So I'm thinking of a 260 Rem build. Options out there are a Ruger, Zastava and Montana. The Ruger and Zastava will have to be rebarreled and the Montana will come as chambered. The price will be a wash between all of them. So what do you all think?
Not sure why Ruger dropped the 260. I just picked up a righty compact stainless in 260, even though I'm a lefty. It's just too damn cool. Maybe the kids will use it some day, but till then, I will.
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I have also looked into these action for a build. The montana are ok but I think you could do better building one. both the ruger and zastava will need some work. I think it comes down to which one you like. I would go with the zastava just to have a mauser crf action. I did build a 260 rem on a lh 700 and I have ordered a zastava lh m70 6.5x55 for a project gun. good luck and you will like the 260.
My only 260 is in an AR10 style rifle. The Montana Rifle Co short action is more sized for the 7x57 cartridge length, I have my MRC action built into a 6.5x284 which it fits perfectly.
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Originally posted by ghostrider272: So I'm thinking of a 260 Rem build. Options out there are a Ruger, Zastava and Montana. The Ruger and Zastava will have to be rebarreled and the Montana will come as chambered. The price will be a wash between all of them. So what do you all think?
why not just order the LH Zastava 6.5 Swede? And try it
I have a LH MRC SS 6.5 X 284 the MRC is quite heavy. I think I would buy a SA Ruger from CDNN and rebarel it if you want a SA LH 260. CDNN has a SA LH Hawkeye in 22-250 for $549 in this months cat.
Originally posted by ghostrider272: So I'm thinking of a 260 Rem build. Options out there are a Ruger, Zastava and Montana. The Ruger and Zastava will have to be rebarreled and the Montana will come as chambered. The price will be a wash between all of them. So what do you all think?
Order the Tikka T3 Hunter from Alex at EuroOptic. I have one on order and it is scheduled to arrive in August. You can see a photo on their website.
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