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Rifle · SAAMI

.260 Remington

Also known as .260 Rem · 6.5x51mm

Precision 6.5mm cartridge in short action.

Caliber
0.264″ · 6.706 mm
Introduced
1997
Case
Rimless
Parent
.308 Winchester
Primary use
Target, Hunting, Competition
Status
Active

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VelocityBeing verified
EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains130 · 139 · 140 gr
Identity
Introduced
1997
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Remington
Manufacturer
Remington Arms
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
52.5 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:8 to 1:9
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
60,000 psi
Eff. range
1000 yd
Recoil
10–14 ft·lb

Introduced by Remington Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .260 Remington. Parent case: .308 Winchester.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

SAAMI · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 6.710.264 ✓
Neck ⌀ 7.540.297 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 11.530.454 ✓
Shoulder angle 20°— ✓
Base ⌀ 11.950.470 ✓
Rim ⌀ 12.010.473 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.370.054 ✓
Neck length 6.590.259 ≈
Case length 51.692.035 ✓
Overall length 71.122.800 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .260 Remington is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Suitable powders

18 reloading powders listed for .260 Remington, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

Norma 200IMR 3031N550203-BN555Vihtavuori N140LT-32N540AR 2209Reloader 17Norma 204N560StaBALL 6.5Norma MRPVihtavuori N150Vihtavuori N160N165N565
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Firearms chambered in .260 Remington

12 models in the database chamber .260 Remington. Browse all →

Accuracy International AT 6.5 PRCChristensen Arms CA-10 G2 .260 Rem 20-inchBarrett MRAD Gen 3Tikka T3x Lite 6.5 PRCTikka T3x Hunter 6.5 PRCDesert Tech SRS-A2 CovertMasterpiece Arms BA Hunter .308 Win 22-inchRemington 700 PCR EnhancedDaniel Defense Delta 5 .260 RemMasterpiece Arms BA PCR .308 Win 18-inchChristensen Arms Mesa 260 RemRemington 700 PCR

Lineage

Immediate parent
.308 Winchester
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Connected reference

Loads77 factory loads for .260 RemingtonReloading18 suitable powders — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in .260 Remington

History

Introduced by Remington in 1997. Short-action alternative to 6.5x55 Swedish. Popular with precision shooters until 6.5 Creedmoor came along. Better marketing would have made it dominant.

FAQs

What twist rate does .260 Remington use?
.260 Remington typically uses a 1:8 to 1:9 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .260 Remington?
.260 Remington uses a 0.264″ (6.706 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .260 Remington still in production?
.260 Remington is active; typical availability is common.
What is .260 Remington used for?
.260 Remington is primarily used for target, hunting, competition.
What is .260 Remington based on?
.260 Remington is derived from the .308 Winchester case.
What are the best powders for .260 Remington?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .260 Remington include Norma 200, IMR 3031, N550, 203-B, among 18 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 77 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →