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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 2253079" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I have had several 6mm-284s. Barrel life is short but if you want a fast it is a great choice. </p><p></p><p>Using 6.5-284 Lapua brass necked down and neck turned. While it requires a few extra tools and a bit more effort it is not difficult. I use Redding body die and bushing die after brass is prepped. </p><p></p><p>The heavy rig:</p><p> Over a decade ago, I built a 6mm-284 on a #7 28" 5R Bartlein 1 in 7.5 twist. Shot 107 Sierras and when they came out the 105 Berger hybrid. Only shot 2-3 shots in a row then let barrel cool. Was as careful with this barrel as I could be and it lasted right around 1100 rounds. some data:</p><p></p><p>The 28" barrel and 105 Bergers. Seating depth is set so loaded ammo would fit and feed from a a Wyatt's mag box in a SA Remington. Jump to lands .065":</p><p></p><p>58 gr of Retumbo was most accurate with velocity of 3307 fps </p><p></p><p>RL-33 shows on the scene:</p><p>Using same seating depth and other components I worked up some loads.</p><p>62.5 gr 3376</p><p>63 gr 3414</p><p>63.5 gr 3453</p><p>64 gr 3484 most accurate load requires a drop tube to get the powder to fit</p><p>64.5 gr some pressure signs</p><p>Should anyone try RL-33 in their rifle be sure start low and work up slowly. Your results may vary. </p><p></p><p>I used the 64 gr load with RL-33 to shoot a coues wt at 525 yds using the 105 hybrid berger. That buck wasn't huge and the bullet killed just fine.</p><p></p><p>The retired barrel sat around until one day I decided to cut off 3 1/2" from chamber end and rechamber it myself on my lathe. The rechambered barrel once again shoots! I am getting just a bit over 3400 fps with the shorter barrel using 62.5 gr of RL-33. It is now setup as a single shot with bullet seated .010" from lands. I don't think the new chamber will last very long but it is only used to wack long range varmints and occasional steel.</p><p></p><p>========================</p><p></p><p>I also have chambered two 24" Rem 243 takeoff barrels. Both shot the loads below. The twist rate is too slow for anything heavier than a 95 gr bullet. </p><p> </p><p>55 gr nbt @ 4100 with 51.5 gr varget this load vaporizes the small rock rats and kills coyotes and jackrabbits with authority</p><p>95 gr classic hunter and 51 gr of RL-17 Fed 210m 3465 fps Friend used the rifle to kill a book coues wt a few years ago. </p><p>==========</p><p>Fed 210 primers used in all loads</p><p></p><p>Factory takeoffs are inexpensive and it is easy to rechamber. Only issue besides twist is that they tend to foul more than a custom barrel. </p><p></p><p>Will I continue to have a 6mm-284? Yes. Will it be a regular shooter No.</p><p></p><p> I use my 6 BR far more often for shooting at steel, rock rats and other varmints. FYI with a 30" barrel the puny 6 BR will get 3900 with a 55 gr ballistic tip using 35.5 gr of IMR 8208 XBR. Gets 2800+ with 105-107 gr bullets. </p><p></p><p>IMO if you want to shoot often the 6mm-284 is not the chambering to use, barrel life is too short. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 2253079, member: 5219"] I have had several 6mm-284s. Barrel life is short but if you want a fast it is a great choice. Using 6.5-284 Lapua brass necked down and neck turned. While it requires a few extra tools and a bit more effort it is not difficult. I use Redding body die and bushing die after brass is prepped. The heavy rig: Over a decade ago, I built a 6mm-284 on a #7 28" 5R Bartlein 1 in 7.5 twist. Shot 107 Sierras and when they came out the 105 Berger hybrid. Only shot 2-3 shots in a row then let barrel cool. Was as careful with this barrel as I could be and it lasted right around 1100 rounds. some data: The 28" barrel and 105 Bergers. Seating depth is set so loaded ammo would fit and feed from a a Wyatt's mag box in a SA Remington. Jump to lands .065": 58 gr of Retumbo was most accurate with velocity of 3307 fps RL-33 shows on the scene: Using same seating depth and other components I worked up some loads. 62.5 gr 3376 63 gr 3414 63.5 gr 3453 64 gr 3484 most accurate load requires a drop tube to get the powder to fit 64.5 gr some pressure signs Should anyone try RL-33 in their rifle be sure start low and work up slowly. Your results may vary. I used the 64 gr load with RL-33 to shoot a coues wt at 525 yds using the 105 hybrid berger. That buck wasn't huge and the bullet killed just fine. The retired barrel sat around until one day I decided to cut off 3 1/2" from chamber end and rechamber it myself on my lathe. The rechambered barrel once again shoots! I am getting just a bit over 3400 fps with the shorter barrel using 62.5 gr of RL-33. It is now setup as a single shot with bullet seated .010" from lands. I don't think the new chamber will last very long but it is only used to wack long range varmints and occasional steel. ======================== I also have chambered two 24" Rem 243 takeoff barrels. Both shot the loads below. The twist rate is too slow for anything heavier than a 95 gr bullet. 55 gr nbt @ 4100 with 51.5 gr varget this load vaporizes the small rock rats and kills coyotes and jackrabbits with authority 95 gr classic hunter and 51 gr of RL-17 Fed 210m 3465 fps Friend used the rifle to kill a book coues wt a few years ago. ========== Fed 210 primers used in all loads Factory takeoffs are inexpensive and it is easy to rechamber. Only issue besides twist is that they tend to foul more than a custom barrel. Will I continue to have a 6mm-284? Yes. Will it be a regular shooter No. I use my 6 BR far more often for shooting at steel, rock rats and other varmints. FYI with a 30" barrel the puny 6 BR will get 3900 with a 55 gr ballistic tip using 35.5 gr of IMR 8208 XBR. Gets 2800+ with 105-107 gr bullets. IMO if you want to shoot often the 6mm-284 is not the chambering to use, barrel life is too short. Hope this helps [/QUOTE]
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