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.264 Win Mag vs. 7mm Mag
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 495988" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>I haven't bought factory ammo for years so I guess I should be careful saying what is available now. Having said that I have seen Nosler ammo with the 130 AB over 3200 fps, there used to be a couple manf, rem and federal I think, that made 264WM with the scirocco and they were 3200-3250 fps. I think all of those are still available. Keep in mind these were from 26-30 inch barrels so shorter barrels may see less velocity. I am not going off rated velocity either but actual tested velocities. </p><p></p><p>I don't have a horse in this race as I don't own either caliber. I guess my main point is if I were buying, deciding between the 2 for the smaller of the big game animals like deer and antelope, I would take the better BC which berger has for the real long range stuff and the scirroco has for the weight retention bullet option. Add to the that the higher velocity ( I am very confident that 3200 fps isn't a stretch for the 264 WM velocity) and the results at distance are enough for me to choose the 264. Also the SD for the 264 is very good, aiding in penetration. There is less kick as well making for a more enjoyable, manageable, and potentially more accurate shooter without the need for a muzzle break. </p><p></p><p>I have a lot of respect and admiration for elk so they get the big guns when I hunt, ie 30's and 338's. So when looking for a smaller gun it seems very reasonable to me to look past the 284 and 270 and go to the ballistically efficient 264 which will put the hammer on anything in the deer and under category. </p><p></p><p>Run the numbers with 3200 fps for the 264 velocity using the best BC big game scirocco for the 264 and the SST for the 7mm. Compare drop, drift, and recoil. The 264 is it for me if my decision was between those!</p><p></p><p>My 2 cents my friend!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 495988, member: 10832"] I haven't bought factory ammo for years so I guess I should be careful saying what is available now. Having said that I have seen Nosler ammo with the 130 AB over 3200 fps, there used to be a couple manf, rem and federal I think, that made 264WM with the scirocco and they were 3200-3250 fps. I think all of those are still available. Keep in mind these were from 26-30 inch barrels so shorter barrels may see less velocity. I am not going off rated velocity either but actual tested velocities. I don't have a horse in this race as I don't own either caliber. I guess my main point is if I were buying, deciding between the 2 for the smaller of the big game animals like deer and antelope, I would take the better BC which berger has for the real long range stuff and the scirroco has for the weight retention bullet option. Add to the that the higher velocity ( I am very confident that 3200 fps isn't a stretch for the 264 WM velocity) and the results at distance are enough for me to choose the 264. Also the SD for the 264 is very good, aiding in penetration. There is less kick as well making for a more enjoyable, manageable, and potentially more accurate shooter without the need for a muzzle break. I have a lot of respect and admiration for elk so they get the big guns when I hunt, ie 30's and 338's. So when looking for a smaller gun it seems very reasonable to me to look past the 284 and 270 and go to the ballistically efficient 264 which will put the hammer on anything in the deer and under category. Run the numbers with 3200 fps for the 264 velocity using the best BC big game scirocco for the 264 and the SST for the 7mm. Compare drop, drift, and recoil. The 264 is it for me if my decision was between those! My 2 cents my friend! [/QUOTE]
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