the AI can still shoot 260 factory ammo. I would definitely go for the AI. I did and its very nice.
I have .260 dies and brass currently available to me and I also have 6.5 wsm dies and brass , I'm wanting to build an ultralight and I think the 6.5wsm is too much and the 6.5 cm Is not quite enough. I want something kind of in the middle but I've always shot short action savages so I want to stay with that platform, thinking I could load a hot 260 and achieve my goals possibly. I have a buddy that shoots a 280 ai and it seems very consistent vs. a standard 270 or 30-06 so I really think that case design contributes to a better cartridge and that's where my thinking is. Just deciding if I want to spend the $175 on dies to get exactly what I want.Just a thought for you to ponder; why not just go with 6.5 CM? It has plenty of factory ammo support when in a pinch.
More for you to ponder ...I have .260 dies and brass currently available to me and I also have 6.5 wsm dies and brass , I'm wanting to build an ultralight and I think the 6.5wsm is too much and the 6.5 cm Is not quite enough. I want something kind of in the middle but I've always shot short action savages so I want to stay with that platform, thinking I could load a hot 260 and achieve my goals possibly. I have a buddy that shoots a 280 ai and it seems very consistent vs. a standard 270 or 30-06 so I really think that case design contributes to a better cartridge and that's where my thinking is. Just deciding if I want to spend the $175 on dies to get exactly what I want.
I've just shot so much short action savage , I have short stroked at long action before and just don't prefer them . Just a personal preference.If you rechambering a rifle. Might look at a long action and with a 280AI to 6.5 chambering. That will give you a little more powder room. I looked at 6mm/06 chambering, and noted that the 280AI case is longer from the base to the shoulder. Redding bushing dies will handle the resizing. I am just getting 500 280AI Peterson brass coming in. Just a thought.
The worth value is entirely up to you; what are you willing and able to do in terms of time and money to achieve your goal. More often than not, the improvements are not only in the velocity gain.I like the 6.5 cm just fine but in my experience, my .260 loads have really good velocities for what I'm trying to achieve and I have all the components already for the 260. It's one of my personal favorites , just curious how the AI version compares and if it's worth the hassle .
Yep, a definite advantage with going the AI route.the AI can still shoot 260 factory ammo. I would definitely go for the AI. I did and its very nice.