Hornady Unprimed 264 Winchester Magnum Rifle Brass (86286) is premium American-made reloading brass built for serious handloaders who want consistent, long-range accuracy and reliable performance from one of the most capable belted magnum cartridges ever chambered in a bolt-action rifle.
Key Features
- Part number: 86286
- Caliber: 264 Winchester Magnum
- Bullet diameter: 0.264 inch
- Maximum case length: 2.500 inch
- Maximum overall cartridge length: 3.340 inch
- Case material: Brass
- Primer size: Large Rifle
- Quantity: 50 cases per box
- Unprimed, ready for handloading
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Compatible with bolt-action rifle platforms chambered in 264 Winchester Magnum
Special Features
- Cases are produced in smaller, tightly controlled lots to meet strict quality standards for uniformity in wall thickness, weight, and internal capacity
- Every case is measured for consistently tight wall concentricity, promoting reliable bullet seating in both the case and the chamber for long-range accuracy
- Cases undergo a pressure calibration test to confirm uniform expansion during the firing cycle, supporting consistent pressure and velocity from shot to shot
- Neck and shoulder annealing extends case life and supports consistent resizing across multiple reloading cycles, reducing neck cracking and case fatigue over time
- Flash holes are precisely formed to ensure a consistent and uniform flame path from primer to powder charge, helping to minimize extreme spread in muzzle velocity
- Primer pockets are manufactured to consistent depth and diameter to ensure uniform primer seating and reliable ignition across every case in the lot
- Lot-to-lot consistency means handloaders can add new Hornady 264 Winchester Magnum Brass (86286) to an established supply without needing to rework a proven load
Practical Benefits
- Ideal for precision handloaders and long-range hunters who want full control over powder charge, bullet seating depth, and overall cartridge length in their 264 Winchester Magnum loads
- Uniform internal capacity and consistent case weight translate directly to tight velocity spreads and predictable trajectories, which is critical for performance at distances beyond 300 yards
- The 264 Winchester Magnum was purpose-built as a flat-shooting western cartridge, making this brass an excellent choice for hunters pursuing mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and other open-country big game at extended ranges
- Bullet weights from 120 grains through 160 grains are well supported, giving handloaders the flexibility to build light, fast varmint and deer loads as well as heavier, deeper-penetrating loads for larger game
- A 26-inch barrel is commonly recommended to achieve full performance from the 264 Winchester Magnum, making careful handloading with quality brass all the more important for maximizing velocity and consistency
- Multiple reloads per case make this brass a cost-effective investment for high-volume shooters who spend significant time at the bench developing and refining loads
- Compatible with standard belted magnum reloading dies, making case preparation and sizing straightforward for reloaders at any experience level
Hornady Unprimed 264 Winchester Magnum Rifle Brass (86286) is a proven platform for the dedicated long-range handloader and big game hunter who wants consistent, high-quality brass to build accurate, hard-hitting loads for open-country hunting and precision rifle work.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 264 WIN MAG |