I would hope so.Originally Posted by Dennis
IMO the 260 has nothing on the 6.5 x47 Lapua, and the 243 has nothing on the 6x47 Lapua.
The Lapua is just more efficient, using less powder to get the same velocity's. The Lapua has a thicker web , and you can really stand on it. I can use the same charges as the 243 and get over 200 fps more speed. (Same thing goes with the 6.5x47 over the 260.) the 260 is starting to gain in popularity, but according to Sierra the 260 goes back to 1962, if it has not caught on yet there is a reason.
My last argument is look through the IBS match results go to the equipment list and look at the 2009 season. Remember these people are super competitive, and if they think something will give them even the slightest edge the will use it. http://internationalbenchrest.com/ Many shooters are shooting 6x47 Lapua, 6br, and about every other caliber, but one thing I saw not a single person shot a 260 rem, and only one mention of a 243. I think that says it all.
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