Berger 156 & pre-64 264 Win Mag

[Kanab Ram]

I've seen a lot of buzz for the Berger 156 bullet for a 6.5 PRC. Most of the larger hunting load data I've seen for .264 loads are in 140 grain range. I would like your thoughts on loading this 6.5 bullet for use in a pre-64 .264 Model 70 primarily for elk.

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

What is the twist rate on your pre 64?

Frank

 

[Kanab Ram]

I believe the stock 26" barrel had a 1/9" twist.

 

[deadidarren]

I would be thinking not enough twist

 

[barefooter56]

I believe the stock 26" barrel had a 1/9" twist.

1/8 twist is minimum twist rate for the BERGER 156 EH bullet.

 

[Kanab Ram]

Thanks for the feedback. I may load some and see how they shoot.

 

[deadidarren]

Thanks for the feedback. I may load some and see how they shoot.

Just remember even if they group dosen't mean you are getting all the bc they have .

 

[FrankG]

Just remember even if they group dosen't mean you are getting all the bc they have .

BC will be effected. No way around it.

Yes factory original specs for 264wm is 9 twist and that is still the standard for that caliber on production guns.

Later, Frank
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