Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Long Range Hunting Winchester model 70 sporter 264 win mag

Ok guys, I just purchased a new Win model 70 sporter in a 264 win mag 1:9 twist. I am wanting to set it up for long range hunting an maybe 1000 yard target.. I am gonna stay all factory with the gun no stock update. I would like preferences an ideas on bases an rings. I will prolly put a Bushnell DMR or Bushnell 4.5-18 LHRS on the gun. I would like any input or advice on the set up for best accuracy.

Thanks

The most solid set up will be one that eliminates physical connection points. In my order of preference: DNZ Game Reaper one-piece, one base ring/mount sets, next would be Talley Light-Weights, DNZ Hunt Master, etc. one-piece, two base ring/mount sets, and third would be a Picatinny rail/ring set. Everything else follows. The pic rail setup is by far the most common among the dedicated target and long-range groups. You can get up to +20 MOA versions of all the above choices.

Thanks for the info!! Much appreciated.

I would use a rail because of the elevation preloads available and flexible ring placement.

If weight in not a concern I would go with Burris Signature rings and what ever bases would work. Otherwise I would use Tally.

I owned a NH Classic Sporter in 264 a few years ago and had great luck with 140 VLDs and H1000. Was running Talleys and tried a few scopes on there.

TND, the 1-9 twist stabilized the 140s ok?

Buy the Talley two piece, you won't be sorry

I didn't realize that Win went with a 1 in 9 twist? Why not a 1 in 8??

Because if your gonna go wood, blued, CRF, paltry COAL confines, and crappy stock ergos on a Long Range gun... you might as well go the whole nine and twist it poorly to boot. A gloss finish Zeiss in windage adjustable bases would take it over the top....

Lol

There is a huge shortage or "classy" LR rigs
I found the 9 twist just fine w/ the 140s at near sea level.

This group was at 212 yards IIRC.

If I were setting it up for 1000 yds. then I would use a 20 MOA rail also. Not the prettiest, but the most functional.

Good to know. I have a Model 70 extreme weather .264 wm. Also 1-9 twist. Mine is a 26" barrel. Haven't tried anything over 130 grain yet. Looks like that will change. Goodshot

I have the Ruger Hawkeye 24 inch tube 1:8 an it shoots the 143 VLD X with h1000 at 100 yds 5/8 group very well pleased.. I am gonna try 123 A Max in my 1:9 model 70 26 inch tube hoping to get some good groups there

Nice group TDN.. I am currently using 143 eld x an 62 grains of h1000 5/8 group at 100 out of my Ruger Hawkeye 24 inch 264

"Ebony" tips and red pads.... are for chicks with Jungle Fever.... not rifles.

TDN, looks good to me. OP, I like your rifle, have always liked the M70s.

It may be awhile before I get mine all set up but when I do I will post some pics. Thanks for all the replies an help.

I'd like to see RL26 tested in the 264 Win. I suspect good things.