6.5x284 equilvent

[kstrick]

I am very interested in the 6.5x284 for a hunting rifle. However, I have never seen one offered by Rem, Ruger, Savage etc.. I can't afford a custom gun with 3 girls in college.
What would be an equivalent caliber as far as long distance and accuracy?
Thanks
Ken

[4bycamper]

Originally Posted by kstrick

I can't afford a custom gun with 3 girls in college.
What would be an equivalent caliber as far as long distance and accuracy?
Thanks
Ken

Many manufactures offer a 270 WSM, and mine shoots just great with 140 grain bullets. I can break 3000 fps with a variety of powders and quality factory ammo is available in a pinch. For hunting small to med-large size game, it's still hard to beat a 270 WSM.

Some very good .277 bullets are recently available. Plus you have the option to shoot 150 AB or 160 Partition if you want to go after bigger game.



JM .02

[dust]

Savage offers a 6.5x284, and I have seen a few for sale on different forums.

[NomadPilot]

Savage makes an F-Class gun in 6.5x284. Bud's has it for about $1K. I know it's not a traditional hunting rifle in that configuration, but a new stock and shortening the barrel may get you just what you want without the full custom pricetag.

Edit: dust beat me to it. That's what I get for typing on my phone.

[kstrick]

Yeah, a local shop has a Svage 6.5x284 in F class...but I would need a gun bearer to drag it around!!
Thanks for the input guys!
Ken

[MN Hunter]

buy a standard savage rifle and pick up an aftermarket barrel for it in 6.5x284.

[RT2506]

Savage is now making a Model 111 Long-Range Hunter rifle in 6.5-284 Norma. It is advertised in the December09/January10 edition of Shooting Times magazine. It is a long action so the bullets can be seated out (Norma's style) has a 24" fluted barrel with a turn on or off muzzle brake. It come with a synthetic AccuStock with adjustable cheekrest and Accutrigger. The MSRP is $664.00