260 REMINGTON UPPERS

Every 260 Remington Upper we sell can be configured to your specifications. Customize your 260 Remington Complete Upper with an optic, muzzle device, rail, bolt carrier group, magazine, or charging handle from our matched selection. Your 260 Remington AR 10 Upper Receiver will arrive turn-key and ready to shoot out of the box.

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The .260 Remington cartridge, introduced in 1997, replicates the trajectory of the .300 Winchester Magnum with lower recoil due to the high ballistic coefficients of 6.5mm bullets while being based on the AR 10 compatible 308 Winchester cartridge.

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.260 REMINGTON Uppers For Sale

What Are 260 Remington Upper Receivers?

260 Remington Upper Receivers give AR-10 / LR308 owners access to this incredibly capable round that is hugely popular in Europe. 260 Remington is effective for small game, medium game, and long range target applications. In many respects, it outperforms 6.5 Creedmoor despite being less popular in the US.

Is a 260 Remington a good upper receiver for hunting?

The 260 Remington upper receiver is a fantastic option for hunting both small and medium sized game. In Scandinavia, hunters use 260 Remington for moose and elk, but it is a better fit for varmint and deer in the US.

What is the recoil of a 260 Remington Upper Receiver?

The average recoil rate of a 260 Remington upper receiver is between 12 and 14 ft.-lbs, depending on the type of ammunition used, placing it slightly below the 16-17 foot-pound recoil of a typical 308 WIN shot.

What is the effective range of a 260 Remington Upper Receiver?

A 260 Remington Upper Receiver with a high quality barrel will be accurate to 1000 yards and beyond. This is comparable to the 300 Winchester Magnum range with better wind resistance and 50% the recoil.

Will the 260 Remington Upper fit my Lower?

Unlike AR15, the AR10/LR308 platform is not standardized, so not every upper will fit every lower. We offer 260 Remington uppers with either DPMS Gen 1 or Aero Precision M5 Upper Receivers. This covers the vast majority of lowers, but there are some exceptions so if you have any questions, contact our support team at 866.706.0633 or [email protected].

What BCG and Magazine do I Need for a 260 Remington Upper?

The 260 Remington Upper Receiver uses the standard 308 WIN Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) and the standard 308 WIN / 7.62x51 NATO Magazine. So, swap out the Upper and load 260 Remington ammo and you are ready to go.