Mule Deer Rifle

[bucksnbears]

What bullet you shoot Trump's caliber in my opinion.
I'd be totally fine hunting deer ANYWHERE with a .270.

Flinch factor come into play with those bigger. That's a HUGE factor most don't take into account.

 

[buckhunter24_7]

378 wby is the only one that works, everything else bounces off of them

 

[Auggie]

I like my 264 WinMag with 120gr Barnes bullets. Muzzle velocity is about 3,550 fps. Dead on is at 250yds. There is no guess work on how high to aim on a deer out to 400 yds. Just aim for center mass, pull the trigger, and they fold.

 

[Tymurrey]

I like my 264 WinMag with 120gr Barnes bullets. Muzzle velocity is about 3,550 fps. Dead on is at 250yds. There is no guess work on how high to aim on a deer out to 400 yds. Just aim for center mass, pull the trigger, and they fold.

A 264 win mag has been on my list of wants for a long time. I just can't justify it yet as my .257 weatherby absolutely hammers deer and antelope with 100gr barnes. From what i've seen from the barnes bullets i wouldn't be scared to send it through an elk either.

 

[johnr]

.270 here also.
I have several other guns, in various calibers, however some have never even been shot.
I had a luck streak for a short while and won a few guns that are probably gooder, but all they currently do is take up room in the safe.

 

[Obi-Wan]

I like my 264 WinMag with 120gr Barnes bullets. Muzzle velocity is about 3,550 fps. Dead on is at 250yds. There is no guess work on how high to aim on a deer out to 400 yds. Just aim for center mass, pull the trigger, and they fold.

point blank range (MPBR) https://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_trajectory_table.htm

Cartridge (Wb@MV)

Bullet BC

100 yds.

200 yds.

MRT@yds.

MPBR (yds.)

.264 Win. Mag. (120 Sp at 3300)	.433	+2.4"	+2.6"	3"@160	321
.264 Win. Mag. (140 Sp at 3100)	.435	+2.5"	+2.3"	3"@150	303

.270 Win. (130 Sp at 3140)	.416	+2.5"	+2.4"	3"@150	305
.270 Win. (140 AB at 2950)	.496	+2.6"	+2.1"	3"@140	293
.270 Win. (150 Sp at 2900)	.481	+2.6"	+2.0"	3"@138	287
.270 WSM (130 Sp at 3206)	.416	+2.4"	+2.4"	3"@150	311
.270 WSM (150 Sp at 3150)	.481	+2.5"	+2.4"	3"@150	311
.270 Wby. Mag. (130 Sp at 3375)	.416	+2.3"	+2.6"	3"@150	326
.270 Wby. Mag. (150 Sp at 3245)	.481	+2.4"	+2.6"	3"@160	320

 

[Jiffy]

The 264 with high BC bullets shine after 600ish. (As do most calibers/higher BC combos)

Drop is easy. Wind isn’t. I’m more worried about slipping the wind. It’s never windy in ND is it?

I shoot these in my 264:
https://bergerbullets.com/product/6-5-mm-156-grain-elite-hunter/

I’ve had excellent terminal performance on deer sized and smaller as well. They may nuke on elk and such…. I’m skeptical

 

[1lessdog]

A 264 win mag has been on my list of wants for a long time. I just can't justify it yet as my .257 weatherby absolutely hammers deer and antelope with 100gr barnes. From what i've seen from the barnes bullets i wouldn't be scared to send it through an elk either.

If your want a 264 Win Mag I have the gun for you.

Custom built 264 Winchester Mag
Built by Northern Rifle Accurizing Grand Forks N.D. Aug of 2021
Ruger M77R Tang Safety with red recoil pad.
Krieger 26 inch barrel with 1 - 8 twist.
Shot less than 30 rds.

Top target Hornady 143 gr ELD-X

Botton target Sierra 142 gr HPBT

Has stainless rings on it now with Burris 4.5 x 14 x 42 scope.

 

[Jiffy]

I have one of Gordy’s rifles. It’s a lazer!

 

[luvcatchingbass]

If your want a 264 Win Mag I have the gun for you.

Custom built 264 Winchester Mag
Built by Northern Rifle Accurizing Grand Forks N.D. Aug of 2021
Ruger M77R Tang Safety with red recoil pad.
Krieger 26 inch barrel with 1 - 8 twist.
Shot less than 30 rds.

Top target Hornady 143 gr ELD-X

Botton target Sierra 142 gr HPBT

Has stainless rings on it now with Burris 4.5 x 14 x 42 scope.

I'm a sucker for those M77 Ruger's!

 

[ktm450]

270 - shooting hornady precision hunter eld x- 145 gr

 

[Zogman]

Here is 140gr Hornadys thru the Big Beautiful Remington 700 shot by old and shaky.
best 5 of 7 shots. I liked the group. Could try a bump the powder some.

 

[SDMF]

If your want a 264 Win Mag I have the gun for you.

Custom built 264 Winchester Mag
Built by Northern Rifle Accurizing Grand Forks N.D. Aug of 2021
Ruger M77R Tang Safety with red recoil pad.
Krieger 26 inch barrel with 1 - 8 twist.
Shot less than 30 rds.

Top target Hornady 143 gr ELD-X

Botton target Sierra 142 gr HPBT

Has stainless rings on it now with Burris 4.5 x 14 x 42 scope.

I miss Gordy's humor, and the fat squirrel Olaf. I almost peed my pants laughing the 1st time I heard the story about him shooting the Baboon in Africa.

He re-barreled a handful for me and they're all much more accurate than I can consistently shoot.

 

[Kurtr]

The 264 with high BC bullets shine after 600ish. (As do most calibers/higher BC combos)

Drop is easy. Wind isn’t. I’m more worried about slipping the wind. It’s never windy in ND is it?

I shoot these in my 264:
https://bergerbullets.com/product/6-5-mm-156-grain-elite-hunter/

I’ve had excellent terminal performance on deer sized and smaller as well. They may nuke on elk and such…. I’m skeptical

My brother has seen 10 or so elk killed with that bullet from close to far and it has performed as expected.

Out of various calibers

 

[Jiffy]

That’s good to know!!

 

[SDMF]

My brother has seen 10 or so elk killed with that bullet from close to far and it has performed as expected.

Out of various calibers

I've killed 2 elk W/Partitions, 12 w/Barnes TSX. I've watch 3 other elk die via partition and 12 more via Barnes.

Pass me the Barnes, you can keep the sometimes grenades, sometimes FMJ's.

 

[Kurtr]

I've killed 2 elk W/Partitions, 12 w/Barnes TSX. I've watch 3 other elk die via partition and 12 more via Barnes.

Pass me the Barnes, you can keep the sometimes grenades, sometimes FMJ's.

I will just keep shooting the 143 eldx but unless i draw a tag here my elk hunting days are done hell didnt even get a deer tag this year. Rather chase ducks with my dog big game has lost its luster for me

 

[Mike Fretty]

Anyone have experience with the Seekins 6.5?

 

[5575]

Confidence in a firearm is such a huge factor isn't it.

 

[SDMF]

Anyone have experience with the Seekins 6.5?

I’ve seen one in 6Creed that is an absolute HAMMER w/Hornady precision hunter 103’s.

I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to nab a Seekins.