New 264 Win Mag on the way!

[RyanG]

Well after much discussion on this sight and several back and forth I had finally pulled the trigger on a new 264 Win Mag. I ordered the barrel from Jim almost 7 months ago.... Guess Shilen was a little back ordered.... Well after a not so patient wait it finally arrived today! I am like a kid at Christmas!!!! Not gonna get in any hurry tho cause I still have to send off the bolt body to be flutted.... and maybe a new trigger.... But she is actually gonna happen.

I want to say thank you all for your advise on this project. I will keep you informed how it comes together....

Ryan

[scope eye]

264 WinMag a man after my own heart, there is no denying that is one nasty round.

Dean

[scope eye]

You are probably going to shoot 140s or something of the sort, but if ever you want to turn that rig into they ultimate varmint set up,
I have some 85gr Sierra HP loads that travel @ 4200+ FPS, and defy gravity well past 500 yards.

Dean

[RyanG]

4200 FPS!!!! Holly Batman, is that fast! I started this out to shoot 140's for antelope but as I did not draw a tag AGAIN this year.... Smoking some yotes would be awesome......

Ryan

[scope eye]

You can get 4000 FPS easy, and not even be close to signs of pressure.

Dean

[RyanG]

Dean,

I just got it all together! Setting the headspace took a little more than I expected but its done! It was my first time setting the headspace on a belted mag. I used one of your bolt lift kits! Its smooth as butter!!!!! Its a little shorter throated than I was hoping but I dont think its going to be an issue at all. Im waiting on my rings to get here to shoot it.

[scope eye]

Sounds good, what rings?

Dean

[RyanG]

I went with with Burris extreme tactical...... I love those rings! They are bullet proof and dont move.