Some really like the .264 WM and it's a good round. RL-33 seems to be popular with 140's.
My experience with that round, I found it to be quirky and not as easy to load for as the 26 Nosler. If one starts with US 869 and works up loads, the 26 Nosler is about there. Pretty easy to work up loads, straight forward with the right powder.
Both rounds can be rough on barrels, but for hunting guns, so what. Just don't get them too hot and they'll do OK.
The 6.5-300 Wby is a 3.6" round vs. the 3.4" 26 Nosler round. I like a full 3.6" with the Nosler for more COAL freedom. The Wby will beat the Nos by 100 fps, burns a good bit more powder.
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