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Post by toolsofthetrade on Mar 24, 2011 6:20:12 GMT -8
What powders are you guys using in your .264 loadings?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2011 17:39:00 GMT -8
Basically if you use it in a .223 you can use it in the .264. A few favorites are 8208 XBR, VV135, BL-C2, Norma 201
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Post by davecharles on Mar 26, 2011 16:48:44 GMT -8
What are your favorite 264 loads around 120 gr bullets. Velocities?
Dave
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Post by carvercalls on Mar 30, 2011 14:04:21 GMT -8
8208 XBR is my powder of choice, I believe I have tried them all LOL.. Try it you'll like it!!
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Post by curlymaple42 on Apr 1, 2011 5:23:02 GMT -8
If you are talking the 6.5G/264lbc, don't use AA2520 if there is any way you will be running the gun in high temps, like summer days when it is 90 out. Trust me, it's temp sensitive.  I use IMR4320 for fireforming x39 brass, and Win748 and BL-C2 for most loads. |
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Post by joebana on Aug 5, 2011 19:13:24 GMT -8
If you are talking the 6.5G/264lbc, don't use AA2520 if there is any way you will be running the gun in high temps, like summer days when it is 90 out. Trust me, it's temp sensitive. I use IMR4320 for fireforming x39 brass, and Win748 and BL-C2 for most loads. How many grs of win748 and which bullet are you using? Any chrono data? Is hodgdon H4895 a good choice, or is another extruded powder better? TIA, Joe |
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Post by toolsofthetrade on Aug 7, 2011 7:34:36 GMT -8
Hodgdon revolution powder has been getting good marks with the 264/6.5, I'm trying to find some to try it myself
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Post by oz on Oct 19, 2011 22:08:33 GMT -8
Huh... anyone have any experience with Varget? in 6.5g/264lbc?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2011 5:35:04 GMT -8
Huh... anyone have any experience with Varget? in 6.5g/264lbc? Varget is a great powder but not in a 264 LBC. It is to slow burning. Get some 8208 and you will be able to get the most out of your 264. One word of caution. Stay away from the ball powders if you live where there is a wide temperature swing. 52,000 PSI is the max working pressure for the 264. Ball powder will increase in pressure with raising ambient temperature. |
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Post by oz on Oct 20, 2011 8:48:38 GMT -8
Varget is a great powder but not in a 264 LBC. It is to slow burning. Get some 8208 and you will be able to get the most out of your 264. One word of caution. Stay away from the ball powders if you live where there is a wide temperature swing. 52,000 PSI is the max working pressure for the 264. Ball powder will increase in pressure with raising ambient temperature. Great info! Yeah, Utah is known for wide-ranging temps. That makes sense regarding Varget and the slow burn. Good for my .308 in a 26" barrel with heavier projectiles. I have some ball powder but will look to test with some of the others you've suggested. Thanks again! Oz |
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I use IMR4320 for fireforming x39 brass, and Win748 and BL-C2 for most loads.