.264 Win. Mag.
Reloading data for .264 Win. Mag. cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_257
Load data for caliber ".264 Win. Mag."
The .264 Winchester Magnum is a magnum-length cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1959. It is based on a necked-down .338 Winchester Magnum case and uses a .264 caliber bullet, making it an ideal choice for those seeking accuracy and performance at extended shooting distances.The .264 Win Mag's excellent ballistic coefficient provides flat trajectories and good retained energy levels, making it a great pick for hunters looking to take down large game such as elk or moose without having to be up close and personal with the animal. Its low recoil also makes it suitable for novice shooters or youngsters learning how to shoot, while its high velocity ensures impressive knockdown power at further distances when needed.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | .264 Win. Mag. |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Magnum |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.264 '' | 6.71 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.5'' | 63.5 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.34'' | 84.84 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 62367.2 psi | 4300 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.