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.264 Win Mag project rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 591423" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>The advice stating bbl lenght for the 264 starts at 26" is spot on, in my opinion<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> 28" would be my choice. </p><p> </p><p>There are a literal TON of reputable barrel makers that can/will make your 264 shine, to the likes of: Kreiger (one of my favs), Hart, Lilja, Brux, Rock Creek, Shilen, Pac-Nor, Douglas & I just bought a 31" 1-8.4" Obermeyer 5R in 6.5 for my 6.5WSM project. </p><p> </p><p>Stick with the good ones, yeah they may be a little more $$$, but there will be no "surprises" in the end. If you are going to drop the coin on a new stock & barrel, get the action trued up, some, especially the new Remington's can be quite unsquare. True the action face lap the lugs & true up the receiver threads. Will it help?? <u><strong>Some</strong></u> rifles shoot just fine without all of this done, but it will be FAR easier to do it now then find out you have to do it later.</p><p> </p><p>"Pet" loads are like Pit Bulls in my opinion, what behaves very well for shooter X, may very well bite YOUR hand off. Start with what bullet you would like to use & research data for that bullet, preferably from that manufacturers loading manual. Most all manufacturers indicate which powder was most accurate in their testing which seems to work well. Data can also be found in some online reloading forums, but remember, online you have no idea if "bubba" has any idea what he's doing or not. BE CAREFUL. You will generally find VERY sound advice from the folks on here, always start low & work up.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a pre x-mark trigger, you can tune those fellers to a very respectable weight & feel (if capable). If not, the Shilens & Jewels are top tier & highly recommended.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 591423, member: 23486"] The advice stating bbl lenght for the 264 starts at 26" is spot on, in my opinion:D 28" would be my choice. There are a literal TON of reputable barrel makers that can/will make your 264 shine, to the likes of: Kreiger (one of my favs), Hart, Lilja, Brux, Rock Creek, Shilen, Pac-Nor, Douglas & I just bought a 31" 1-8.4" Obermeyer 5R in 6.5 for my 6.5WSM project. Stick with the good ones, yeah they may be a little more $$$, but there will be no "surprises" in the end. If you are going to drop the coin on a new stock & barrel, get the action trued up, some, especially the new Remington's can be quite unsquare. True the action face lap the lugs & true up the receiver threads. Will it help?? [U][B]Some[/B][/U] rifles shoot just fine without all of this done, but it will be FAR easier to do it now then find out you have to do it later. "Pet" loads are like Pit Bulls in my opinion, what behaves very well for shooter X, may very well bite YOUR hand off. Start with what bullet you would like to use & research data for that bullet, preferably from that manufacturers loading manual. Most all manufacturers indicate which powder was most accurate in their testing which seems to work well. Data can also be found in some online reloading forums, but remember, online you have no idea if "bubba" has any idea what he's doing or not. BE CAREFUL. You will generally find VERY sound advice from the folks on here, always start low & work up. If you have a pre x-mark trigger, you can tune those fellers to a very respectable weight & feel (if capable). If not, the Shilens & Jewels are top tier & highly recommended. [/QUOTE]
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