Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 7mm-08 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 7mm-08 Remington
7mm-08 Remington carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .260 Remington recoils less.
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm-08 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1980 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 2,300–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb).