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280 Ackley or 284 Win
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<blockquote data-quote="dwm" data-source="post: 378489" data-attributes="member: 1136"><p>I found a good deal on a .284WIN Lothar Walthar Savage prefit barrel a couple of months ago and have been braking it in and doing load development. It is on a long action Savage that used to be a .270.</p><p> </p><p>Brass is not an issue, I got some 6.5x284 Norma brass from a buddy and used the Sinclair neck turning, expander mandrel to size it up to .284. Since the mandrel is straight it does not make doughnuts.</p><p> </p><p>Also, found Winchester .284 brass with no problem.</p><p> </p><p>This is a wonderfull cartridge to work with, good accuracy with beginning loads with 168 and 180 Berger VLDs right off. </p><p> </p><p>Recoil is mild although I do have a fairly heavy Savage varmint taper barrel.</p><p> </p><p>You will not be disappointed with a .284WIN.</p><p> </p><p>Only downside is there is no commercially available loaded ammo. I don't care about that because I don't buy loaded ammo anyway.</p><p> </p><p>I have no experience with the .280/.280AI so can't provide a direct comparision. Although I do have a .270WIN which is very enjoyable to shoot also. Don't think you can go wrong with any of these.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck with your build!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dwm, post: 378489, member: 1136"] I found a good deal on a .284WIN Lothar Walthar Savage prefit barrel a couple of months ago and have been braking it in and doing load development. It is on a long action Savage that used to be a .270. Brass is not an issue, I got some 6.5x284 Norma brass from a buddy and used the Sinclair neck turning, expander mandrel to size it up to .284. Since the mandrel is straight it does not make doughnuts. Also, found Winchester .284 brass with no problem. This is a wonderfull cartridge to work with, good accuracy with beginning loads with 168 and 180 Berger VLDs right off. Recoil is mild although I do have a fairly heavy Savage varmint taper barrel. You will not be disappointed with a .284WIN. Only downside is there is no commercially available loaded ammo. I don't care about that because I don't buy loaded ammo anyway. I have no experience with the .280/.280AI so can't provide a direct comparision. Although I do have a .270WIN which is very enjoyable to shoot also. Don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Good luck with your build! [/QUOTE]
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