264 win mag load help

[bushwackr]

Hello all I am looking for some load info for a 140 accubond in the 264wm. I have imr 7828ssc , retumbo, imr 4350 and h1000 I could run thru my rifle. Is there any where I can find some info to start out. I have some in my nosler book for the 4350 and a 140 partition, I assume I can use the same data as a accubond.

I am confused tho I went to noslers site and there data says 3.190 oal and my manual that I have been using tells me 3.340 oal.

 

[bushwackr]

The retumbo really has my interest, I know it worked great for me in my 300 win mag. It seemed like the more powder I could stuff in the case the better it performed, when it got into high 90's% to 100%+ full it was just nice shooter. Does the 264 tend to act the same?

 

[Sully2]

With a 140 grain slug..
Hodgdon H1000
.264"
3.260"

55.0
2,810
58,600 PSI

58.5
2,900
61,800 PSI
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Hodgdon H4831
.264"
3.260"

51.7
2,753
55,600 PSI

55.0
2,853
59,400 PSi
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Hodgdon H4350
.264"
3.260"

48.9
2,713
55,300 PSI

52.0
2,829
60,800 PSI

 

[bushwackr]

Great

 

[TJAY]

I used to load IMR7828 with 140 gr.partitions. The load was 65 gr 7828 Fed 215 and Rem case. This did 3100 fps with no pressure issues, IMR load data at the time 65gr as max load. A new 264 will not handle that load, to hot. I have found slower powders do better. I have used Retumbo with 129 gr. bullets with mixed results, 69 gr. gave me 3050 fps.

 

[MagnumManiac]

G'day Bushwackr,
Funny you ask this question, I just picked up my order of 8lbs of Retumbo and 2 boxes of Nosler 140gr Accubonds yesterday.
I've got the following load to test:
Win brass.
Fed 215 primer.
Retumbo @ 61gr, 62gr, 63gr and max 64gr.

129gr Accubond LR.
Win brass.
Fed 215 primer.
Retumbo @ 65gr, 66gr, 67gr and max 68gr.

Stick with whatever your rifle allows when it comes to COAL, have you got a case you can use to check for rifling engagement length? I split a case on 2 opposite sides and use it to determine where each bullet is touching the lands. You can also use a flat based bullet in backwards to determine ROUGHLY your throat length in a real number, but it will be out by the amount of radius there is on the bullet heal. If you've been running 3.340", then try a dummy round to make sure it's not touching the rifling.

I'm also going to try identical loads with WLRM primers to see if they tighten up at all.
I had my throat cut to .220" to suit the 129gr Accubond LR, which gives me a COAL @ 3.400" so I can burn a bit more powder, or the same with lower pressures.
The above loads are from the ADI website, rounded up by .5gr, they should still be safe as long as you work up. If you feel more comfortable, you can reduce the start loads to 10% of max if you wish.

Cheers.
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[bushwackr]

Yep MagnumManiac I can load them to 3.600 bullet almost falls out of the oal case, mag box wont hold it tho. Thats why I was going to stop at my mag length 3.400.
Thanks TJAY

 

[RT2506]

The Accubonds will jump really well. I have a 9 twist 264 mag 27 3/4" barrel and Retumbo makes the 130 AB truck along at 3350 fps. Under MOA accuracy and REALLY flat shooting, don't get much better than that. Oh! That Accubond also kills deer awesomely.

 

[bushwackr]

well thats perfect, thats just what I am looking to do

 

[Rustystud]

Work up loads with IMR 7828 Federal 215 primers and Barnes 120 gr Tipped Triple shocks. My friend and I are running them much faster than posted maximum loads. (3,475 fps with sub half moa accuracy) Who needs a 26 Nosler.
Nat Lambeth

 

[lee31]

I shoot 70 grains of Retumbo with a Fed 215 with a 140 Berger. My rifle shoots this load at 3279 fps and .25 to .5 moa all day.