Load data for .264 Leroy N.E. + .264 | 120gr | Sierra Pro-Hunter

.264 Leroy N.E. cartridge drawing
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Load Specifications

Bullet Manufacturer:Sierra
Bullet Weight:120 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.264"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Case Length (l3):2.016"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:57 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Barrel Length:26"
Max. allowed Pressure:63,817 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:11.5

Load data in caliber .264 Leroy N.E. with .264 | 120gr | Sierra Pro-Hunter bullet and 1 powder. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.

FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.

MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.

V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.

z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.

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Max Load - Barrel Length: 26"

PowderChargeFRMaxP%V(0)z
Alliant Power Pro Varmintᴾ<<locked>>100%51,387 psi81%2910 fps96.7%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 26"

PowderChargeFRMaxP%V(0)z
Alliant Power Pro Varmint<<locked>>96%45,295 psi71%2802 fps95.2%

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This overview compares 1 powders for .264 Leroy N.E. loaded with the .264 | 120gr | Sierra Pro-Hunter. Alliant Power Pro Varmint delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,910 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,910 fps to 2,910 fps. Alliant Power Pro Varmint gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 1 of the 1 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.

Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (440 MPa), the top charges use 81–81 %, leaving at least 19 % headroom. The 120.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:11.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Alliant Power Pro Varmint reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.

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