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Hi guys, Im 5 shots into my new, old 59' .264 win mag mod 70 Westerner, I was able to pick up 2 boxes of Win SuperX 140 to tune up and save brass. I had rather learn from you guys and save myself time and money. I am leaning toward 130 gr accubonds but am open to any and all, powders,primersand bullets. As stated I will be using once fired winchester brass. Thanks in advance, very best
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55 gr of MR-3100 (Old accurate bulk powder) behind 120-140 gr bullets have worked well for me for at least a couple decades, that combo has killed many truck loads of Antelope and Mule deer in southern WY, back when you could buy a General Lope tag over the counter and as many Limited Quota doe/fawn tags as you wanted.
The same amount(55 gr)is a good starting point with 4831. RL-22 or IMR 7828 like about 60 gr. IMR 4350 with similar charges will do the same thing as the 270 with similar bullet weights. A "pet load" I like to shoot is 30-35 gr of 4227 underneath a 87-100 grain bullet. If an SP this makes a great deer load out to 150 or more yds for "younglings" and the HP is great for varmints of the canine variety.
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My two current favorite loads are 62.5 gr H4831 behind a 125 gr Nosler partition and 68 gr of Ramshot magnum behind a 120 gr ttsx. I partially resize my cases so where I get a slight resistance when closing the bolt, I use Winchester mag primers. I also have a Pre 64 westerner with a stainless steel barrel, don't know if they all came that way or not. I purchased mine in 1975 for $325.00, came with a 6X Redfield wide view, been wanting to get a 3x9 but can't bring myself to do it because that scope and rifle have been togeather so long.
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Try WC-872 US-869 RL-33 with the 140's
Slow burning powder is best in the .264
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like Freddy above,I started with 125 nosler & H4831, also used mag-pro with the 140 gr,since the 130gr accu-bond came out Ive stayed with that and retumbo with 250 primers,this combo really delivers the mail.
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Retumbo and 140 gr VLD's.
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125gr Partitions and 7828: 3300+ fps. Great open country deer load.
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My first .264 was a Westerner, and after considerable experimentation I ended up using Ramshot Magnum with 140's at around 3225 fps and very good accuracy.
My present .264 has a 24" barrel with a 1-8 twist, and I've experimented with it even more. Magnum is most accurate with 125-130-grain bullets at around 3250-3300, but Reloder 25 is most accurate with 140's at 3100-3150. Retumbo also shows promise, but I haven't had the chance to experiment with it as much as I'd like.
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68 gr retumbo and 140 Bergers. Has shot well in 3 rifles.
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Try WC-872 US-869 RL-33 with the 140's
Slow burning powder is best in the .264 If I had a .264, I'd be trying the very slow powders. I picked up a can of RL-33 and may try it in a good bud's .264 WM. DF
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130 gr Accubond and 68.0 gr Ramshot Magnum or 120 gr Ballistic tip and 62.0 gr of H4831sc
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Thanks guys, what primers do you like the best, I realize I may have to use whats on the shelf at local GS. Retumbo and 140 gr VLD's. win mod 70 are you running the 140 VLD's and Retumbo in a std; mod 70 Westerner? I like what Ive seen on the VLD's once you get length tuned in. very best
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rl 25 and retumbo.
I am looking for the 129 LR AB's
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I use Winchester mag primers with all my 264 loads.
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Found this load to work in my Mod. 70 sporter 26" -
RL-33 - 74 gr. 3.3 coal Rem 9 1/2M primers 3-shot group of .531 @ 100.
Started at 70 grains and worked my way up. Hard bolt lift starting at 70 but got progressively easier as the load warmed up. No pressure signs (no case bulge, split cases, extractor marks, cratered or backed out primers. Primer pockets still good and tight.
I'll load some more up and try it at longer ranges and see how they hold up. Provided the winds don't get too bad.
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75.o to 76.o gr US-869 with the 139 Scenar and Fed 215. This in a 9" twister.
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Just wondering what you will be hunting with the 264? There is bullets and powder to shoot everything from ground hogs to moose. The Model 70 I had liked the Sierra 100gr HP at around 3600fps. It was very accurate.
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Update on my 264 load with RL 33 - Found a 'better' load 1 grain more! 75 gr RL 33, 142 gr ABLR, Nosler case, Rem 9 1/2M primer. Magnetospeed showed average fps of 3080 or so. 5 shot group = .395.
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