264WM powder

[gutshot8705]

Anyone got any suggestions for a powder for my 264WM and 120gr Sierra BTS? Been trying some WC872 but not very impressive.

 

[Jud96]

Anyone got any suggestions for a powder for my 264WM and 120gr Sierra BTS? Been trying some WC872 but not very impressive.

Try either H-4831 or IMR 4831.

 

[MagnumManiac]

Anyone got any suggestions for a powder for my 264WM and 120gr Sierra BTS? Been trying some WC872 but not very impressive.

I would try H1000, RL22 + RL25 for that bullet weight, they also would work well with heavier weights.
I had the best results with RL25 with bullets from 100gr on up in my 264.

Cheers.
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[benchracer]

Here is some Nosler data that might give you some ideas:

264 Winchester Magnum


Looks like they recommend IMR 4350 or Winchester Supreme 780 for bullets in that weight range. Retumbo is normally my powder for .264WM, but I have only used it with 140 grain bullets. It might be worth a try, though. Hodgdon data shows good velocity with 120 grain bullets:

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

 

[lloydsmale]

id try 4831, re19, re22 and 7828

 

[RT2506]

IMR 4350 works really well. It all depends on what you want to do with those 120 Sierras. Impact velocity 3000 fps and above is like a varmint bullet. Most awesome deer size game bullet I have found for my 264 Win mag is the 130 Nosler Accubond. Retumbo and a 27 3/4" barrel equal 3350 fps and under MOA accuracy and drops them in their tracks.

 

[Catbird]

IMR 4350 works really well. It all depends on what you want to do with those 120 Sierras. Impact velocity 3000 fps and above is like a varmint bullet. Most awesome deer size game bullet I have found for my 264 Win mag is the 130 Nosler Accubond. Retumbo and a 27 3/4" barrel equal 3350 fps and under MOA accuracy and drops them in their tracks.

I found IMR4350 to be very good in mine. Tried 4831 & Retumbo , but they were not very good.I think the 120's were too light for Retumbo.