270 WSM vs 264 Win Mag - Page 2

SansSouci · January 21, 2017, 01:18 PM

But for the 7MM Rem Mag, the .264 WM might still be around.

There is no practical difference between the .270 Win & .270 Win shorty.

reynolds357 · January 21, 2017, 10:00 PM

Not much. That's why I like my 270 WBY.

natman · January 22, 2017, 12:39 PM

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Terrible barrel wear. The .264 is a barrel burner, dont let anyone tell you otherwise. I do not know exact count, but all were definitely under 1000 rounds. Probably in the high 800's to mid 900's.

I agree that the 264 is a bit too overbore and barrel life will be on the short side regardless, but I have to wonder how much of the terrible barrel burning is due to:

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I run the .264 Win Mags. according to some old data that is well above current published max. Due to the hot loads, case life is not wonderful. Winchester cases are the best I have used(for life, not quality) and they last 6 or 7 times before the primer pockets get too loose.

At any rate, I'd recommend the 270 WSM. Shoots plenty flat, ammo is easy to find, better barrel life and all in a short action.

TheFriendlyMarksman · January 25, 2017, 11:58 PM

They're both good, but factory ammo for the 264 Win is hard to find.

Nunya53 · January 29, 2017, 05:14 PM

Picked up a new FN Winchester M70 in 264 WM last summer....love it at the range and can't wait to take it back home to Kansas looking for a big ole white tail.....

Nunya

RaySendero · January 29, 2017, 05:57 PM

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its_a_dinger wrote:

270 WSM vs 264 Win Mag
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The reason I have selected these two cartridges is because they are surprisingly close in drop and drift with the 270 winning at energy, all measured out to 1000yds. I don't feel the need to go to a .30+ cal because I will be punching paper/steel and won't enjoy the recoil/price.

dinger,

I sure sounds like you want a 1000 yd target rifle,
yet your picking hunting cartridges.

Have you given any thought to picking a rifle - If so what?

edward hogan · February 7, 2017, 02:04 PM

Why not go 6.5/284 Norma?

RaySendero · February 12, 2017, 12:18 PM

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RaySendero wrote:

dinger,

I sure sounds like you want a 1000 yd target rifle,
yet your picking hunting cartridges.

Have you given any thought to picking a rifle - If so what?

dinger,

The reasons I mentioned this is that:

1) At 1,000 yds, the rifle will be more of a factor for accuracy, than the cartridge.

2) The cartridges you are thinking about will certainly work.
But the resale and value of that rifle will be better if
you use a more common target one like edward just said.

January 21, 2017, 01:18 PM	#26
SansSouci Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2013 Location: Heart of Reagan Country Posts: 479	But for the 7MM Rem Mag, the .264 WM might still be around. There is no practical difference between the .270 Win & .270 Win shorty.

January 21, 2017, 10:00 PM	#27
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Not much. That's why I like my 270 WBY.

January 25, 2017, 11:58 PM	#29
TheFriendlyMarksman Member Join Date: January 25, 2017 Posts: 33	They're both good, but factory ammo for the 264 Win is hard to find.

January 29, 2017, 05:14 PM	#30
Nunya53 Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2006 Location: Sherwood, AR Posts: 207	Picked up a new FN Winchester M70 in 264 WM last summer....love it at the range and can't wait to take it back home to Kansas looking for a big ole white tail..... Nunya

February 7, 2017, 02:04 PM	#32
edward hogan Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 133	Why not go 6.5/284 Norma?