I just bought / buying an ultralight, 5# before scope 284 win mag, 20" barrel. I'm looking for a hunting bullet / primer / powder load combo that will effectively take mule deer, sheep and possibly elk at close ranges as well as stretched out to 600 or so. Yes I am aware it will kick the $#!+ out of me, but it will likely be for hunts that average 100+ Steep miles traveled between shots and receive limited range time compared to my other rifles. I'm thinking 140-175 grain bullet range, considering accubond, partitions, eld at this point. Not a big fan of penciling Berger's or trimming meplats.
Would like a fairly reliable / easy to tune combo as my range time is limited due to shooting options. Temperature sensitive is a must as I will likely shoot anywhere from 10*F to 100*F.
Leaning towards the Norma brass & Redding 3 set dies.
Any help or thoughts shared would be much appreciated!
