Thread: thinking about an ultra light 260 build school me up

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

You'll run into problems with mag length using a model 7 unless youre happy to stick to the 120 class bullets, a lot of the model 7 260s are 11 twist so wont shoot anything heavier anyhow, although newer ones are 9 twist . Depends what you want to spend but easiest way to get lightweight, affordable, and versatile, is a tikka with a CF stock. If you want super light bin the suppresor idea and run a brake if you really have to and enjoy the benefits of a longer barrel for the same or less overall weight/length. 260 goes pretty good in a 22" barrel and is still pretty handy in a 20"
Do you want to actually build a rifle or just buy a 260 and modify it to be light as possible? If you wanna spend $$$$ and rebarrel etc the sky is the limit...

260 is a pretty cool wee round that punches well above its weight. If it was a no limits build...

Pick an action
Manners Ultra Classic
Bartlein #1 22"
Terminator Brake
Triggertech

build won't be limitless
a little light gunsmithing can be factored in such as fluting and rechambering to AI if it's beneficial ? I would like to be shooting heavier than 120gn pills and definitely want it suppressed so I know there is a weight concession to be made there...
the stock will need to be something made here in NZ as I will be wanting custom length of pull....admittedly the tikka is looking like a possible contender.