6.5-284 or 26 Nosler?

Mnovak73 said:

Hey guys I'm looking for some input on my next rifle. I currently have a 6.5 Creedmoor as my go to deer rifle. I love the 6.5 round and want to stay with it, but I'd like to be able to carry more energy out past 500 yards. I know the 6.5-284 and 26 Nosler are both capable. Which would be better and why? Thanks in advance for your input.

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Mnovak73 said:

I went with the 6.5-284 and love it. I hand load and have had great results with this round. I harvested a Whitetail in Wyoming this year at 1012yds and he dropped in his tracks!
I was trying to load the video of the shot but it won't load on here. Anyway, I'm very happy with the 6.5-284.

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bkillion28 said:

If it's for a hunting rifle there is nothing wrong with a 26 nosler, shooting 20 rounds a year it would take 35 years to get to 700 rounds, the biggest problem with the 26 imo is how much nosler wants for a box of ammo for it, but if your wanting to take one to the range or what ever else the 6.5 284 would be better, the 264 is a good option too or the 28 nosler I'm having one built now. And I throw another one out there is a 6.5 300 weatherby(I'm 90% sure it's weatherby), it would be considered a barrel burner too but if it's just a hunting rifle it would be perfect, my friend has one on a savage action and I'd love to get my hands on it, it's probably the flattest shooting rifle I've shot, but your not going to go hit rocks with it every day either. I've noticed a lot of people get hung up on 700-900 round barrel life I see their point but you got to ask yourself how long is it going to take You not some one else to reach the end of the barrel life, just my two cents

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tbrice23 said:

My humble vote is for 26 Nosler. Had two 6.5 284 barrels, wasn't impressed and frustrating to load for.
On my second 26 Nosler barrel and in my personal experience has been really pretty easy to find a load for.
I am somewhat of a velocity monger although I'm loading my current barrel at an idle with H50bmg because it shoots so good at 3290 fps with 140 Hybrids

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Greyfox said:

What bullet were you using on the Whitetail?

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Weatherby Fan said:

As Ron Spomer says the 6.5-284 Norma is the best all round hunting cartridge !

I have a cpl 6.5-284 rifles and a third being built on a all stainless Mark V 6 lug action, it's a pleasant cartridge to shoot, easy to load for, lots of aftermarket brass, I always said the 280AI was my fav cartridge but it's hard not to love the 6.5-284.

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Mnovak73 said:

Sounds like the general consensus of the group discussion is leaning toward the 6.5-284 being the better choice. Now with that said should I have one built, and if so recommendations on builder? Or should I purchase a factory custom such as Mcwhorter, Fierce or Christensen arms? I do not have an unlimited budget, $3000 is a comfortable ceiling if possible.
Anyone selling a gently used 6.5-284?

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Buckman said:

Are you still looking for 6.5-284? I have one that hasn't been shot 10 times. Christensen Arms classic

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sixfivefanboy said:

how much are you selling it for?

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WyoHunter1 said:

Where is everybody getting load data for the 140 up to 3200fps in a 6.5-284?
I am guessing this must be custom loads worked up until pressure signs are shown?
I am only asking because Berger load data only goes to a little over 3000fps and they recommend a 1-8 twist or faster.

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lee31 said:

Well it the 6.5x284 should be able to get to 3100. According to all the Creedmoor shooters on this forum they can eclipse 3000 with a 140 btw I don't believe them. So if they can supposedly hit over 3000 a 284 case should be good for at least another 100fps.

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