Which .264 cal to run 156 Berger’s

[JP20]

I'm looking to add another gun and the main requirement is the 156 Berger's as my bullet. My question is what do you feel the most efficient cartridge is for that bullet? It will be my lightweight deer rifle and elk rifle for the wife. Already decided on a NX8 for the glass

 

[FEENIX]

I'm looking to add another gun and the main requirement is the 156 Berger's as my bullet. My question is what do you feel the most efficient cartridge is for that bullet? It will be my lightweight deer rifle and elk rifle for the wife. Already decided on a NX8 for the glass

Are you having it built or a factory rifle offering? Budget? What do you consider lightweight? Do you reload?

For factory and if you can wait, checkout the new Savage ultralite in 6.5 PRC @ 6 LBS >>> https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577

 

[JP20]

Haven't decided on custom or factory, been looking at fierce firearms and seekings a little bit. And yes I reload

 

[30BR]

IMHO, a CM doesn't have the oomph to drive that bullet. I'd suggest at least a 6.5-284 7.5 twist, or larger chambering.

 

[JP20]

I agree, cm is not an option for me. 6.5 prc, 26 nosler, 264 wm, etc

 

[30BR]

Take a look here...

Best 6.5mm Cartridge (Virtual Shootout)

I tested the 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55 Swedish, .260 Remington, 6.5-284 Norma, 26 Nosler, .264 Winchester Magnum, 6.5-300 Weatherby. So which one is best? The results may surprise you!

skyaboveus.com

 

[Rhett Crider]

264WM will push a 156 to 3100 MV when broke in. 26" barrel/ 8 twist. And accurate.
Rhett

 

[sedancowboy]

Don't pass up the 6.5 SAUM It will drive the 156 at 3100 in a short action and ADG makes good brass for it.

 

[L.Sherm]

I would definitely go with one of the faster 6.5's or it's just a wash with minimal to no gain over a 140 other than just a bigger bullet. The problem is bigger 6.5's can be tough on barrels if you wanna shoot them alot.

 

[elkaholic]

6.5 Sherman Max
up to 3250' and ADG Head stamped brass!
shermanwildcatcartridges.com

 

[FEENIX]

264WM will push a 156 to 3100 MV when broke in. 26" barrel/ 8 twist. And accurate.
Rhett

Agreed! She's not light but specifically built to propel the 156 Berger with 26" x-caliber 1:7" 5R Sendero contour. I just need to find the time to headspace it.

 

[Rhett Crider]

Agreed! She's not light but specifically built to propel the 156 Berger with 26" x-caliber 1:7" 5R Sendero contour. I just need to find the time to headspace it.

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Need to try some N570 on that babe. It'll make you smile

 

[FEENIX]

Need to try some N570 on that babe. It'll make you smile

I'd love too but N570s are like unicorns.

 

[imartin]

I have always had "a thing" for the 264 W.M. Had one for a short while about 10 years ago but I was young(er) and naive(er?) so I had it built on an action that was too short to optimize the cartridge and put a 1:9T barrel on it instead of 1:8. I was disappointed with not being able to take full potential of the cartridge, along with a few other annoying characteristics of that particular rifle, so down the road it went. That's a long winded way of saying, I wouldn't hesitate to do a 264 Win Mag and I probably will one of these days. Also 6.5 SS/SST/Max, 6.5-284, 6.5 SAUM, and 6.5 WSM all intrigue me.