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156 EOL at 3100 FPS
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<blockquote data-quote="dougduey" data-source="post: 1859113" data-attributes="member: 33159"><p>I see you said you live in Poland, so my first thought is for you to research which cartridges have the most available components, specifically brass. That's going to be your biggest issue. </p><p>Now, the 264 Win or the 26 Nosler are probably your best bet for brass and achieving the velocity you want out of the 156 gr Berger, plus they've been around awhile (specifically the 264 Win). The PRC won't get you there, mainly because it's built on a short or medium action. I have a 6.5-284 Norma built on a long action. I don't shoot the 156, but I could probably get close to 3100 fps with RL26. But, even if I did, that's running it at absolute max, while the 264 Win or 26 Nosler will get your speeds with more mild loads.Your brass will last much longer, as well as your barrel. The new Weatherby will have only Weatherby brass available for the moment. We'll see if other manufacturers come into the game if the cartridge catches on. Plus, any Weatherby brass is very expensive.</p><p>I went through this thought process a few years ago when I wanted a 338 caliber. I purchased a 338 Lapua over a RUM because there was a ton of brass available from multiple manufacturers, while the RUM had very few offerings, if you could even find some.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougduey, post: 1859113, member: 33159"] I see you said you live in Poland, so my first thought is for you to research which cartridges have the most available components, specifically brass. That’s going to be your biggest issue. Now, the 264 Win or the 26 Nosler are probably your best bet for brass and achieving the velocity you want out of the 156 gr Berger, plus they’ve been around awhile (specifically the 264 Win). The PRC won’t get you there, mainly because it’s built on a short or medium action. I have a 6.5-284 Norma built on a long action. I don’t shoot the 156, but I could probably get close to 3100 fps with RL26. But, even if I did, that’s running it at absolute max, while the 264 Win or 26 Nosler will get your speeds with more mild loads.Your brass will last much longer, as well as your barrel. The new Weatherby will have only Weatherby brass available for the moment. We’ll see if other manufacturers come into the game if the cartridge catches on. Plus, any Weatherby brass is very expensive. I went through this thought process a few years ago when I wanted a 338 caliber. I purchased a 338 Lapua over a RUM because there was a ton of brass available from multiple manufacturers, while the RUM had very few offerings, if you could even find some. [/QUOTE]
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