260 AI vs 260

[codyadams]

Do you really think any animals vital area will notice the difference ?? NO..

I think that really is about the farthest thing from the point.

 

[Seabeeken]

Is it a big pain to run a 260 AI (6.5-08ai) ? Any way around the specific dies? Anyone neck sizing only ? I've no experience with it. Was considering the 260ai for my next build . Thanks in advance.

You can neck size with the 260 Rem Lee collet die but sooner or later youll need AI sizer to bump the shoulder. I like my AI rounds

 

[FEENIX]

I think that really is about the farthest thing from the point.

LOL, at least the comment did not make you angry.

 

[xsn10s]

Don't be afraid of fire forming. I have done a few thousand rounds of fire forming for various cartridges. .250AI, .25-06AI, .260AI, .280AI, 6.5SS, 7SS, .300NMI, etc. It is super easy.

I am just waiting on a custom .130" FB reamer for my next .260AI. All other parts in hand.
Realistically, 100-150+fps should be expected, depending on the parent case. The .250AI has the greatest case capacity change, IIRC. I saw nearly 200fps in that rifle over a standard .250-3000 Savage. I also could outrun a standard .25-06 Rem with my .25-06AI by 150fps.

Is the extra horsepower worth it? Up to you to decide.

6.5CM, .260 Rem, 6.5SLR, .260AI
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Fire forming 6.5SS
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That 6.5SS is one sexy beast!

 

[Mike D Texas]

I've been a devout 260 Remington guy for over 20 years. I love the cartridge but I love the AI even better. Simply put the AI is a better design and similar to what the 260 should have been from the beginning.
You wont see a tremendous increase in performance over the standard version but the better brass life and less trimming needed alone is worth it.