Originally Posted by JohnBurns


I didn't really want to like the 26 Nosler but the SAAMI chamber is designed much better than the SAAMI .264 Win Mag, specifically the throat.

The 26 Nosler throat is still not right but won't die nearly as fast as a SAAMI .264 Win Mag throat. 3200fps/ 140gr bullet will come easier (26 Nosler) and at lower pressure, which will also benefit throat life.



This is the first time I have heard someone saying the 26 Nosler potentially having longer barrel life than the 264 WM. Care to estimate how many rounds the "average" 264 WM, 26 Nosler and 6.5/300 Wby would last?


Gerry.