Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
264 win or 6.5 284
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 1437312" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Tough decision, really. I have had a 6.5-284 for quiet a few years now and have killed a ton of deer with it. All were one shot propositions. I replaced the Savage factory barrel on this rifle at 900ish rounds. Not because it was shot out, just because I had the funds and wanted another barrel. It was shooting sub 1/2" when I screwed it off.</p><p>A friend of mine wanted it and the Lapua brass that I had (original 100 pieces) so we did some horse trading/bartering. The brass had nine firings on it and the primer pockets were still good and snug. I ran some stout loads but nothing to over the top. I did anneal it every 3rd or 4th firing. This is good brass! I wish they would make belted magnums!</p><p>I put a 28" Lothar Walther stainless back on the ole girl and it is proving to be just as good. Using Norma brass this time, just for S&G's and it's pretty good too. So far, I've only experimented with the ELD-X & M's and they have been accurate and consistent out to 1500yds. I did get the 147 ELD-M's to over 3100fps with RL-26 during load development but that was the ceiling and backed it down. Very tight group at this speed but was getting ejector marks and stiff bolts. Now that the weather is getting better and the days longer, hopefully I can get some of the new 150gn SMK's and 156gn Bergers (are they out yet?) to try out.</p><p></p><p>All that to say, "I'd love to have a .264WinMag to play with"! Especially now that heavier pills are hitting the streets. Never had one but the .264 WM will be a daisy with theses babies. "Where's the earth shattering Ka-Boom?" Just seems like it will be the perfect size for these and not too overbore.</p><p></p><p>Trying to decide on which one to get, and not having owned either before, would be a tough decision for me, I think. I love accuracy but speed is addictive so I would swing toward the .264 WinMag. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Good luck! johnnyk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 1437312, member: 307"] Tough decision, really. I have had a 6.5-284 for quiet a few years now and have killed a ton of deer with it. All were one shot propositions. I replaced the Savage factory barrel on this rifle at 900ish rounds. Not because it was shot out, just because I had the funds and wanted another barrel. It was shooting sub 1/2" when I screwed it off. A friend of mine wanted it and the Lapua brass that I had (original 100 pieces) so we did some horse trading/bartering. The brass had nine firings on it and the primer pockets were still good and snug. I ran some stout loads but nothing to over the top. I did anneal it every 3rd or 4th firing. This is good brass! I wish they would make belted magnums! I put a 28" Lothar Walther stainless back on the ole girl and it is proving to be just as good. Using Norma brass this time, just for S&G's and it's pretty good too. So far, I've only experimented with the ELD-X & M's and they have been accurate and consistent out to 1500yds. I did get the 147 ELD-M's to over 3100fps with RL-26 during load development but that was the ceiling and backed it down. Very tight group at this speed but was getting ejector marks and stiff bolts. Now that the weather is getting better and the days longer, hopefully I can get some of the new 150gn SMK's and 156gn Bergers (are they out yet?) to try out. All that to say, "I'd love to have a .264WinMag to play with"! Especially now that heavier pills are hitting the streets. Never had one but the .264 WM will be a daisy with theses babies. "Where's the earth shattering Ka-Boom?" Just seems like it will be the perfect size for these and not too overbore. Trying to decide on which one to get, and not having owned either before, would be a tough decision for me, I think. I love accuracy but speed is addictive so I would swing toward the .264 WinMag. :) Good luck! johnnyk. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
264 win or 6.5 284
Top