264 win mag for elk?

[David Emerson]

140 nosler partition, woodleigh,135 federal, put it where it needs to be and it will die.

 

[gbett308]

I've been looking for someone who is using 129 ablr in a 1:9 twist .264WM. Can you tell me what kind of accuracy you are getting and any load specs that are working gor you?
thanks

In limited shooting (1 box) with the Hornady 129s, my 264wm in 1:9 twist liked the Hornady 140 gr SSTs over the 129 gr Hornady SSTs and the 143 gr Hornady ELD-Xs. I only tried one powder with the 129's, H1000. IMR 4350 worked well with the 140 SSTs, MVVs average 3028 with 57.0 gr. I know a guy who might be able to add to the conversation, contact Larry Romano at http://www.romanorifle.com/1401.html, he is a master gunsmith and his favorite rifle is the 264 wm.

 

[Eric Alexander]

That is the problem with the 6.5 that are way over bore. They build pressure before you utilize all the case capacity. 26 Nosler is an example of a case that can't reach its potential, poor design IMO. As other said you will have a tough time finding a 140 gr long range style bullet that will work in a 1/9 twist. Look into 129 LRAB, 130 AB or a partition. They will stabile and kill elk. I've killed 3 elk with the 129 LRAB.

agree on this point, esp the 130 AB. The 140 Gamekings play well, too.

 

[cantfixstupid]

I've dropped 3 elk and one of those is my Picture to the left with my 257Bee with 117 GR Sierra SBT all over 300 yds and one shot did the trick, that 264 Win Mag will do it even better than the 257Bee

 

[tooth doc]

Just like the title says is it a good choice. I know there are better bigger options but this is my rifle I am most familiar with.

A good barnes ttsx 130 or heavier will do the job. My daughter put a 130 ttsx through both shoulders on a big zebra stallion, he made it about 30 feet. Both lungs and his heart trashed.

 

[AntiPattern]

264 Win Mag, anything above 120gr. You hit it where you should and there won't be any issues. That gun has more than enough juice!

 

[Ingwe]

Just like the title says is it a good choice. I know there are better bigger options but this is my rifle I am most familiar with.

Get to it

 

[gbett308]

264 win mag Nosler Accubonds 130 gr available: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/894002448

 

[HangNail]

My last Elk was 130 Berger from a .270. Your gun is very similar. 130 and good sectional density and you will be golden. .264 mag is a sexy round

 

[gbett308]

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[Will Gray]

Been thinking of a project, maybe a 264/300 RUM on a 30" bull barrel burning something just faster than charcoal (50BMG powder) in that huge case would be fun. Might be more acceptable if labeled as a 6.5/300 RUM Ha!

 

[Stgraves260]

6.5 Creedmoor vs. .264 Win. Mag. - Caliber Battle

When the 6.5 Creedmoor hit the shelves in 2007, it was met with the same mixture of acclaim and contempt that welcomes all new cartridges. Now, like it or not, the 6.5 CM is here to stay. It’s cemented the 6.5mm as a legitimate, effective caliber for U.S. hunters, and it’s by far the most popular...

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6.5 CM is a good round. I bought my 260 REM back in 1997. I reload so availability of ammo is of no concern. If I did not reload then I would suggest the 6.5 CM over the 260 REM Just do to availability of factory ammo.

 

[Stgraves260]

Been thinking of a project, maybe a 264/300 RUM on a 30" bull barrel burning something just faster than charcoal (50BMG powder) in that huge case would be fun.

LoL!! Why not.

 

[257Tony]

Been thinking of a project, maybe a 264/300 RUM on a 30" bull barrel burning something just faster than charcoal (50BMG powder) in that huge case would be fun. Might be more acceptable if labeled as a 6.5/300 RUM Ha!

You'd like the 6.5 AM. Based on the 338 RUM, it's a screamer.

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