow up.after that. Best of luck!

 

[cm1021]

If you're really wanting to build vs buy, start with a good action, find a known prefit, and drop it in a good stock and you're ready to roll.

I've built bith savage and 700 platforms and both would shoot. It all depends on how much you like to tinker, want aftermarket accessories, and then money.

The easy button and cheaper is a savage action with a nice prefit, I've ran criterion and been very happy.

If you're wanting the 700 platform which I've gone to, look at zermatt for an action or the nucleus. I've got 2 TL3 actions and 3 origins. You can have a shouldered prefit delivered to your door.

That's just my .02. Worth less than what you paid for it.

 

[Yota]

I'm thinking 260 Rem.
I bought a Mod 7 Rem in the late 90's and love it.
I'd like to do this with a rifle that's still practical to hunt with. 22 to 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.
I've been looking recently and all see is Savage rifles. Is anyone else still making a 260?
And no,no creedmore, I'm not looking for that.

You will only see the diff bw 260 and 6.5 cr at transonic distances and if too reload and can lengthen the COAL. Ammo availability is vastly diff.

I'm not a 6.5 homer just saying do your homework. There's a 6.5 bergara in the classifieds here that will shoot steel at 1k all day long. As others are saying, if you want to kill big stuff at 1000, 300 prc or win mag would be my choice.

Tikka CTR in a 260 is the answer you seek for an off the shelf 260. You can upgrade the stock or barrel later if you wish. Eurooptic stocks them and ships fast. I would do that and a Leupold Mk 5 3-18 w a tmr and start shooting. See if Prime Ammo has any 260 in stock. It is super reliable MV and I like their customer service.

 

[Hammer]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026375876?pid=456578
Done

 

[recurve60#]

Great information here. Thanks fellas!
I need all the input I can get.

 

[backyardtndeer]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026375876?pid=456578
Done

Aero precision makes very great products for what they cost, they own Stag and ballistic advantage too. You can buy directly from them, usually can get promos or coupon codes when you leave a review that make their price cheaper than online retailers.

 

[mr.big]

You can build a full on custom a piece at a time and not have to spend a bunch all at once and when you get done you'll have whatever you want ,