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Damn! I don't remember any "F" that I ever scored looking that good!! Pretty fancy shootin Tex. By the way, is that a new shade of hat ?
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
Just did a board-wide search for "260" ...
Woefully few threads with a "260" in the title. Hope this doesn't mean we're wasting our time. |
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Just did a board-wide search for "260" ... Woefully few threads with a "260" in the title. Hope this doesn't mean we're wasting our time. View Quote My guess is the guys actually pulling triggers and not posting will be your customers. Right now I am trying to spec out my next accuracy gun. It will be 260 or 6.5 Creedmore and to be honest either would do for me. |
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Well, Clarice, have the lambs stopped screaming
MO, USA
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260 is a phenominal caliber. Keep up the good work Sir!
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Major Captain of Seaborne Party Operations for the North Atlantic Ocean
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Very nice! This is the reason I went with a tOBR. Can't wait to be able to try one out.
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Woot!!!!!!!!!!!
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6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel Pretty please.
Ill take 260 Rem if no other option is available. Awesome job and I look forward to it and other options available soon! |
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I don't think you are wasting your time at all. It's a phenomenal round that will extend the capabilities of the tOBR rifle. There is a reason the highly accurate, low recoil, and flat shooting round is so popular with top shooters. I know personally I wouldn't buy a 20" sparrel for my 16"er because the slight muzzle velocity increase isn't worth the cost to me... going to a 260 though would cause me to open my wallet without a second thought. |
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Wow, very nicely done.
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"Skeletons aint got nowhere to stick their money, nobody makes britches that size" M. Cooley
"We can be friends or I can kick your ass, you decide" R. Connor |
I'd be more than willing to beta test one ,waiting on a 338 federal for the piggy's but would defiantly be in for one or two of these,the only question is do I order a sparrel or another tobr.they do say 3 is a charm so likely have to get another tobr.guess it is time to knock down some ot and get ready to order one up.are you only going to offer them as sparrels?or will you be able to order a 260 tobr?
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O'er the land of the free & the home of the brave!
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Very nice!
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"...One Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
“War, like most other things, is a science to be acquired and perfected by diligence, by perseverance, by time, and by practice.” Alexa |
Speaking of 260. Hows that wood stocked Siete coming?
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Major Captain of Seaborne Party Operations for the North Atlantic Ocean
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Nice shooting
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I'm currently shooting .260 in PRS stuff here in Texas.
Today I used my PredatAR 7.62 in the monthly match. It was a hoot!! Hey Mark: what powder/charge/load you running through that tOBR? |
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120 grain Barnes TSX would be a fine hunting round with that rifle.
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Originally Posted By MrNevada:
I'm currently shooting .260 in PRS stuff here in Texas. Today I used my PredatAR 7.62 in the monthly match. It was a hoot!! Hey Mark: what powder/charge/load you running through that tOBR? View Quote It's some stuff an ammo maker whipped up and sent my way ... I can see it's Lapua brass and that it has a real sharp bullet in it that he said was a 139 gr. Scenar ... Other than that I got nuttin'. I am glad to know there's something out there that doesn't spit primers out almost as often as bullets. |
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
If you need any testing done, you know where to find me! Would love to try a bunch of different calibers!
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
Originally Posted By icecold1:
I'd be more than willing to beta test one ,waiting on a 338 federal for the piggy's but would defiantly be in for one or two of these,the only question is do I order a sparrel or another tobr.they do say 3 is a charm so likely have to get another tobr.guess it is time to knock down some ot and get ready to order one up.are you only going to offer them as sparrels?or will you be able to order a 260 tobr? pete View Quote Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML |
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
What optic on your tAR ? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By MrNevada:
I'm currently shooting .260 in PRS stuff here in Texas. Today I used my PredatAR 7.62 in the monthly match. It was a hoot!! Hey Mark: what powder/charge/load you running through that tOBR? What optic on your tAR ? I'm currently using the Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x42 FFP Mil/Mil in a LaRue mount that I used my last overseas work trip. I need more optic to TRULY get what this gun can deliver, but I like the lightweight maneuverability of this gun so much.... ETA: 10x on top was only a challenge with the 1100 yard target and the itty bitty target for the KYL stage. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By icecold1:
I'd be more than willing to beta test one ,waiting on a 338 federal for the piggy's but would defiantly be in for one or two of these,the only question is do I order a sparrel or another tobr.they do say 3 is a charm so likely have to get another tobr.guess it is time to knock down some ot and get ready to order one up.are you only going to offer them as sparrels?or will you be able to order a 260 tobr? pete Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML As I currently shoot .260 in PRS stuff, if a 20" .260 with rifle gas became available.. I would gladly seek forgiveness from the wife (rather than the permission beforehand)..... But, you've met her and she's a pretty chill little lady (I definitely married up).... |
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Nice. I like 260 a whole lot more than 308. This pleases me.
ETA curious about velocity. out of the 18" or 20" I push 2900 FPS out of my 26" bolt gun, but a 20" 260 will still smoke a 308 |
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Proud Member Team Ranstad |
looking good LT
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Member of the Fantastic Bastards LOTD H1: basically the guy is a poor man's Dan Bilzerian |
Originally Posted by Larue Tactical I am glad to know there's something out there that doesn't spit primers out almost as often as bullets View Quote I like the idea of the 20" barrel. A 22" might be a nice option as well. Thanks for this update! |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical: Yes, yes, yes, always working here ... latest efforts regarding 260 Remington ... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/image1_zps85130e0e.jpg A = freshly assembled (yes, always scope and all) 1st shot was the low left, 2-5 are together. B = Freshly assembled 1 shot only C = 5-shot group after "B" D = freshly assembled (yes, always scope and all) 1st shot was the upper right, 2-5 are the rest. E = Disassembled then reassembled (yes, as always scope and all), for each, as in all three of the 3 shots. F = 3 shot group before or after "E" (forgot which) D, E, and F were shot before A,B, and C - note my regular shooter put the target for D, E, and F in upside down. I'm gonna beat him with a switch tomorrow morning. Shot this barrel in that 7.62 rifle that got thrown from the plane. Still had the Nightforce on it - had to come up .9 mils and right .3 mils to be happy with 260 zero. The 308 zero is set to 0-0 on that Drone DropAR scope. View Quote Nice chootin' .260 would make for a slick hunting rig... subscribed. |
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"One is a Colt, the other is not. Colt has always been known for quality where it counts, not for its level of fit and finish. " - Stickman
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Have you thought about a 6.5 round in a slightly shortened, necked down 6.8SPC cartridge? Looks to have more performance potential than the 6.5 Grendel as it will have a stronger bolt, could be loaded hotter that way. I would just like a plain ol' 6.8 myself..... I've even heard of that case being necked down to 5.56 and a 55gr run at 3450fps....
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Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD: Have you thought about a 6.5 round in a slightly shortened, necked down 6.8SPC cartridge? Looks to have more performance potential than the 6.5 Grendel as it will have a stronger bolt, could be loaded hotter that way. I would just like a plain ol' 6.8 myself..... I've even heard of that case being necked down to 5.56 and a 55gr run at 3450fps.... View Quote This doesn't make sense in a 308 sized magazine. It also doesn't make sense to make a gun chambered in a wild cat for a 5.56 sized gun. 260 is already a reloads round for the most part. |
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Waiting for 6.5 Mark. But this looks good as well.
Id offer people a choice, maybe add one of those choice preference doo-hickys(poll) to this thread. 20, 22, 24, 26 inchers. |
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An interesting note here is that everyone obsesses about the 2.800" OAL.
It's interesting what 0.050" can make.... as in, my LaRue magazine has a max OAL allowed of 2.851". |
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Awesome Mark. i plan to get one for elk and moose hunting.
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical: Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote |
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IDK why but the number 39 is very special to me...
TX, USA
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LaRuemiNaughty
Proud member of Team Ranstad..."The Fantastic Bastards" Society of the Crown® Tennessee Squire |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote |
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"Skeletons aint got nowhere to stick their money, nobody makes britches that size" M. Cooley
"We can be friends or I can kick your ass, you decide" R. Connor |
IDK why but the number 39 is very special to me...
TX, USA
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote I think...yep...I just made a mess of myself. |
LaRuemiNaughty
Proud member of Team Ranstad..."The Fantastic Bastards" Society of the Crown® Tennessee Squire |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote OK, I'll take it. Your shipping dept has my address. |
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Team Ranstad Tennessee Squire NRA Endowment Member Karma's a bitch when you're hanging from daddy's jockstrap |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By icecold1:
I'd be more than willing to beta test one ,waiting on a 338 federal for the piggy's but would defiantly be in for one or two of these,the only question is do I order a sparrel or another tobr.they do say 3 is a charm so likely have to get another tobr.guess it is time to knock down some ot and get ready to order one up.are you only going to offer them as sparrels?or will you be able to order a 260 tobr? pete Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML I've got an 18 inch tOBR 7.62. A 20 inch 260 barrel would be a great addition. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote Im in. |
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I do believe that we have officially graduated from bad advice to a bad advice sandwich. - RedBlueLitez
ARFCOM Call sign: Shovel REPEAL THE NFA 1934 & GCA 1968! |
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By icecold1:
I'd be more than willing to beta test one ,waiting on a 338 federal for the piggy's but would defiantly be in for one or two of these,the only question is do I order a sparrel or another tobr.they do say 3 is a charm so likely have to get another tobr.guess it is time to knock down some ot and get ready to order one up.are you only going to offer them as sparrels?or will you be able to order a 260 tobr? pete Pete, You'll be able to get SpARrels or complete rifles in the different calibers. We're thinking maybe just the 20" length in a 260 since it's a "need for speed" thing ... thoughts? ML dam you mark,i'm going to have to make another order.put me in line for a 20" 260 and i'll take a 18" 338 complete 338 tobr.my card is waiting,let the fun begin pete |
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LaRueminati
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Originally Posted By TeeRex:
This doesn't make sense in a 308 sized magazine. It also doesn't make sense to make a gun chambered in a wild cat for a 5.56 sized gun. 260 is already a reloads round for the most part. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TeeRex:
Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
Have you thought about a 6.5 round in a slightly shortened, necked down 6.8SPC cartridge? Looks to have more performance potential than the 6.5 Grendel as it will have a stronger bolt, could be loaded hotter that way. I would just like a plain ol' 6.8 myself..... I've even heard of that case being necked down to 5.56 and a 55gr run at 3450fps.... This doesn't make sense in a 308 sized magazine. It also doesn't make sense to make a gun chambered in a wild cat for a 5.56 sized gun. 260 is already a reloads round for the most part. The 6.8 is an AR-15 chambering, not a AR-10 chambering. I love mine, much better man stopper than a 5.56. Also is a great hog and deer cartridge. The reason why I mentioned the wildcat, is the bolt is much stronger than a 7.62x39 or 6.5 Grendel bolt due to the smaller diameter head. Thus this wildcat could be much more reliable, and shoot faster rounds than the 6.5 Grendel. There is a company, which shall not be named, that already makes a barrel for this combo.... I just thought the best barrel company in America should consider this cartridge..... Down the road of course, need to take care of the popular calibers first!!!!! That's called good business sense! (Or common sense or just plain ol' horse sense ifn ur from Weedpatch) |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote Nobody out shootin' the shootist on that target!!!!! You make some mighty fine gear Mark!!!!!!! Mighty Fine!!!!!! |
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^^^^^^^^ this!!!!! It ain't fair having Alvin York as your shootist.
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Well, demo went well, demo-ee shot this target. Using same 260 as shot the opening targets with ... The one bullet hole he shot on the left was after I installed 260 barrel and cranked 9 clicks up and 3 clicks right. Then he shot the 5 shot group on the right side there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/AUSTINWFT/LT%20Post/260_42015_2_zps48b252da.jpg ETA - That my friends is just another made here at LaRue World Headquarters barrel. View Quote Holy cow. |
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Ok, that little group is mighty fine.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Nope. 260 or 6.5 for me please. Also, still waiting on that lower for my Stealth.
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