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264 win mag for elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1903001" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>You can still run 140's in a 9 twist without issue, even VLD type bullets. Though the 264 Win Mag wouldn't be my first choice for elk, it will work. As others have said, careful bullet choice and careful shot placement are the keys to making it work. The good old 140 Nosler Partition is the bullet I would use. You should be able to run it around 3100 with Retumbo.</p><p></p><p>Book data for the 264 Win Mag is of very poor quality. If you follow book data, your Win Mag will run about like a 6.5x55. Better to go old school and load for the 264 like it is a wildcat cartridge. Use a good chronograph and watch for pressure signs. My experience with the 264 is that it likes to run 140's between 3100 and 3150ish with Retumbo. The resulting load is typically pretty mild and well below max.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1903001, member: 22069"] You can still run 140's in a 9 twist without issue, even VLD type bullets. Though the 264 Win Mag wouldn't be my first choice for elk, it will work. As others have said, careful bullet choice and careful shot placement are the keys to making it work. The good old 140 Nosler Partition is the bullet I would use. You should be able to run it around 3100 with Retumbo. Book data for the 264 Win Mag is of very poor quality. If you follow book data, your Win Mag will run about like a 6.5x55. Better to go old school and load for the 264 like it is a wildcat cartridge. Use a good chronograph and watch for pressure signs. My experience with the 264 is that it likes to run 140's between 3100 and 3150ish with Retumbo. The resulting load is typically pretty mild and well below max. [/QUOTE]
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