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Very cool! Didn't know something like that existed. Figured it was reload or factory ammo with no in between. Will check em out. Thank you!Ammunition – Copper Creek Cartridge Co.
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Indeed…. In a 3" mag box it's always been a little better than the Creed.
Good to know about the Rugers. I have been in the full custom rabbit hole and hadn't necessarily considered going factory for a rifle. I have become picky over the years (spoiled to some I would guess
) and hadn't looked into them. No reason besides I was pretty set on piecing together a full custom. I know where Three Rivers is at. I am actually in Sherwood, though. It is family friends who have the property in La Pine. Beautiful country.
Oh, for sure! There are units in our military currently using it in bolt guns and for good reason.
Yup the 264 win mag shouldn't be obscure. That's what I thought about all the hype over the wsm cartridges. So I bought a 270wsm thinking I'm going to get something that's totally awesome. That's gen X talk if you're confused@Rotten is right about being limited to factory ammo. .308 Win, 6.5 PRC, even the 6.5 Creedmoor are pretty good options if you don't handload. Creedmoor is also great if you're recoil averse. Creedmoor; you might shorten your range for elk vs some of the other cartridges though. I have a relative who shoots tiny little groups at 300 yds with his suppressed Creedmoor. He is a big ol' boy who hates recoil. Funny thing is his little wife shoots .308 Win.
Not that the .264 WM is "obscure". Its not. It's a classic high velocity 6.5! I'd take a custom to my specs 264 WM every day over most 6.5's except maybe the Nosler, if brass availability wasn't such a headache.
In short action, I'd go 6.5-300 WSM. But I ain't shootin' no stinkin' inconsistent factory ammo!
The wsm's are cool cartridges and the 270 is definitely overlooked. Not as many people seem to be into the .277/6.8 bullets these days. The good ole 270 win is a cool round too. Would still love to own a pre-64 in 270 someday.Yup the 264 win mag shouldn't be obscure. That's what I thought about all the hype over the wsm cartridges. So I bought a 270wsm thinking I'm going to get something that's totally awesome. That's gen X talk if you're confused
Anyway 20 plus year's later it's not so cool,hot,or in demand
Still a great round that you can't find brass for unless you're willing to spend 100 dollars for 50 PC's
I wonder how the old cowboy's felt about smokeless powder out away from big cities,?
Real world you can't go wrong with either choice, They'll do you proud on elk and yotes to a long freaking ways and much past 500 for sure!
Snork. Sure would be entertaining to hear his best guess why only 250 yds)
Bullet availability and faster barrel twists have changed many things lately and prompted renewed interest. My .264 WM with a 26" barrel has a 1:7" primarily built for the heavies, i.e. 156 Bergers. Unfortunately, I have not done any load development yet.Yup the 264 win mag shouldn't be obscure. That's what I thought about all the hype over the wsm cartridges. So I bought a 270wsm thinking I'm going to get something that's totally awesome. That's gen X talk if you're confused
Anyway 20 plus year's later it's not so cool,hot,or in demand
Still a great round that you can't find brass for unless you're willing to spend 100 dollars for 50 PC's
I wonder how the old cowboy's felt about smokeless powder out away from big cities,?
Why on earth would you state that your max distance on elk with the 6.5 PRC is 250 yds?Welcome to LRH.
20" Barrel + buying ammo + dogs to Elk =
6.5 PRC. Max distance for Elk =250yds.
Have Fun.
215 Berger in a WSM? That sounds like a great combo. I really need to figure out a way to reload.
Yes, and will thrive even more with COAL over 3" - reloading is the way to go.
Oh, I'm sure. Might need to talk with some family members about having a reloading set up at their place until I can make room lol.
