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I have been toying with the idea of buying a new rifle for a few elk hunts, but I really have other things I should spend my money on (I know, I know, a rifle is never a bad purchase). I have a 264 win mag that I have used on deer for 30 years. I currently shoot the 130 accubonds and it performs well on our S.C. deer. For those that have shot elk with a 264 mag, what bullets do you like best? I am leaning towards a 140 grain partition, but am open to other ideas. Now, if I can find a way to lose about a pound and a half off the rifle it will feel a lot more nimble. It's a 700 Classic with a Leupold 30mm VX6 so it's pretty heavy right now. I have been thinking about buying a McMillan Edge for it, but then I might as well get that Tikka Superlite in 300wm I have been thinking about . Dan
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Well Dan, I’m guessing that you are from Louisiana.....if so, I grew-up just a bit north of you (Zachary). I’m unapologetically a huge Barnes bullet fan. Personally, I’d look at the 127 grain LRX. After that, take a look at at the Hammer Bullets, lastly....you have the “tried and proven” Nosler Partition! I’ve used Barnes mono bullets since 1993, and have never had a disappointment! Of course....there’s always a first time for everything! Good Luck with the bullet choice and the elk hunt!
I’m also “very” opinionated of caliber selection for elk. While many elk are killed every year with smaller, less horsepower rounds....I like elk calibers that start a .3 in the caliber designation! memtb
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Have not used the 264 but the Partition would never be a choice as well as the Barnes LRX. These and the Accubond and Interboad have worked great in my 6.5x55.
A friend got the Tikka in 300WSM which allegedly kicks less than the 300WM and it was too much for him. He ended up getting a muzzle break. this partly due to too much load work up with 60 + shot strings.
Although maybe not cost effective the 264 with an edge stock and a lighter scope would be an excellent mountain rifle. Even a light 264 is fairly manageable in the recoil department.
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130 or 140 Accubond will serve you well in 264 Win Mag. I have recently started messing with the Barnes bullets. I loaded some 120 TTSX in my 264 Win Mag for a hog trip in Texas. It performed very well. Shot one in between the eyes and the bullet traveled length wise and blew out the left ham on exit. We figured the bullet traveled better than three and a half feet. The 120 TTSX is traveling 3400+ FPS out of my 26” Sako.
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Thanks for the suggestions
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That 120 TTSX would have me interested.
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The Nosler 125 Partition has been killing elk for years in my country.. Top choice for the .264,,
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In my 26 Nosler, the 120 TTSX and 120 E-Tip are ballistic twins, both half MOA at 400 yds.
They kill well with lots of tissue damage, terminal performance about equal.
The 127 LRX, in this rifle, is not quite as accurate, still MOA or better.
Any of these should work well in the .264 WM. They’d be high on my list.
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Some times the Nosler Partition is difficult to make accurate in a lot of guns. If you can get it to perform to your accuracy standards, It is the gold standard in most hunters book. Remember you really don't need 1/2 inch accuracy at a hundred yds for an elk. They are rather large animals.
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I have been toying with the idea of buying a new rifle for a few elk hunts, but I really have other things I should spend my money on (I know, I know, a rifle is never a bad purchase). I have a 264 win mag that I have used on deer for 30 years. I currently shoot the 130 accubonds and it performs well on our S.C. deer. For those that have shot elk with a 264 mag, what bullets do you like best? I am leaning towards a 140 grain partition, but am open to other ideas. Now, if I can find a way to lose about a pound and a half off the rifle it will feel a lot more nimble. It's a 700 Classic with a Leupold 30mm VX6 so it's pretty heavy right now. I have been thinking about buying a McMillan Edge for it, but then I might as well get that Tikka Superlite in 300wm I have been thinking about . Dan What is the longest range at which you would shoot? Choose accordingly.
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My Sako 264 Win Mag shot a five shot two inch group at 400 yards with the 120 TTSX. I use my Sako for my woods/mountain rifle. For setting up to shoot across bean fields or out west open country I use my Sendero 264 Win Mag with 130 or 140 Accubonds running over 3000 FPS. I’m starting to like the Barnes but I am not completely sold on them yet. But that is based on kills of the Accubonds vs Barnes.
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I doubt seriously I would shoot more than 400. I’ve taken deer at 425 but that’s certainly not the norm.
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I doubt seriously I would shoot more than 400. I’ve taken deer at 425 but that’s certainly not the norm. So under 500 yards. B.C. will matter for wind drift but not a great deal. Bullet construction would be more important to me, with a concern that it would hold together at high velocity (close range) impacts. At 500 most .264 WM loads will have enough velocity remaining to ensure reliable expansion. My choices are the same I use in my 2.57 Roberts (+P loads), 65-06AI, .280 Rem, 7mm RM and various .30's: Barnes TTSX and LRX Nosler AB and LRAB Swift Scirocco and A-Frame North Fork SS Speer Grand Slam Nosler Partition I use them with equal confidence. When it comes time to load for hunting, the choice is based on the loads I've previously worked up and the bullets I have on hand.
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If under 400 for a 6.5, I'd run the 140 NP, 127 LRX, or 140 Hornady IB for elk. Couple of other secondary choices that would be fine too, including the 140 Berger VLD....
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I'm running the 142 LRAB pushed by some RL33. Through both shoulders on this one at 137 yards.
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I’d take the 140 partition all day every day. I load them in a 256 Newton, a 6.5 creemoor and a 6.5x55.
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My 264 is loaded with the 140 Accubonds over Retumbo for about 3200 from my Model 70. I have yet to take an elk with it but have 0 qualms about carrying it. It's accurate and easy to carry. I'd go for the EDGE filled stock of your choice and see how it changes it. Mine sat in the original Sporter stock and switching the Hunters EDGE made a world of difference in the rifle.
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I am a monometal fan, so a 130 gr TSX is where I would start.
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