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I'm using Nosler brass in mine. All I did with the cases is neck-size them and load them. I'll check the shoulder and might bump it back a bit. Works in mine so far. With some Winchester 2x fired I got when I first got the rifle, I full length resized then neck-sized.


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Thanks Bear. I’ve been trying to decide on buying a neck die. Guess I may as well pony up for one this week. Any particular die you’re partial to?

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I don't believe Lee makes a collet die for it, which is unfortunate because that's the way to go for neck sizing. The Redding bushing dies and bushings are quite expensive, and IMO conventional neck sizing dies are to be avoided.

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Looks like you're right. Lee doesn't make a collet die for the .264WM. And yes the Redding collet dies are pretty pricey. Maybe I'll just setup my FL sizing die to bump the shoulder minimal.

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Originally Posted by x2mosg
Looks like you're right. Lee doesn't make a collet die for the .264WM. And yes the Redding collet bushing dies are pretty pricey. Maybe I'll just setup my FL sizing die to bump the shoulder minimal.


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I had a past member modify a Lee collet die for use with my .264WM. The die works as it should...but I never could get runout to a satisfactory level (my goal is 0.004" or less).

I considered going the Redding bushing die route but tried a RCBS FL sizer I had on hand first. With the expander stem removed, I set the die so that it just kissed the shoulder of some fire-formed brass. I then replaced the sizer stem and played with its position a bit, starting with all the way down (decapping position) to fully raised. With the stem just a few turns short of fully raised, I am regularly achieving runout of 0.001-0.002" on sized cases. I do have to decap in a separate step though...oh well.

I also have a Redding body die on hand so if these cases ever get a bit tight to chamber I will just bump it back a little without messing with the RCBS sizing die settings.

While I would like to try a factory Lee collet for this rifle, I just can't bring myself to spend another $70 not knowing if it will make any improvement over my current set up.

As for loads, I am currently running 140gr NPTs, Win case, Fed 215, and 67.0gr of Magnum for 3150fps.
I have also had good luck with 120gr TTSXs, Win case, Fed 215, and 70.0gr of Magnum for 3380fps.

Plan to play a little this year with IMR 7977 (already on hand) and 8133 (if I can find any).

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Reading this reminds me of why I use a 270 Win and a rangefinder.



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Originally Posted by RinB
Reading this reminds me of why I use a 270 Win and a rangefinder.



I really did like my 264 WM, it worked very well in so many ways. Since I got my 270 Win I found it also did everything I would want especially since I don't shoot at the extreme ranges where the 264 shines. Retumbo and the 130 gr Swift was my favourite load in the 264. That bullet is one of the best all around bullets in the 264 WM for pretty much any hoofed game in N.A.


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Originally Posted by rcamuglia
Try WC-872
US-869
RL-33 with the 140's

Slow burning powder is best in the .264

Posters are asking about die choices. I like Lee Collett neck sizer. Some claim even better performance with expensive Comp dies.

What’s your favorite combo?

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I found a Hornady universal 6.5 neck sizer. Works well on mine. For the body die I'm using an old set of RCBS dies I picked up at a pawn shop for $5. They'll de-prime and bump the shoulder back enough.


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.264 pet load is a 129 grain Hornady at 3300fps with H-870. It's been in my 24" Savage 110. I got 3200fps with factory 140 winchester! 100 grain factory Winchester didn't do much faster. Now I've moved from MT to NC and two of 3 rifles I've bought here are .264's. Both are pre-64 Winchesters, a featherweight (1962) and a Westerner (1960). Has anyone seen one marked "Westerner"?

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Originally Posted by Archie2
Both are pre-64 Winchesters, a featherweight (1962) and a Westerner (1960). Has anyone seen one marked "Westerner"?


Have a Westerner. 26" barrel.


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The featherweight was called a westerner also

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The following loads are safe in my rifles: Win Extreme Weather 26" bbl 1/9 twist. Barnes 120gr TSX--. 74.5grs Vihatvuori 24N41 3433 fps.
Ruger 24" factory 1/9 . 140gr Sierra BT.-- 76 grs Vihatvuori 24N41 3211 fps.
Custom 26" Bbl 1/8 Barnes 100gr TTSX -- 73 gr IMR-7828 3720 fps
Pre 64 Win. 26" Bbl 1/9 Sierra 140 gr BT. Ranshot Magnum 69 grs 3240 FPS

If you use any of these loads start at least 10% less.

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