Thinking out loud

[03mossy]

I too had a 204 ruger and was immensely disappointed in its performance. But, my best long range p-dog gun is my 260 with a 26" ER Shaw and Ross brake. I use 100gr a-max at about 3200-3300 fPs, I forget the exact velocity. It beats my 243 wssm that shot botH 87gr vmax and 80gr boat tail at very high velocity. If I did it again I would probably do the 260AI.

If my memory serves me right (questionable) it was your .204 barrel I had for a while.

[Robinhood]

Dasher or 6mm SLR

[LongRange]

i too keep flip flopping around about a 6mm and the one thing that keeps me from it is barrel life...i shoot a lot so with a 6mm id probable re-barrel twice a year with a 6.5 i re-barrel every 12 to 14 months plus with a 6.5 youd be able to shoot heavier bullets if you wanted to.

[03mossy]

After having a long talk with a gentleman that knows a hell of a lot more than I do this morning I am 98% sure I am going with a 260AI

[LoneWolf]

That would be my choice for your goals if not restricting yourself to 6mm.

[Robinhood]

6.5 x55 if you must.

[stomp442]

The .260AI is an amazing round, you will not be disappointed with that choice.

[snowgetter1]

03mossy. I do believe that was my barrel. It shot great clean but fouled and would open up. The velocity was the biggest downer though.

And, the 260AI should be a winner.