Tell me about the Rem Mod 7 in 260?

i got my model 7 in 260 when i was 12, now 12 years later i've killed a dozen deer with it, an antelope and a bear. The best shooting gun i've ever shot, I've killed deer running 300 yards multiple times. I just sold my model 700 270 because i like the model 7 so much and i'm looking to get another caliber in model 7.
 
My model 7 is the 18" version in 7-08 - a very close cousin to the 260. I bought it as a rifle to be carried a lot and not shot that much. With a neoprene sling, it is comfortable for carry in the mountains. At the range, off sand bags, I get very acceptable accuracy with its favorite 140 gr load, but as you suspected, the thin barrel heats up quickly. My level for too hot is if I can't hold it longer than 1 second. After a three-round group, it is time to let is sit for a minute or two (which is why I always brought a 22 or similar for in between.

The 260 is the short action 6.5 Swede - another excellent cartridge - if the goal is hunting and not high-volume target shooting, the Model 7 will do the job in a compact, lightweight and accurate package
 
I've noticed Savage has the .260 in a 22" barrel length as opposed to Remington's 20" length with the Model 7. Is there a performance difference between the 22 and 20" barrels?
 
I've noticed Savage has the .260 in a 22" barrel length as opposed to Remington's 20" length with the Model 7. Is there a performance difference between the 22 and 20" barrels?
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Relatively little. I'd prefer the 20" barrel. However, if the Savage has a 1 in 8" twist, I'd prefer that over Remington's 1 in 9" twist. The 140grn bullet is a perfect match for the .260 and it stabilizes better in a 1/8 than in a 1/9.
 
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