264 Win mag

I use N570 with 140gr bergers and get 3250 out of my 26in Remington Sendero. Barrel gets hot after 3 rounds, but it groups well.
 
In early 1980's, I worked and hunted with a guy who had a "custom" made Mauser 98 in 264 Win Mag. Killed a lot of stuff with it - deers, black bears, elk and moose. There was no way to convince him that the thing was less than God's gift to hunters. 120 grain bullets for deer; 140 grain for everything bigger. He was a very excellent rifle shot - came to my home range to try out one of my rifles - with my hand loads - a Savage 112V in 22-250. It had a 10 power Lyman scope on it - I had nothing else with that magnification - after three shots, he said he thinks some of the bullets were missing the paper - I asked him to continue to 5 shots - ended up was a single hole with 5 "lumps" - completely cover the "hole" with case head of a 22-250 brass. I mailed him that target about 25 years later - had kept it because it was "special" to me to have seen that done. I was never able to duplicate that group, but I watched him shoot it. And then, mysteriously, we both got a few years older. Last I heard he still had his 264 Mauser, but was doing his deer and bear hunting with a 30-06...
 
Although this thread began with a question about powders for the .264 Win. Mag., I'm wondering whether we can expand it a bit and discuss bullets. For those of you with experience with this cartridge, what bullets have proven the best in terms of (a) accuracy and (b) killing power?
 
Just like 7 mag, one.of.the best powders was discontinued decades.ago......H870.

The 264 punches way above it's weight. The new kids on the block have helped popularize 6.5, really helping.develop larger/higher bc/long range bullets. However, a 147 is still not a 210+ 30 cal bullet for really large game. Check your ego with realistic evaluation of.the bores and shooters abilities.

If I was to change my user.name it would be Magnum v 2.5. I like the 264, deer.l through Moose to ethical distances it's excellent.
 
mad max78 said:
I would think that the 160 gr woodleigh would work wonders in the 264 wm. I don't hear much about them. I use them in my swede
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Yes, I agree. As I understand it, this is a bonded core bullet with great sectional density. You should be able to get 2900 fps in a .264WM, and, according the the JBM Ballistics program, it should stabilize easily in a 1:9 twist. Great choice for moose, elk, and bears.
 
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The 160gr Woodleigh is a nice bullet. I shot it over 55grs H1000 in my PRC @ 2820 fps (24" brl). Ballistic Coefficient, based on 100y retained velocity on the Labradar, was .414 G1
 
I have found that the 140gr Accubond is the go to bullet for both of my 264's. Tried both the 129 and 142 ABLR. Couldn't get them to preform all that well. Not key holing just couldn't get under 3" groups.
Other good shooting bullets have been the Speer 140gr Hot core, also the 140gr Grandslam.
 
Seems to be lots of cases of the ABLR and accuracy problems. I like the Barnes ttsx in my 7mm but they only show up to a 120gr ttsx for 264, or at least one that will stabilize in a 1:9. I know the monolithic bullets are supposed to penetrate better grain for grain than a lead core as the weight retention is much higher, although I’ve never tested penetration with my 7mm. Anyone tested this?
 
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You probably find there's more felt recoil with a lightweight .264 shooting full power loads than you get with a sporter weight 7mm rem mag. If it were me I'd start out with reduced loads to get the gf comfortable before going full power loads.
 
Rem5r said:
I know the monolithic bullets are supposed to penetrate better grain for grain than a lead core as the weight retention is much higher, although I’ve never tested penetration with my 7mm. Anyone tested this?
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120TTSX & 127LRX will cut through moose/elk like a hot knife through butter
 
I have an older model 70 push feed in .264 win mag. Using 120 ballistic tips it consistently shoots .5 moa 5 shot groups, and smaller when I do my part. I found H4831sc was the powder it liked the best.
 
Well a bit of an update, I have finally got the scope and rifle put together and had a chance to take it to the range. The rifle and scope combo weigh in at 8.6 lbs which is exactly the same as my 7mm. I am out of time this year to work up a load as I’m busy in the combine, so we bought some Nosler factory with the 130gr accubond. The first impression from the gf is the rifle is a noticeable reduction in felt recoil compared to the 7mm. We will find out this fall how it works out for her in the field and I will update again with what I find out reloading next spring.
 
Ruger007 said:
I have played with the 264 for quite a few years.
Your M70 should have a 26" barrel. I have an EW M70. Beautiful guns. But loading for it can prove a challenge if you want top speed and accuracy.
Tried the 129 Accubonds. But I couldn't get them to shoot very good. The 140gr Accubond is a great bullet. I recommend the 140gr bullets as they are more versatile.
You want the slowest powders (US869, Retumbo, RL33). Mine prefers N570 get a 140gr over 3200fps.
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This ^^^^^^^^^^ Retumbo works great with 140gr accubonds For me.
 
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