Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Barnes Precision Match 260 Remington ammo brings match-grade consistency to a cartridge engineered for precision. The 260 Remington—a 6.5mm necked-down from .308 Winchester brass—splits the difference between .243 Winchester and .308 Win in recoil, trajectory, and wind deflection. Barnes loads this round with a 140-grain Open Tip Match boat-tail projectile, Boxer-primed brass, and quality control standards that keep extreme spreads tight enough for 1000-yard work. If you’re running a bolt-action precision rifle or a semi-auto chambered in 260 Rem, this is the load that lets you verify your dope without second-guessing the ammunition.
Built for the Box
Barnes manufactures Precision Match ammunition to the same standards it supplies to military and law enforcement precision marksmen. Each lot undergoes ballistic testing with Doppler radar, and the resulting drop tables are accessible via QR code printed on the box—scan it with your phone and get confirmed velocity, energy, and trajectory data for that specific production run. The 140-grain OTM projectile features a long boat-tail for reduced base drag and a 0.586 G1 ballistic coefficient that holds velocity downrange. Muzzle velocity from a 24-inch barrel runs 2735 fps, delivering 2325 ft-lbs at the crown. Brass cases are new-production, non-corrosive, and reloadable for handloaders who want to work up custom loads on proven Barnes brass.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 260 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 140 grains |
| Bullet type | Barnes Open Tip Match (Jacketed Hollow Point) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2735 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2325 ft-lbs |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.586 |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead free | No |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Barnes |
The 260 Remington sits in the Goldilocks zone for precision shooters: enough case capacity to push heavy-for-caliber 6.5mm bullets to high velocity, moderate recoil that allows you to spot your own impacts, and factory-rifle availability from Remington, Savage, Ruger, and custom shops. Barnes Precision Match loads pair well with bolt guns wearing 22- to 26-inch barrels and 1:8 or faster twist rates. The Open Tip Match design stabilizes cleanly and delivers consistent BC numbers across temperature and altitude changes. For practice, load development, or competition work where every tenth of a mil matters, this is 260 Remington ammo that lets you focus on fundamentals instead of chasing flyers.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times
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- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (Prop 65) — wash hands after handling
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