85 grain HP in 264 Win mag

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dustin280zx

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I have some sierra 6.5mm 85gr hollow point I was going to use for paper practice and the occasional long shot on groundhogs for some fun. Hodgdon's website lists some loads for an 85 gr. in 264 win mag but would like some input from someone who has used them. I'm not trying max load for it just want a cheap target round for practice with the gun.

Thanks in advance.
 
IMR4350 will be your best powder choice. H4350 may be even better for longer barrel life as it burns just a tad cooler.

With the case volumn of the .264, reduced charges are not recommended. However, Accurate Arms lists some reduced power loads for XMP5744.

Also, H4895 can be used but loads aren't all that much slower than IMR4350.
Lee#2 has H4895 data showing a start load of 50.5 for 3350fps and 55.0 max at 3,625fps.
I'd suggest you start at 50.5 and work up to best accuracy. This will "save" your barrel.
I have a .257wby (closest 'cousin to the .264). With 85gr bullets it's a laser beam to 400yds... However, with the light bullets and heavy charges of slow burning powder, it can be a "barrel burner".....

Don't do what a friend did with his .22-250 and 40gr Nosler B.T.'s. He burned out his barrel in a single afternoon on a prarie dog town....
Shoot 3 times and wait 5min, minimum and clean every 20rds or so.... This will keep down copper fouling and keep your barrel cool...
 
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