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264 win mag for elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1902419" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>I have the 156's loaded up to 3220 and change with a max charge, a practical load is 3175-3200, out of a 26" barrel, saami chamber, using Retumbo and ADG 7 mag brass. With a .355 bc, it retains that energy way out there as well. However, where I hunt elk with this gun ranges are rarely under 300 yards, and this is also a 12 lb rifle. If I wanted a load that would be good for close in out to 600 or maybe a little more, I would look at the heaviest hammer bullet that your twist will stabilize. But with this 156 load at elk hunting elevation here in Wyoming, it retains 1500 ft-lbs out to 1175+ yards, and the elk we have taken in the lase several years have ranged from the closest at 500 yds, to the farthest at 910 yds. For that, the Bergers are perfect. When we are going through timber and ranges will likely be closer, I grab a lighter rifle with a heavier constructed bullet. My preference is a 20" barreled .308 win with 165 grain pills.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1902419, member: 87243"] I have the 156's loaded up to 3220 and change with a max charge, a practical load is 3175-3200, out of a 26" barrel, saami chamber, using Retumbo and ADG 7 mag brass. With a .355 bc, it retains that energy way out there as well. However, where I hunt elk with this gun ranges are rarely under 300 yards, and this is also a 12 lb rifle. If I wanted a load that would be good for close in out to 600 or maybe a little more, I would look at the heaviest hammer bullet that your twist will stabilize. But with this 156 load at elk hunting elevation here in Wyoming, it retains 1500 ft-lbs out to 1175+ yards, and the elk we have taken in the lase several years have ranged from the closest at 500 yds, to the farthest at 910 yds. For that, the Bergers are perfect. When we are going through timber and ranges will likely be closer, I grab a lighter rifle with a heavier constructed bullet. My preference is a 20" barreled .308 win with 165 grain pills. [/QUOTE]
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