The .260 started to become popular a few years ago. This shooter uses a suppressed .260 on a Remington action in an AICS stock at the long-range side-match during the 2005 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Match in Raton, NM.

Compared to magnums, the lighter weight of a .260 rifle is welcome when on the move. These two shooters climb a hill during Colorado Multi-Gun's 2006 Practical Rifle Team Challenge.

Three steps of forming .260 brass from .243 (left to right): fresh .243 brass; necked up with 6.5 mm mandrel; neck turned to remove extra material at base of neck with K&M tool; neck sized one final time and loaded.