Recent content by ddb264

Thank you for the information. I'm new to the custom stuff so just having to be a sponge right now.

I just picked up a 300 wby mag dirt cheap. It is a Remington 721 action with a Marquart Precision barrel. The gentleman I got it from said it had never been shot since being installed on the rifle. The smith is very reputable so no worries there but I know little about the action and even less...

I do not have a feeler gauge but I have access to an optical comparator. I plan to take the bolt and check the clearance tomorrow. I can manually push case into the extractor but it is tight. If I work the bolt slow it eats the side of the case because it is dragging but when I work the bolt...

Hand Skills, I'm loading from the magazine. The gun has a hinged floor plate. It's my understanding you shouldn't single load a controlled feed action by hand. It appears that the cartridge only covers 3/4 of the bolt face when you work the action slowly to look for the issue. I have tried...

I have a newer Win. Model 70 that does not feed unless you load it like you are mad at it (Don't ask how I know). When you move the bolt slow to moderately the case head does not seat completely under the extractor claw and will not chamber without gouging the brass to the point there are...

Finally got out to shoot the 264 this past week and was well pleased with how the gun shot. <1" group with Retumbo and and the SST. Now it's time to get some Interbonds and see how it will work on some south Georgia hogs. Once again thanks for all of the input and good advice.

Gene, That sounds like a great time and an excellent way to hone ones shooting skills. The longest range we have within 100 miles of home is 200 yards so I'm envious of the set-up. I got the 264 on a whim. It was marked on clearnace and was made in Morgan Utah so I went for it. The more I read...

Appreciate it. Just trying to listen, learn and keep all my fingers.

All, Thanks for all of the advice, it is greatly appreciated. I'm going to take the advice and ignore the short throat and see where it is. I just hate that some of the factory ammo is already into the lands. I say some because I have not tried it all. Just nice to have a backup plan and when...

just country, I agree with what your saying about the hunting rifle part totally I just question it for 2 reasons. In my case personally 3.204 to the lands seems short even for a factory rifle. Second with the current 6.5 hype, which is legitimate, why not take advantage of the new bullets...

Cody, Thanks for your reply. The one I'm having built I will definitely get throated for the longer bullets. The Model 70 I am working on loads for now is my issue. With SST's the COL is only 3.204 when its into the lands. May try the 6.5 Sierra Gamchanger. I have some in 30 cal and they seem to...

Thanks, I have a ladder test ready to go if the weather will ever cooperate. Used retumbo as many say it is a good place to start. I have IMR 7828SSC if not. I appreciate your reply.

I have a 264 win mag 26" barrel 1/9 twist and my question is about current reloading bullet options versus throat length. Why have rifle manufacturers not extended the throat in this caliber with the current bullets available? Seems odd to me that bullet seating depth is so short for 130's and...

I'm just your average hunter and reloader. I am building a 264 win mag with a 28" tube to play with. Hunt mostly with a 270

I have been reading the forum for quite some time now. I appreciate this particular site as it seems to be civil and insightful from everyone.