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Scored with the .260 #209620 12/14/2020 1:22 PM
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From the rust bucket action to a pretty good shooter the .260 has been fun. Killed this buck Saturday at 216 yards. Used a 140 partition. The gun shoots under 1/2". Pleased with the load and gun.







I will pull it back down to finish fixing the finish from the rust.

And the proof is in the pudding.

Last edited by reflex264; 12/14/2020 1:31 PM.

"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"

I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: reflex264] #209623 12/14/2020 3:31 PM
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It has been fun to follow your restoration of the "rust bucket" to the final result on a beautiful buck. Great project.

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Seminole Wind] #209624 12/14/2020 3:41 PM
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Excellent work!


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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Ernie] #209625 12/14/2020 4:36 PM
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Turned out to be a good project test. Congrats on the nice buck. I run 129 Hornadys and H4350 in my .260 MGM 12".


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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Russell] #209626 12/14/2020 4:48 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: jwp475] #209627 12/14/2020 6:41 PM
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Congrats! Nice buck with your 260.

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Mark Hampton] #209628 12/14/2020 7:34 PM
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Thanks fellers! I can't resist rejuvenating neglected guns.
Very satisfying when you get to use them.


"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"

I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: reflex264] #209629 12/14/2020 11:28 PM
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Well done all the way!


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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: reflex264] #209631 12/15/2020 12:23 AM
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Nice work on the gun and the buck! Congrats! What kind of velocity are you getting with that 140 grain PT?

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Mech 8] #209632 12/15/2020 12:43 AM
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nicely done on both the gun and the buck!


still Dave Thomas, just an alias so the gov't dont find me
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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: gunslingerdad] #209638 12/15/2020 1:18 AM
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Congrats Sir

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: gunslingerdad] #209639 12/15/2020 1:19 AM
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That was a long story with a very happy ending. Congratulations on bringing that frame back to life and on an outstanding buck!

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Mech 8] #209655 12/15/2020 1:09 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Mech 8
Nice work on the gun and the buck! Congrats! What kind of velocity are you getting with that 140 grain PT?


Just over 2400fps. I can go hotter but that works out to 1000ftlbs at 350 yards which is farther than I can shoot in the current hunting spot. This load is so accurate I can make precision shots as far as I can shoot. Dropping to 125gr Partitions lets me go to right at 2700fps if needed. This barrel is a 1:8 so the 140s are a perfect match.


"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"

I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: gunslingerdad] #209670 12/15/2020 9:57 PM
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Beautiful shot. It just doesn?t get any better than that! Heck of a poke with the handgun.

Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: reflex264] #209694 12/16/2020 9:17 PM
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Well done all round!
I love that cartridge.


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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: gunslingerdad] #209717 12/18/2020 12:08 AM
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Outstanding. Nice shooting iron.

Mike


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Re: Scored with the .260 [Re: Hawkeye] #209733 12/19/2020 4:43 PM
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Fantastic job on bringing that frame back from the brink of a write-off, and on putting it to good use!


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