Lead free bullets for the .260 Remington
Fox Classic Hunter in the .260 Remington, and the twist rate question that separates older rifles from newer ones.
Last updated 28 July 2026
The .260 Remington is a 6.5mm cartridge on a .308 Winchester case — the same idea the 6.5 Creedmoor arrived at later by a different route. It fires the same .264 inch bullet, so every Fox Classic Hunter 6.5mm weight fits.
Which weight
The 123 grain is the sensible default, as it is across the 6.5mm cartridges. The 139 grain offers the highest BC in the range at 0.425 if your rifle will take it, and the 100 grain gives a flatter, faster load for smaller deer.
Twist rate — check this one
Unlike the 6.5 Creedmoor, the .260 Remington is not uniformly fast-twisted. Some rifles are 1:8, others 1:9, and a slower barrel is more likely here than in a Creedmoor. Given that the 139 grain is 37.3mm, this is worth confirming before you buy a box.
Case capacity
The .260 is built on the .308 case and is a short-action cartridge, so magazine length is the constraint that usually bites first with a long bullet. Check the loaded round feeds before you settle on a seating depth.
Bullets for the .260 Remington
Projectiles only — no powder, primers or loaded ammunition.
What twist rate does a .260 Remington need for heavy bullets?
1:8 is the safe answer for the longer 6.5mm monolithics. Some .260 rifles are 1:9, which is more marginal for a 37.3mm bullet like the Fox 139 grain — check yours before buying.
Are .260 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor bullets interchangeable?
Yes, both fire .264 inch bullets, so the same projectiles load into either. The cases and load data differ.
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