There's certainly nothing at all wrong with the .264. With modern powders and high BC bullets it's more capable than ever. If you go that route though be sure and at least go with a 1:8 if not 1:7.5 or even 1:7 twist so you can take full advantage of the higher BC bullets.I have a Browning A bolt 338 win mag that I do not use. Would like to build a long range rifle. What cal. Would be good choice for this. I was thinking about 264 win mag to shoot hornady 147 eldx
Blueprint the action, lap the lugs, and put on a 26" 1:8 twist carbon fiber barrel chambered for 7mm RemMag to shoot the Berger 195 Elite Hunters would be my suggestion. And drop it in a McMillan stock.I have a Browning A bolt 338 win mag that I do not use. Would like to build a long range rifle. What cal. Would be good choice for this. I was thinking about 264 win mag to shoot hornady 147 eldx
26" is about right for the case size but do yourself a favor and go ahead and add a brake. There's nothing that beats being able to spot your hits and a good brake will allow you to keep on target.What length barrel, for the 264, have heard 26 would be better. What do you think is the best barrel for price in a stainless steel no brake.
Blueprint the action, lap the lugs, and put on a 26" 1:8 twist carbon fiber barrel chambered for 7mm RemMag to shoot the Berger 195 Elite Hunters would be my suggestion. And drop it in a McMillan stock.
You could always go with the same specs, but in a .28 Nosler, but then you'd have to change out your internal magazine for a 7mm or 300 RUM magazine. Which shouldn't be too hard to find on the internet. Everything else on an A-Bolt should be the same, without needing modification, since the mag box is removable and handles all the case feeding.I already have a 7mm RemMag in a Ruger 77 with a 24" factory barrel. Have not played with it much but doesn't seem to shoot very good groups. Have a McMillan stock on a 300 Wby and like it. Do you think the McMillan would help the 77? Also kicks like a mule compared to the 300 Wby.
Yes, .28 Nosler uses same .540" bolt face. The case is fatter (based off of the RUM/.404 Jeffery cases), so you will need a RUM magazine, but other than that, should not require any other modifications.That was one I thought of but will .28 Nosler fit the bolt? What do you think of Bell & Carlson stocks?
Also have a 300 wby built on a 700 Remington action with a removable magazine. I would like to seat the bullet longer but the magazine is too short. Someone told me that longer magazine was available from aftermarket. Do you know anything about that.
He'll still need a new mag box... .338 Edge is based on .300 RUM. Still a fatter case than the .338 WinMag. Also, he'll need the longer mag box (4.000") to take advantage of the longer RUM-based cartridge.Not sure if this is possible but just get a reamer for the 338 Edge and have a Smith set it up . If your barrel is 1/10 twist you should be good . Better add a nice brake too .
I already have a 7mm RemMag in a Ruger 77 with a 24" factory barrel. Have not played with it much but doesn't seem to shoot very good groups. Have a McMillan stock on a 300 Wby and like it. Do you think the McMillan would help the 77? Also kicks like a mule compared to the 300 Wby.
Depends on the Ruger honestly. The old tang safety models never did it for me but I've had several of the MKII's that shot very well.I already have a 7mm RemMag in a Ruger 77 with a 24" factory barrel. Have not played with it much but doesn't seem to shoot very good groups. Have a McMillan stock on a 300 Wby and like it. Do you think the McMillan would help the 77? Also kicks like a mule compared to the 300 Wby.