Recent content by Hollister DeLong

I am having a ball with my 6MM284. It appears to be the perfect coyote medicine. I am building an 80 grain load for varmints and deer. One grain bullet saves money on having to get several different ones. I am waiting for my reamer to get here to finish my beast...a 270 140 grain traveling in...

I just picked up an FN Mauser made for Mexico. It is in 6-284. I calibrated the twist at 1:11 and the barrel length is 23" (UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER). What is the heaviest bullet that this barrel will shoot accurately? What is a good load to start with? Of course I want the fastest, most accurate...

I bought an FN Mauser on line cheap. It has a highly figured maple stock and an aftermarket barrel. The owner did not know for certain the caliber...only a 6MM bore. Well, I had the barrel cast and it is a 6-284! I was planning on building one of them...now I don't have to. Suggestions on a...

I purchased a 1940 Mexican Mauser marked Fabrique National. It has an aftermarket barrel...purportedly in 6MM. It does appear to be a 6mm tube. Is this weapon safe to chamber in 6mm/284?