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What about the 264 WM?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1252819" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p><strong>Re: What about the 264 WM</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mike, I agree with many of your points, but I also believe think that while your comments about inherent accuracy "might" be accurate in theory, the large number of factors effecting accuracy are so many that it makes the theory meaningless in actual practice. While I am a dedicated 6.5x284 shooter, I have had experience with the 264WM and can assure you that while it may not be the most efficient cartridge, (as is the case with many magnums), it will deliver increased velocity and sub .5MOA accuracy. Yes, it will use more powder, have more blast and recoil, and shorter barrel/case life, but these are trade offs that are generally understood and accepted. The requirements of the shooter are always balanced against the trade offs , but sustainable accuracy is not one that I have experienced with the 264WM in properly designed load and barrel/chamber. IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1252819, member: 10291"] [b]Re: What about the 264 WM[/b] Mike, I agree with many of your points, but I also believe think that while your comments about inherent accuracy "might" be accurate in theory, the large number of factors effecting accuracy are so many that it makes the theory meaningless in actual practice. While I am a dedicated 6.5x284 shooter, I have had experience with the 264WM and can assure you that while it may not be the most efficient cartridge, (as is the case with many magnums), it will deliver increased velocity and sub .5MOA accuracy. Yes, it will use more powder, have more blast and recoil, and shorter barrel/case life, but these are trade offs that are generally understood and accepted. The requirements of the shooter are always balanced against the trade offs , but sustainable accuracy is not one that I have experienced with the 264WM in properly designed load and barrel/chamber. IMO. [/QUOTE]
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