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I've had both and don't think there's a lick of difference. I've still got a .257 though. Of course I'd like a .264 as well.
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Do like I do and own them both! Then you can find out which one is "better" (if that is possible)! That's what I plan on doing... I have an SPS SS .257 in a McSwirley, and plan on getting an M70 Sporter in .264.
This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.
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I like a 264, high BC bullets and mine shoots well.
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EddyBo,
You might run the same comparison using the 130 gr VLD in the 264 WM. I suspect the elevation difference between the two cartridges would disappear while still having an advantage in windage for the 264 WM, particularly if you run the 257 Wby at the velocity QL gave.
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Do you like "Winchester" or "Weatherby" better? Go with what tickles your fancy.
Of course, the 25 has the bottom covered better for varmint shooting; the 264 has the top covered better for elk.
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Why not one of each? That's always been my solution to this sort of question.
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That's our JB. Ever the practical one.
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Why not one of each? That's always been my solution to this sort of question. Exactly
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I agree. In this case about the only thing that would be better is "two of each", or better yet a couple of 7x57s.
Last edited by AlabamaEd; 01/25/12.
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Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.
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Why not one of each? That's always been my solution to this sort of question. Preach on brother; preach on!
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I own a 257 Roy and it is an absolute antelope and deer slayer with 100gr TSX's. If I had to live the rest of my hunting days with only one rifle...I could do worse than a 264WM. Don't know why but that cartridge has always interested me.
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My pick is the .264 Win Mag. It works real good.
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Yeah, but it's well-known that you won't even shoot at an animal unles it's two miles away....
What barrel length/twist are you using on your .264's?
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Based on that one, looks like a pack monster!
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Yeah, but it's well-known that you won't even shoot at an animal unles it's two miles away....
What barrel length/twist are you using on your .264's? 26 inches and 1 in 8 twist. It is MAGIC. Well maybe not MAGIC, but it works really really nice.
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Very nice ram, John. Man, sheep with heavily broomed horns sure have character, don't they!
What bullet do you usually use in the 264 for hunting?
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I am kind of fond of the 140gr VLD.
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