6.5-284 load development (changing powder)

My hunting pards built/bought 6.5x284's for our Wyoming trip last October. Both of them used a load with (IIRC) 54.2 grains R23 and the 130 Accubond in Nosler brass. Velocity was right around 3,075 fps in both rifles. Worked like a charm!
I have heard good things about that powder too. With the lighter pill do not be afraid of trying R23, H1000, H4831sc, or even R26.
 
Have you tried using Reloder 26? I would see how much powder you can dump in before you see pressure.
I have. Unfortunately didn't get the accuracy I was hoping for. Best grouping was just under 1moa.

I think I'm going to have my new Smith ream it out further so that I can get kore powder into
 
I have. Unfortunately didn't get the accuracy I was hoping for. Best grouping was just under 1moa.

I think I'm going to have my new Smith ream it out further so that I can get kore powder into

RL26 worked well in mine.....Cooper Backcountry (24" bbl) at 2974fps with 140 VLDs....no pressure signs but was happy with accuracy so I stopped at 56 grains.....these are both 3 shot groups.

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