One correction from your original post.. There were 24,114 rifles made in .264WM (pre-64s) according to Rule's book, 13th on the list of chambering rarities.. Tops is the .300 Savage with only 362 made, down to the .30-06 of which 208,218 rifles were made..
Yeah, do some reloading.. It's a very fun round to shoot.. Keep in mind that your rifle most likely has a short throat due to the bullet used for that chambering in the day which had a step design.. Be careful not to jam a modern bullet into the lands. Consider trying 120 gr pills to start..
Have fun!!
