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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 404354" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>Well... I guess I will throw my .02 in. What is your avg. shot distance? With this info and the fact that 650 seems to be your longest thresh hold, then I assume that you are shooting shorter distances on average. I would choose the .284 for 2 reasons. 1.Cool factor. Very under rated and capable round. 2.If you look on 6mmbr.com, you will find an article about a guy who shot a 1000yrd record in the light gun class. Something has to be said for its accuracy. I have looked into this round quite extensively. It will be good to about 800yrds with a 168 to 180 grain 7mm bullet. Between the 168 Berger and the 162 A-max, these would do the job you are looking for. You will also be loading about 15 to 20 grains less in powder allowing 1lbs. of powder to go much further than with a WSM. I have almost convinced myself to go the following route:</p><p></p><p>6BR for short and long range varmint, 284/7mm for 0-800 deer and 338 of some type for 500 to 1500yards for deer/elk. Right now I own a 300WSM and love it, but to do it all over again, 7mm/.284 would have been a better route IMO. I too have a Savage and love it. I would more than likely buy the barrels of choosing and use the action I currently own for a switch barrel set up. I also have a short barrel 308 that shoots very well, but eventually will find its way to the back of the gun cabinet. Hope this helps. Just a little FYI, the 308 with good shot placement using a 180 to 190 grain bullet with careful loading will do the trick to 650yrds. With a 1:10 twist, 26" minimum barrel length using RL17, should make for an elk to have a really bad day!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 404354, member: 13275"] Well... I guess I will throw my .02 in. What is your avg. shot distance? With this info and the fact that 650 seems to be your longest thresh hold, then I assume that you are shooting shorter distances on average. I would choose the .284 for 2 reasons. 1.Cool factor. Very under rated and capable round. 2.If you look on 6mmbr.com, you will find an article about a guy who shot a 1000yrd record in the light gun class. Something has to be said for its accuracy. I have looked into this round quite extensively. It will be good to about 800yrds with a 168 to 180 grain 7mm bullet. Between the 168 Berger and the 162 A-max, these would do the job you are looking for. You will also be loading about 15 to 20 grains less in powder allowing 1lbs. of powder to go much further than with a WSM. I have almost convinced myself to go the following route: 6BR for short and long range varmint, 284/7mm for 0-800 deer and 338 of some type for 500 to 1500yards for deer/elk. Right now I own a 300WSM and love it, but to do it all over again, 7mm/.284 would have been a better route IMO. I too have a Savage and love it. I would more than likely buy the barrels of choosing and use the action I currently own for a switch barrel set up. I also have a short barrel 308 that shoots very well, but eventually will find its way to the back of the gun cabinet. Hope this helps. Just a little FYI, the 308 with good shot placement using a 180 to 190 grain bullet with careful loading will do the trick to 650yrds. With a 1:10 twist, 26" minimum barrel length using RL17, should make for an elk to have a really bad day!:cool: Tank [/QUOTE]
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