1 of 3 .264 Win Mag factory loads carry 1,200 ft·lb and expansion velocity for black bear; the best reach 550 yd (Nosler Trophy Grade 130 gr AccuBond). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler Trophy Grade 130 gr AccuBond | 130 | 550 | 3,100 | 1,331 | yes |
| Remington 140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt | 140 | wrong bullet | 3,030 | 1,015 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester 140 gr Power-Point | 140 | wrong bullet | 3,030 | 1,015 | behind the shoulder only |
Fat and hair hide the vitals: aim 4–5″ behind the shoulder and a touch high. Partition / bonded / monolithic. Floor used: 1,200 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.themeateater.com, www.oneoutdoors.org.