.264 WM fans

turner · 05-14-2008, 08:27 AM

I have noticed a couple of fans of the great .264WM here. I happened across a model I never knew existed and thought I'd share with anyone interested.

Remington Model 700™ CDL .264

SwedeSteve · 05-14-2008, 09:19 AM

Looks like a nice rifle!

turner · 05-14-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Looks like a nice rifle!

How about this one...in 45/70 ?

GunsAmerica - REMINGTON DOUBLE RIFLE SPR 22 - Remington Rifles - Modern > Non-Model 700 - Guns For Sale & Gun Auctions

rdale501 · 05-14-2008, 03:31 PM

I have a mod 700 in .264 mag, that dates back to 1964. I bought the gun used and have no idea how many rounds have gone through it. It serves me well, I use it for deer and antelope, for which I bilieve it cannot be beat... I would not hesitate to use it on elk, if it were the only option I had. I do think there are better rounds suited for elk though. You may have heard it is hard on barrels, I don't think it is any worse than a 7mm mag. provided you aren't loading it to the absolute max. It is a tack driver and shoots very flat. Too bad it got a bad name early on, some gun writers labled it as a barrel burner, this happened to the 220 swift also and there are a couple of guys at our rifle range who can prove this wrong, it just depends on how hot you make the loads.

SwedeSteve · 05-14-2008, 03:51 PM

I agree.

Ron AKA · 05-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Nice looking guns. I thought the Sendero was the only current model in .264. They are up there as barrel burners, but probably not as bad as the .257 Weatherby. For hunting 600-700 rounds per barrel is not too bad. There is no doubt that the .264 is ok for elk, and I would suggest more than just ok. Fine on moose too. I would use and have used 140 Nostler Partitions for elk and moose.

Ron

turner · 05-14-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron AKA

Nice looking guns. I thought the Sendero was the only current model in .264. They are up there as barrel burners, but probably not as bad as the .257 Weatherby. For hunting 600-700 rounds per barrel is not too bad. There is no doubt that the .264 is ok for elk, and I would suggest more than just ok. Fine on moose too. I would use and have used 140 Nostler Partitions for elk and moose.

Ron

I recently bought a 6.5Rem mag which is very close to the .264 and pretty much a ballistic twin to the typical 6.5/.284 loadings. I'll likely only use it on deer sized game having heavier rifles for heavier game already. I'm thinking the 125gr Nosler Partition should work well. What do you think?

Asphalt Cowboy · 05-14-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by turner

I'm thinking the 125gr Nosler Partition should work well. What do you think?

That should be a good combination, just stick with moderate velocities and you shouldn't have any bullet performance issues.

Something I've never heard or seen is comments concerning "lack" of bullet performance in the .264 WM. I've always chalked it up to close range, 75 or so yards, and the high velocity. But that was the only time I've nearly lost a deer as well as having to shoot one twice.

nathangdad · 05-14-2008, 10:35 PM

This cartridge got off to a rough start "way back when" but
really does have a devoted following.

Congrats to Remington for recognizing the supporters of this
cartridge.

05-14-2008, 08:27 AM	#1
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	.264 WM fans I have noticed a couple of fans of the great .264WM here. I happened across a model I never knew existed and thought I'd share with anyone interested. Remington Model 700™ CDL .264

05-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#2
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 6,922	Looks like a nice rifle! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 6,922	I agree. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#9
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,862	Great find This cartridge got off to a rough start "way back when" but really does have a devoted following. Congrats to Remington for recognizing the supporters of this cartridge.

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05-14-2008, 03:31 PM	#4
rdale501 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 374	I have a mod 700 in .264 mag, that dates back to 1964. I bought the gun used and have no idea how many rounds have gone through it. It serves me well, I use it for deer and antelope, for which I bilieve it cannot be beat... I would not hesitate to use it on elk, if it were the only option I had. I do think there are better rounds suited for elk though. You may have heard it is hard on barrels, I don't think it is any worse than a 7mm mag. provided you aren't loading it to the absolute max. It is a tack driver and shoots very flat. Too bad it got a bad name early on, some gun writers labled it as a barrel burner, this happened to the 220 swift also and there are a couple of guys at our rifle range who can prove this wrong, it just depends on how hot you make the loads.

05-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#6
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	Nice looking guns. I thought the Sendero was the only current model in .264. They are up there as barrel burners, but probably not as bad as the .257 Weatherby. For hunting 600-700 rounds per barrel is not too bad. There is no doubt that the .264 is ok for elk, and I would suggest more than just ok. Fine on moose too. I would use and have used 140 Nostler Partitions for elk and moose. Ron